bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effect of Active Workstation on Energy Expenditure and Job Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Cao Chunmei , Liu Yu , Zhu Weimo , Ma Jiangjun 
Published: November 2015

Background:Recently developed active workstation could become a potential means for worksite physical activity and wellness promotion. The aim of this review was to quantitatively examine the effectiveness of active workstation in energy expenditure and job performance.Methods:The literature search was conducted in 6 databases (PubMed, SPORTDiscuss, Web of Science, ProQuest, ScienceDirect, and Scopuse) for articles published up to February 2014, from which a systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted.Results:The cumulative analysis for EE showed there was significant increase in EE using active workstation [mean effect size (MES): 1.47; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.22 to 1.72, P < .0001]. Results from job performance indicated 2 findings: (1) active workstation did not affect selective attention, processing speed, speech quality, reading comprehension, interpretation and accuracy of transcription; and (2) it could decrease the efficiency of typing speed (MES: –0.55; CI: –0.88 to –0.21, P < .001) and mouse clicking (MES: –1.10; CI: –1.29 to –0.92, P < .001).Conclusion:Active workstation could significantly increase daily PA and be potentially useful in reducing workplace sedentariness. Although some parts of job performance were significantly lower, others were not. As a result there was little effect on real-life work productivity if we made a good arrangement of job tasks.
Change in Physical Activity and Sedentary Time Associated With 2-Year Weight Loss in Obese Adults With Osteoarthritis
Authors: Pellegrini Christine A. , Song Jing , Chang Rowland W. , Semanik Pamela A. , Lee Jungwha , Ehrlich-Jones Linda , Pinto Daniel , Dunlop Dorothy D. 
Published: November 2015

Background:We examined if changes in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), light activity, and sedentary behavior are related to weight change over a 2-year period in obese adults with/elevated risk for knee osteoarthritis.Methods:Weight, physical activity, and sedentary time at baseline and 2 years were obtained from 459 obese participants from the Osteoarthritis Initiative. Weight change was categorized as ≥ 10 lbs, 5.0 to 9.9 lbs, 4.9 to –4.9 lbs, –5.0 to –9.9 lbs, and ≤ –10 lbs. We examined the association between 2-year weight change categories and changes in activity/sedentary time from accelerometer monitoring by multiple linear regression adjusted for baseline weight, demographic, and health factors.Results:Across the 5 weight categories (loss to gain), average 2-year change ranged from -7.4 to 28.0 sedentary minutes/day, 4.2 to –23.1 light activity minutes/day, and 3.2 to –4.9 MVPA minutes/day, respectively. Higher weight loss categories were separately associated with increased MVPA (P for trend < 0.001) and less sedentary gain (P for trend = 0.01). Weight loss categories had a strong trend with light activity gain but not statistically significant (P for trend = 0.06).Conclusions:Small increases in MVPA and decreases in sedentary time over 2 years were associated with weight loss among adults with obesity and with or at elevated risk for knee osteoarthritis.
First Complete Genome Sequence of Felis catus Gammaherpesvirus 1
Authors: Troyer Ryan M. , Lee Justin S. , Vuyisich Momchilo , Chain Patrick , Lo Chien-Chi , Kronmiller Brent , Bracha Shay , Avery Anne C. , VandeWoude Sue 
Published: November 2015

ABSTRACT

We sequenced the complete genome of
Felis catus
gammaherpesvirus 1 (FcaGHV1) from lymph node DNA of an infected cat. The genome includes a 121,556-nucleotide unique region with 87 predicted open reading frames (61 gammaherpesvirus conserved and 26 unique) flanked by multiple copies of a 966-nucleotide terminal repeat.
Draft Genome Sequences of Two Propionibacterium acnes Strains Isolated from Progressive Macular Hypomelanosis Lesions of Human Skin
Authors: Petersen Rolf , Lomholt Hans B. , Scholz Christian F. P. , Brüggemann Holger 
Published: November 2015

ABSTRACT

Propionibacterium acnes
is a Gram-positive bacterium that is prevalent on human skin. It has been associated with skin disorders such as acne vulgaris and progressive macular hypomelanosis (PMH). Here, we report draft genome sequences of two type III
P. acnes
strains, PMH5 and PMH7, isolated from PMH skin lesions.
Draft Genome Sequence of Mycobacterium peregrinum Strain CSUR P2098
Authors: Asmar Shady , Rascovan Nicolás , Robert Catherine , Drancourt Michel 
Published: November 2015

ABSTRACT

Mycobacterium peregrinum
is a nonpigmented rapid growing nontuberculosis species belonging to the
Mycobacterium fortuitum
group. The draft genome of
M. peregrinum
type I CSUR P2098 comprises 7,109,836 bp exhibiting a 66.23% G+C content, 6,894 protein-coding genes, and 100 predicted RNA genes. Its genome analysis suggests this species differs from
Mycobacterium senegalense
.
Draft Genome Sequence of Porphyromonas gingivalis Strain Ando Expressing a 53-Kilodalton-Type Fimbrilin Variant of Mfa1 Fimbriae
Authors: Goto Takatsugu , Nagano Keiji , Hirakawa Hideki , Tanaka Kaori , Yoshimura Fuminobu 
Published: November 2015

ABSTRACT

Periodontopathic
Porphyromonas gingivalis
strain Ando abundantly expresses a 53-kDa-type Mfa1 fimbria. Here, we report the draft genome sequence of Ando, with a size of 2,229,994 bp, average G+C content of 48.4%, and 1,755 predicted protein-coding sequences.
Genome Sequence of a Potential Probiotic Strain, Lactobacillus fermentum HFB3, Isolated from a Human Gut
Authors: Kumari Madhu , Swarnkar Mohit Kumar , Kumar Sanjay , Singh Anil Kumar , Gupta Mahesh 
Published: November 2015

ABSTRACT

A draft genome sequence of 2.04 Mb is reported for
Lactobacillus fermentum
HFB3, which is a lactic acid bacterium with probiotic properties. The gene-coding clusters also predicted the presence of genes responsible for probiotic characteristics.
Complete Genome Sequences of Campylobacter jejuni Strains RM3196 (233.94) and RM3197 (308.95) Isolated from Patients with Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Authors: Parker Craig T. , Huynh Steven , Heikema Astrid P. , Cooper Kerry K. , Miller William G. 
Published: November 2015

ABSTRACT

Infections with
Campylobacter jejuni
subsp.
jejuni
are a leading cause of foodborne gastroenteritis and the most prevalent infection preceding Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). This study describes the genomes of
C. jejuni
subsp.
jejuni
HS:41 strains RM3196 (233.94) and RM3197 (308.95) that were isolated from patients with GBS in Cape Town, South Africa.
Identification of Material Damping of a Carbon Composite Bar and Study of Its Effect on Attenuation of Its Transient Lateral Vibrations
Authors: Zapoměl Jaroslav , Dekýš Vladimír , Ferfecki Petr , Sapietová Alžbeta , Sága Milan , Žmindák Milan 
Published: November 2015

Reduction of noise and vibrations is one of the major requirements put on operation of modern machines. It can be achieved by application of new materials. The ability to utilize them properly requires learning more about their mechanical properties. Vibration attenuation depends on material damping as an important factor. This paper presents the results of research in a carbon composite material focusing on its internal damping, on the measurement of the damping coefficients and on its implementation into mathematical models. The obtained results were used for investigation of suppressing lateral vibrations of a long homogeneous carbon composite bar oscillating in the resonance area. During the transient period and due to nonlinear effects, the harmonic time-varying loading excites the bar response consisting of a number of harmonic components. The specific damping capacity referred to several oscillation frequencies determined by measurement. The results were evaluated from the point of view of two simple damping theories — viscous and hysteretic. The experiments showed that internal damping of the investigated material could be considered as frequency independent. Therefore, in order to carry out simulations, the bar was represented in the computational model by an Euler beam constituted of Maxwell–Weichert theoretical material. A suitable setting of material constants enabled reaching a constant value of the damping parameters in the required frequency range. The investigated bar vibration is governed by the motion equation in which the internal damping forces depend not only on instantaneous magnitudes of the system’s kinematic parameters but also on their past history. Solution of the equations of motion was performed after its transformation into the state space in the time domain. Results of the computational simulations showed that material damping significantly reduced amplitude of the bar vibrations in the resonance area. The producers of composite materials usually provide material parameters allowing to solve various stationary problems (density, modulus of elasticity, yielding point, strength, etc.), but there is only little or almost no information concerning the data needed for carrying out dynamical or other time-dependent analyses such as internal damping coefficients, fatigue limit, etc. Therefore, determination of the hysteretic character of material damping of the investigated carbon composite material, measurement of its specific damping capacity and implementation of the frequency-independent damping into the computational model are the principal contributions of this article.
Allergic Lung Inflammation Aggravates Angiotensin II–Induced Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms in Mice
Authors: Liu Cong-Lin , Wang Yi , Liao Mengyang , Wemmelund Holger , Ren Jingyuan , Fernandes Cleverson , Zhou Yi , Sukhova Galina K. , Lindholt Jes S. , Johnsen Søren P. , Zhang Jin-Ying , Cheng Xiang , Huang Xiaozhu , Daugherty Alan , Levy Bruce D. , Libby Peter , Shi Guo-Ping 
Published: November 2015

Objective—
Asthma and abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) both involve inflammation. Patients with asthma have an increased risk of developing AAA or experiencing aortic rupture. This study tests the development of one disease on the progression of the other.

Approach and Results—

Ovalbumin sensitization and challenge in mice led to the development of allergic lung inflammation (ALI). Subcutaneous infusion of angiotensin II into mice produced AAA. Simultaneous production of ALI in AAA mice doubled abdominal aortic diameter and increased macrophage and mast cell content, arterial media smooth muscle cell loss, cell proliferation, and angiogenesis in AAA lesions. ALI also increased plasma IgE, reduced plasma interleukin-5, and increased bronchioalveolar total inflammatory cell and eosinophil accumulation. Intraperitoneal administration of an anti-IgE antibody suppressed AAA lesion formation and reduced lesion inflammation, plasma IgE, and bronchioalveolar inflammation. Pre-establishment of ALI also increased AAA lesion size, lesion accumulation of macrophages and mast cells, media smooth muscle cell loss, and plasma IgE, reduced plasma interleukin-5, interleukin-13, and transforming growth factor-β, and increased bronchioalveolar inflammation. Consequent production of ALI also doubled lesion size of pre-established AAA and increased lesion mast cell and T-cell accumulation, media smooth muscle cell loss, lesion cell proliferation and apoptosis, plasma IgE, and bronchioalveolar inflammation. In periaortic CaCl
2
injury–induced AAA in mice, production of ALI also increased AAA formation, lesion inflammation, plasma IgE, and bronchioalveolar inflammatory cell accumulation.

Conclusions—
This study suggests a pathological link between airway allergic disease and AAA. Production of one disease aggravates the progression of the other.
Disruption of Physiological Balance Between Nitric Oxide and Endothelium-Dependent Hyperpolarization Impairs Cardiovascular Homeostasis in Mice
Authors: Godo Shigeo , Sawada Ayuko , Saito Hiroki , Ikeda Shohei , Enkhjargal Budbazar , Suzuki Kota , Tanaka Shuhei , Shimokawa Hiroaki 
Published: November 2015

Objective—
Endothelium-derived nitric oxide (NO) and endothelium-dependent hyperpolarization (EDH) play important roles in modulating vascular tone in a distinct vessel size–dependent manner; NO plays a dominant role in conduit arteries and EDH in resistance vessels. We have recently demonstrated that endothelial NO synthase (eNOS) is functionally suppressed in resistance vessels through caveolin-1 (Cav-1)-dependent mechanism, switching its function from NO to EDH/hydrogen peroxide generation in mice. Here, we examined the possible importance of the physiological balance between NO and EDH in cardiovascular homeostasis.

Approach and Results—
We used 2 genotypes of mice in which eNOS activity is genetically upregulated; Cav-1-knockout (Cav-1-KO) and endothelium-specific eNOS transgenic (eNOS-Tg) mice. Isometric tension recordings and Langendorff experiments with isolated perfused hearts showed that NO-mediated relaxations were significantly enhanced, whereas EDH-mediated relaxations were markedly reduced in microcirculations. Importantly, impaired EDH-mediated relaxations of small mesenteric arteries from Cav-1-KO mice were completely rescued by crossing the mice with those with endothelium-specific overexpression of Cav-1. Furthermore, both genotypes showed altered cardiovascular phenotypes, including cardiac hypertrophy in Cav-1-KO mice and hypotension in eNOS-Tg mice. Finally, we examined cardiac responses to chronic pressure overload by transverse aortic constriction in vivo. When compared with wild-type mice, both Cav-1-KO and eNOS-Tg mice exhibited reduced survival after transverse aortic constriction associated with accelerated left ventricular systolic dysfunction, reduced coronary flow reserve, and enhanced myocardial hypoxia.

Conclusions—
These results indicate that excessive endothelium-derived NO with reduced EDH impairs cardiovascular homeostasis in mice in vivo.
Evaluating the consistency and taxonomic importance of cheliped and other morphological characters that potentially allow identification of species of the genus Perisesarma De Man, 1895 (Brachyura, Sesarmidae)
Authors: Shahdadi Adnan , Schubart Christoph D. 
Published: November 2015

Recent studies suggest that the family Sesarmidae represents a monophyletic taxon, but within-family taxonomy and phylogenetic relationships need to be resolved. One of the most speciose and taxonomically complex genera of this family isPerisesarma. Only a few characters allow to discriminate between species of this genus. Among them, the number and shape of male dactylar tubercles and number of teeth of the pectinated crests are the main diagnostic features. A review of these key characters indicates some intraspecific variability which sometimes renders identification difficult. The present study shows that male dactylar tubercles and pectinated crests are in principle good diagnostic characters at species level in the genusPerisesarma, but in several cases show some overlap among species, due to intraspecific variability. New morphological characters should be considered, but in this study we show that the morphology of gonopods and the gastric mill are not informative enough for identification.
Predictability of Major Stratospheric Sudden Warmings: Analysis Results from JMA Operational 1-Month Ensemble Predictions from 2001/02 to 2012/13
Authors: Taguchi Masakazu 
Published: November 2015

Abstract
This study investigates the predictability of major stratospheric sudden warmings (MSSWs) with a chief question: how far in advance can MSSWs be forecasted? An average picture and case-to-case variations of the MSSW predictability are revealed by analyzing operational 1-month ensemble prediction data of the Japan Meteorological Agency from 2001/02 to 2012/13 in comparison with the Japanese 55-year Reanalysis Project (JRA-55) data. The variations are further related to planetary wave forcing (PWF) from the troposphere to the stratosphere. A contingency table analysis for nine MSSWs occurring in the period shows that the average percentage of ensemble members that successfully forecast the MSSWs is about 70%, 30%, and 20% for lead times of 5, 10, and 15 days, respectively, when a 3-day time difference between actual and forecasted vortex collapses, or zonal wind reversals, is allowed. Using other measures such as the root-mean-square error and anomaly correlation of 10-hPa geopotential height, forecasts of lead times less than about two weeks are judged to be useful. Results also show large case-to-case predictability variations for lead times of about 10 days. The variations for most MSSWs are explained by the degree to which the strength of PWF, or wave activity flux in the lower stratosphere, is forecasted in comparison to the JRA-55 data. Forecasted PWF in the lower stratosphere is largely determined by that in the upper troposphere for several MSSWs, whereas it is also affected by the planetary wave propagation between the two regions for a few others.
Severe Hail Climatology of Turkey
Authors: Kahraman Abdullah , Tilev-Tanriover Şeyda , Kadioglu Mikdat , Schultz David M. , Markowski Paul M. 
Published: November 2015

Abstract
A climatology of severe hail (diameter equal to or exceeding approximately 1.5 cm) for Turkey is constructed from official severe weather reports from meteorological stations, newspaper archives, and Internet sources. The dataset consists of 1489 severe hail cases on 1107 severe hail days (days with at least one severe hail case) during 1925–2014. Severe hail was reported most often in the 1960s, followed by a decrease until the 2000s, and an ensuing increase in the past decade. Severe hail is most likely to occur in the afternoon and evening, and in spring and summer, particularly May and June. The geographical distribution implies that almost all of Turkey is prone to severe hailstorms. In 8.3% of the severe hail cases, very large hailstones (diameter equal to or exceeding approximately 4.5 cm) were observed.
Using historical documentary methods to explore the history of occupational therapy
Authors: Dunne Bríd , Pettigrew Judith , Robinson Katie 
Published: November 2015

Introduction Historical research can benefit health professions by providing a basis for understanding how current beliefs and practices developed over time. From an occupational therapy perspective, a need for deeper critical understandings of the profession has been identified; historical research can facilitate this process. Documentary research is a significant methodology in historical inquiry, but there is a dearth of guidance for occupational therapists wishing to employ this method. Method A conceptual literature review was conducted to describe how to use documentary sources to understand the development of the profession, drawing on literature from the disciplines of history and occupational therapy. Results The stages of historical documentary research are described: choosing a topic, sourcing and selecting evidence, and managing sources. How to consider the authenticity, credibility and representativeness of historical material is discussed. Various means to determine the meaning of historical evidence are considered, with chronological, thematic and theoretical approaches proposed. Conclusion Methodological transparency is central to the process of historical documentary research. To enhance understanding of the quality of historical source material, adoption of the guidelines outlined is recommended. Adopting a clearly defined questioning perspective promotes more substantial conclusions and professional understandings.
Effect of Obesity on Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes Following Reconstruction of Stage II Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity
Authors: Soukup Dylan S. , MacMahon Aoife , Burket Jayme C. , Yu Jeanne M. , Ellis Scott J. , Deland Jonathan T. 
Published: November 2015

Background: Obesity is a known risk factor for the development of adult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD), but obesity’s effects on outcomes following AAFD reconstruction are unknown. We hypothesized that obesity would negatively impact outcomes following joint-preserving stage II AAFD reconstruction. Methods: This retrospective study compared the outcomes of normal-weight (18.5 kg/m2 ≤ BMI < 25 kg/m2), overweight (25 kg/m2 ≤ BMI < 30 kg/m2), and obese (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2) patients after AAFD reconstruction. Clinical outcome measures included the Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS), Short-Form 12 (SF-12), and Numeric Rating Scale of Pain (NRS Pain) administered preoperatively and at least 1 year postoperatively. Anteroposterior and lateral radiographs were taken preoperatively and at least 6 months postoperatively. Pre- to postoperative changes in outcome measures were assessed within BMI classes. Preoperative, postoperative, and pre- to postoperative changes in outcomes were compared among BMI classes. There were 41 normal-weight patients, 39 overweight patients, and 44 obese patients with a mean age of 56 years, FAOS follow-up of 2.9 years, and radiographic follow-up of 2.1 years. Demographics and reconstructive procedures were comparable among the 3 BMI classes. Results: All outcomes significantly increased pre- to postoperatively in the 3 groups with the exception of the FAOS Symptoms subscale for normal-weight patients ( P = .340) and SF-12 Mental Component score for all 3 BMI classes ( P > .999). Preoperatively, obese patients had more symptoms than normal-weight patients, scoring 12 points lower on the FAOS Symptoms subscore ( P = .008). Obese patients also scored 11 points lower preoperatively on the SF-12 Overall score ( P = .028) and had 31% greater pain than normal-weight patients ( P = .003). There were no differences among the 3 BMI classes in any postoperative outcomes assessed. Conclusion: Although obese patients had significantly worse symptoms, overall health, and NRS pain scores preoperatively, the short-term clinical and radiographic outcomes of stage II AAFD reconstruction were similar for normal-weight, overweight, and obese patients. We suggest that joint-preserving reconstruction remains a viable alternative to fusion of the triple joint complex for the treatment of overweight and obese stage II AAFD patients. Level of Evidence: Level III, retrospective cohort study.