bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Correlation between selected parameters of planting material and strawberry yield
Authors: Bartczak Marcin , Lisiecka Jolanta , Knaflewski Mikołaj 
Published: August 2013

Abstract
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of fresh and dry weight, as well as the number and length of roots and number of crowns of different types of plants, on the yield of strawberry grown for the spring and autumn harvests. Three different types of frigo strawberry plants (waiting bed plants, plug plants, A+ plants) and two strawberry cultivars (‘Honeoye’ and ‘Elsanta’) were compared in the experiment. The plants were grown in polypropylene bags in an unheated glasshouse in the years 2002-2005. The correlation coefficients were calculated to estimate the relationship of the strawberry plants’ parameters to the yield quantity. An analysis of regression for the plant parameters that most significantly correlated to the strawberry yield was carried out, which determined that the fresh and dry weight of the strawberry plants, crown number, as well as length of roots were positively correlated to the quantity of the strawberry yield. The highest positive correlation coefficient was found for the fresh weight of a whole plant and the lowest one for the number of roots.
Influence of lipoxygenase activity and calcium and potassium contents on bitter pit occurrence in commercial apple cultivars
Authors: Wińska-Krysiak Marzena , Łata Barbara 
Published: August 2013

Abstract
The content of calcium and potassium and lipoxygenase (LOX) activity as well as the expression of LOX encoding gene in the fruit of apple cultivars that are both susceptible and resistant to bitter pit were evaluated. Fruits were collected and analyzed after harvest in the 2004 growing season and again after four months of common cold storage. The main reason was the explanation of relationship between those LOX activity and K:Ca ratio on bitter pit occurrence during storage. The biggest differences between the tested cultivars were noted in LOX activity and Ca content, followed by K:Ca ratio and the lowest potassium content. The cultivars that were resistant and susceptible but without symptoms of bitter pit exhibited higher calcium content compared to cultivars with signs of bitter pit, and with a drop in LOX activity after storage. A negative correlation was found between LOX activity and Ca content and a positive correlation was found between K:Ca ratio and LOX activity.
Cultivar and seasonal variation in bioactive compounds of highbush blueberry fruits (Vaccinium corymbosum L.)
Authors: Łata Barbara , Wińska-Krysiak Marzena 
Published: August 2013

Abstract
Seasonal and cultivar variations of the phenolic, thiol, and ascorbate compound contents as well as the antioxidative enzyme activity in six cultivars of highbush blueberry were investigated. Berries of the ‘Earlyblue’, ‘Patriot’, ‘Bluecrop’, ‘Duke’, ‘Darrow’ and ‘Lateblue’ cultivars were sampled in 2005 and 2006. Chlorogenic acid, (-)-epicatechins, and ascorbate contents and CAT activity were found to be at the lowest degree affected by growing season conditions. ‘Seasonal effect’ had, however, a huge impact on the GR activity, as well as L-cysteine and glutathione content, suggesting that the glutathione system was highly influenced through growing factors in blueberry fruit. Berries of ‘Earlyblue’ were the richest source of antioxidants, at the same time revealing their quite stable quantity over the examined years. The second highest in bioactive stability was ‘Duke’, classified as medium with respect to antioxidant content.
Effect of growth regulators on the branching ability of maiden apple trees of the ‘Šampion’ and ‘Jonica’ cultivars
Authors: Kapłan Magdalena 
Published: August 2013

Abstract
In 2000-2003, studies were conducted in the Felin Experimental Station at the University of Agriculture in Lublin to evaluate the impact of BA + GA3 2.2% (Arbolin 036 SL) and BA + GA4+7 2.2% and 3.75% (Promalin 3.6 SL) in the form of lanolin paste on the increase of the number of lateral shoots in maiden apple trees of the ‘Šampion’ and ‘Jonica’ cultivars. The growth regulators were found to have a beneficial effect on the branching ability of the maidens of the studied cultivars. ‘Jonica’ showed weaker apical dominance than ‘Šampion’. Young ‘Jonica’ trees had more lateral shoots of greater length than the ‘Šampion’ maidens.
The influence of intercropping broad bean with phacelia on the occurrence of weevils (Sitona spp.) and broad bean beetles (Bruchus rufimanus Boh.)
Authors: Wnuk Andrzej , Wojciechowicz-Żytko Elżbieta 
Published: August 2013

Abstract
A study of the influence of intercropping broad bean with phacelia on the occurrence of weevils and broad bean beetles was conducted in the years 2006-2009. The harmfulness of Sitona spp. beetles feeding on the leaves (the number of U-shape notches and the number of damaged leaves) and the harmfulness of the larvae, as well as the feeding on the broad bean root nodules was taken into account. The harmfulness of the broad bean beetle was determined by assessing the condition of the seeds. The influence of phacelia on the presence of weevils (Sitona) and broad bean beetles (Bruchus rufimanus) as broad bean pests was not observed. A smaller amount of broad bean seeds damaged by the broad bean beetle was determined only in some of the years of the study in the plots in which the phacelia was intercropped with broad bean.
The effect of benzyladenine and naphthalene acetic acid on rooting and subsequent growth of Portulaca umbraticola Kunth
Authors: Wróblewska Katarzyna , Bąbelewski Przemysław 
Published: August 2013

Abstract
Portulaca umbraticola Kunth stem cuttings were treated with BA or BA and NAA in different concentrations. BA was applied by spraying or by the quick-dip method. Independent of application type, in almost all of the treatments BA and BA applied with NAA increased the percentage of rooted cuttings, but had no effect on the number of roots, apart from BA in the 0.5 g dm-3 concentration, which doubled the root number. Treatment with BA alone resulted in more intensive axillary shoot development, although only in one concentration (0.2 g dm-3) did BA significantly influence the number and length of lateral shoots. BA applied together with NAA had no effect or inhibited lateral shoot development.
After measurement, rooted cuttings were planted in pots in order to assess subsequent plant growth. Our data indicated that the positive effect of BA on shoot development disappeared during the subsequent cultivation of the plants. BA alone applied by spraying did not influence the number and length of initial and secondary lateral shoots, whereas BA applied with NAA negatively influenced the length of initial lateral shoots as well as the number and length of secondary lateral shoots.
Quality of water used for drip irrigation and fertigation of horticultural plants
Authors: Breś Włodzimierz , Kleiber Tomasz , Trelka Tomasz 
Published: August 2013

Abstract
In the years 1997-2008, 131 water samples were analysed. The concentration of N-NH4, N-NO3, P, K, Ca, Mg, Na, Cl, S-SO4, Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu, B, and HCO3 - was measured. In addition, the pH value and the electrolytic conductivity (EC) were determined and the sodium adsorption ratio (SAR) was calculated. The assessment of water was done on the basis of the classifications of water for the irrigation of greenhouse crops grown in soil or traditional media. According to guide values, water samples had to have high concentration of ions, especially HCO3, Mg, Na and K. The questioned quality in about one half of the water indicates that the limits proposed by different researchers are too restrictive. The criteria to be met by water admissible for irrigation and fertigation should take into consideration the regional differences in water characteristics. The adaptation of recommendations elaborated on the basis of analyses originating from other geographical and geological regions can lead to the elimination of waters possessing favourable quality parameters. For irrigation of field and greenhouse crops, the following concentrations of components in water might be recommended as safe ones: 30 mg N-NO3, 100 mg K, 150 mg Ca, 50 mg Mg, 100 mg Na, 100 mg Cl and 100 mg S-SO4 in 1 dm3. For soilless culture fertigation in an open system, the maximum ion concentrations in water cannot exceed the recommended ones in the nutrient solution for the given plant. Also, the EC value should be taken into consideration.
INTERVENTION EFFECT OF FOLIC ACID AND VITAMIN B12 ON VASCULAR COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT COMPLICATED WITH HYPERHOMOCYSTEINEMIA / EFEKAT INTERVENCIJE FOLNOM KISELINOM I VITAMINOM B12 NA VASKULARNI KOGNITIVNI POREMEĆAJ KOMPLIKOVAN HIPERHOMOCISTEINEMIJOM
Authors: Jiang Bo , Ding Chengyun , Yao Guoen , Yao Cunshan , Zhang Yunyan , Ge Junling , Qiu Enchao 
Published: August 2013

Summary
Background: Hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy) may be corre- lated with cognitive function. Although intervention with folic acid and VitB12 can decrease the homocysteine (Hey) level, its effect on cognitive function remains uncertain. This prospective study aimed to explore the effects of folic acid and VitB/!2 on the ^су an<^ cognitive function in patients with vascular cognitive impairment-no dementia (VCIND) complicated with HHcy.
Methods: A total of 120 patients with VCIND complicated fcy HHcy were randomly selected. They were divided into inter- vention and control groups. The intervention group was given 5 mg of folic acid per day and 500 цд of VitB^ thrice per day apart from conventional therapy. Folic acid, V'itBl2, and Hey were determined and Montreal cognitive assess- ment (MoCA) and event-related potential P300 determination were performed before and after treatment.
Results: Before treatment, no significant differences in the folic acid, VitB^, Hey, MoCA, and P300 parameters were observed between the groups. After treatment, the folic acid and VitBl2 levels increased and the Hey level decreased in the intervention group compared with that before treatment and in the control group. At 24 weeks, the MoCA score and P300 outcomes in the intervention group improved com- pared with those before treatment and in the control group.
Conclusions: Folic acid and VitB^ effectively decrease the Hey level in VCIND patients and improve their cognitive functions.
ANALYTICAL AND CLINICAL EVALUATION OF SYSMEX UF1000I FOR AUTOMATED SCREENING OF CEREBROSPINAL FLUIDS ANALITIČKA I KLINIČKA EVALUACIJA UREĐAJA SYSMEX UF1000I ZA AUTOMATSKI SKRINING CEREBROSPINALNIH TEČNOSTI
Authors: Buoro Sabrina , Ottomano Cosimo , Esposito Sara Appassiti , Gherardi Patrizia , Alessio Maria Grazia , Crippa Alberto , Raglio Claudio FarinaAnnibale , Lippi Giuseppe 
Published: August 2013

Summary
Background: We evaluated the performance of Sysmex UF- 1000i for cell counting and differential cell count, as well as for assessment of bacteria load in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), as a potential approach for the rapid screening of meningitis or bacterial encephalitis. Methods: We analyzed 77 consecutive CSF samples, 34 of which (44%) displayed leukocyte count >5 white blood cell (WBQ/^iL with optical microscopy.
Results on the UF-1000i were compared with those obtained by microscopic analysis. Imprecision was evaluated by testing three CSF samples with leukocyte values between 3.5 and 28.8 WBC/nL in 10 repli- cates. Carry-over was evaluated with the Broughton formula on three CSF pools with leukocyte counts between 93.5 and 132.5 WBC/^L. Linearity was assessed according to CLSI document EP6-A. In the presence of bacteria, identification and antibiogram were performed with Vitex (Biomerieux), except for Neisserie meningitidis (ApiNH, Biomerieux). Sensitivity tests were performed with Vitex and disc diffusion. Results: Optimal correlation was found between UF-1000i and optical microscopy, displaying Pearson's correlation of 0.99 and mean bias of-3.5 WBC/^L (95% Cl, from -7.0 to 0.0 WBC/nL). Imprecision varied between 12 and 16%. Li- nearity was excellent, 4-278 WBC/nL. Carry-over was neg- ligible. ROC analysis yielded AUC of 0.99 for both WBC and bacterial counts. The agreement at threshold >4 WBC/nL was 0.91, with sensitivity and specificity of 1.00 and 0.84. At S19 bacteria^nL cut-off, accuracy was 0.98, sensitivity 1.00 and specificity 0.97.
Conclusions: According to these results, CSF screening with UF-I000i seems a reliable approach in terms of instrument performance, turnaround time and overall laboratory effi- ciency.
microRNA in the control of stem-like phenotype of cancer cells
Authors: Wozniak Michal 
Published: August 2013

Abstract
Current therapies against metastatic tumors are still ineffective. Cancer stem cells — a small subset of cells inside the tumor that possesses a self-renewal capacity — might be responsible for the recurrence of the tumor after anti-cancer therapies. Their immortality and unique drug resistance impede their eradication during therapy. The ‘stemness’ of these cells is controlled by microRNAs. These molecules possess the ability to downregulate gene expression by binding to the target mRNA. It turns out that microRNAs control the expression of approximately 60% of the genes in human cells. MicroRNA aberrant expression can lead to cancer development and progression. Therefore, recent research has focused on unraveling the role of microRNA in maintaining a stem-like phenotype in malignant tumors and cancer stem cells. This review summarizes our current knowledge about microRNAs that control the self-renewal capacity of cancer stem cells and indicates the importance of profound research aimed at developing efficient miRNA-targeted therapies.
Molecular diversity of small balsam populations in relation to site characteristics
Authors: Kupcinskiene Eugenija , Zybartaite Lina , Janulioniene Rasa , Zukauskiene Judita , Paulauskas Algimantas 
Published: August 2013

Abstract
Climatic shifts within recent decades created favorable conditions for invasive species flourishing in more Northern parts of Europe. Our study was aimed at evaluation of genetic variability and habitat features of Impatiens parviflora populations growing in Lithuania. Twenty one populations were selected and analysed using simple sequence repeat (SSR) and randomly amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) assays. Evaluated by SSRs, 315 individuals were all monomorphic and homozygous at 4 loci and heterozygous at 1 locus. RAPD analyses revealed that the percentage of polymorphic DNA loci (% P) per population ranged from 7 to 39% and genetic differentiation between populations was ΦPT=0.790 (P<0.01). Genetic distances among populations (0.135–0.426) correlated significantly with geographical distances (r=0.183; P<0.008). Populations in overmoistured soil contained higher % P (28.3) when compared to drier soil (18.7; P<0.05). All recorded populations were close to roads; their % P did not depend on proximity to buildings, light intensity or population size. Our RAPD analyses indicate multiple introductions of this species in Lithuania. Analyses of I. parviflora at SSR and RAPD loci show that the invasion process is reflected in genetic structure.
Cutting the edge of idiopathic recurrent orbital myositis
Authors: Ariatti Alessandra , Galassi Giuliana , Rovati Raffaella , Chiari Annalisa 
Published: August 2013

Abstract
The spectrum of orbital inflammatory diseases ranges broadly from specific diseases as connective tissue disorders, thyroid ophthalmopathy to non-specific inflammations, which may involve one or multiple structures of the orbit and/ or the surrounding sinus. Idiopathic orbital myositis (IOM) may be a localized process or it can be secondary to systemic diseases. We report 4 patients affected by IOM; in all relapsing diplopia was the main complaint, associated with orbital pain in 3 and with abnormal visual evoked responses in 2. Computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) supported the diagnosis revealing enlargement, altered signal intensity of affected muscles. Repeated MRI scans and extensive laboratory examinations comprising of the search for a remote malignacy, lymproliferative, connective tissue diseases, thyroid ophthalmopathy were necessary to confirm the diagnosis. Oral or/and intravenous steroids were main treatments; relapses often occurred when steroid was tapered down. Intravenous immuneglobulins and azathioprine was used in one refractory case
Genetic and clinical diagnosis in non-syndromic hearing loss
Authors: Sommen Manou , van Camp Guy , Boudewyns An 
Published: August 2013

Once a diagnosis of unilateral or bilateral congenital hearing loss is established in an infant by age-specific auditory testing, a search for an underlying aetiological diagnosis is required. A rational and cost-efficient aetiological work-up requires a basic knowledge about risk factors and the most common reasons for congenital hearing loss. Both genetic and environmental factors each account for about half of the causes. Among the environmental factors, perinatal insults and congenital infections, especially congenital cytomegalovirus infection, should be considered. Imaging is required to exclude structural inner ear anomalies that may occur as an isolated entity, be part of a syndrome and/or may have therapeutic implications when a surgical intervention for the hearing loss by means of cochlear implantation is envisaged.
Genetic testing is an integral part of the aetiological work-up. Although more than 47 causative genes have been identified for the non-syndromic forms of hearing loss alone, diagnostic application of the scientific progress has lagged behind, because screening all the known causative genes for hearing loss in one patient with current technology would be extremely expensive. Consequently, current routine DNA diagnostic testing for non-syndromic hearing loss is restricted to one or two of the most common causative genes, which identifies the responsible gene in only 10–20% of cases. However, on the basis of audiometric information (frequencies affected, thresholds), age of onset, imaging results or other clinical information, specific genes should be analysed. The aims of the present paper are to propose a rational and scientifically valid diagnostic strategy for an aetiological work-up of congenital hearing loss including an overview of the current DNA diagnostics as well as a brief look into the future.
Book Reviews
Authors: Vannini Phillip , Kim Nanny , Cooke Lisa , Mascheroni Giovanna , Baaklini Jad , Fen Ekaterina , Betz Elisabeth , Helfgott Federico , Pellegrino Giuseppina , Ruppmann Reiner , Mierzejewski Alfred C. 
Published: August 2013

Tim Ingold, Being Alive: Essays on Movement, Knowledge and Description; Tim Ingold (ed.), Redrawing Anthropology: Materials, Movements, Lines; Tim Ingold and Jo Lee Vergunst (eds.), Ways of Walking: Ethnography and Practice on Foot
Phillip VanniniTom Standage, A History of the World in 6 Glasses
Nanny KimSimone Fullagar, Kevin W. Markwell, and Erica Wilson (eds.), Slow Tourism: Experiences and Mobilities
Lisa CookeJennie Germann Molz, Travel Connections: Tourism, Technology and Togetherness in a Mobile World
Giovanna MascheroniHazel Andrews and Les Roberts (eds.), Liminal Landscapes: Travel, Experience and Spaces In-between
Jad BaakliniLes Roberts, Film, Mobility and Urban Space: A Cinematic Geography of Liverpool
Ekaterina FenHelen Lee and Steve Tupai Francis (eds.), Migration and Transnationalism: Pacific Perspectives
Elisabeth BetzDavid Pedersen, American Value: Migrants, Money and Meaning in El Salvador and the United States
Federico HelfgottLeopoldina Fortunati, Raul Pertierra and Jane Vincent (eds.), Migration, Diaspora, and Information Technology in Global Societies
Giuseppina PellegrinoDaniel Flückinger, Strassen für alle: Infrastrukturpolitik im Kanton Bern 1790-1850
Reiner RuppmannRichard Vahrenkamp, The Logistic Revolution: The Rise of Logistics in the Mass Consumption Society
Alfred C. Mierzejewski
Transtubular microsurgical approach to treating extraforaminal lumbar disc herniations
Authors: Eicker Sven O. , Rhee Sascha , Steiger Hans-Jakob , Herdmann Jörg , Floeth Frank W. 
Published: August 2013

Object
Approaches to treating extraforaminal lumbar disc herniations can be challenging due to the unique anatomy and the need to prevent spinal instability. Numerous approaches, including conventional midline, paramedian, minimally invasive, and full endoscopic approaches, have been described. The purposes of this study were to point out the outcome and clinical advantages of a transtubular microsurgical approach and to describe and illustrate this technique.

Methods
Between 2009 and 2012, a series of 51 patients underwent a minimally invasive dilative transtubular microsurgical approach for the treatment of extraforaminal lumbar disc herniations. All patients were clinically evaluated using the visual analog scale (VAS) and Oswestry Disability Index preoperatively and 6 months postoperatively.

Results
Both pain scores and functional status showed significant improvement after surgery (p < 0.001): radicular pain decreased from VAS score of 7.9 to one of 1.3, lower back pain from VAS score of 2.4 to 1.4, and the Oswestry Disability Index from 42.0 to 12.3. Subgroup analyses revealed no differences in outcome regarding obesity or timing of surgery (early vs late intervention). Highly significant was the correlation between preoperative radicular pain activity and timing of surgical intervention (p < 0.001).

Conclusions
The dilative transtubular microsurgical approach combines the advantages of the conventional open muscle-splitting approach and the endoscopic approach. The technique is easy to use with a steep learning curve. Less muscle trauma and the absence of bony resection prevent facet pain and instability, thereby contributing to a rapid recovery. Patients in this series improved excellently in the short-term follow-up.
Minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusions and fluoroscopy: a low-dose protocol to minimize ionizing radiation
Authors: Clark Justin C. , Jasmer Gary , Marciano Frederick F. , Tumialán Luis M. 
Published: August 2013

Object
There is an increasing awareness of radiation exposure to surgeons and the lifelong implications of such exposure. One of the main criticisms of minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS TLIF) is the amount of ionizing radiation required to perform the procedure. The goal in this study was to develop a protocol that would minimize the fluoroscopy time and radiation exposure needed to perform an MIS TLIF without compromising visualization of the anatomy or efficiency of the procedure.

Methods
A retrospective review of a prospectively collected database was performed to review the development of a low-dose protocol for MIS TLIFs in which a combination of low-dose pulsed fluoroscopy and digital spot images was used. Total fluoroscopy time and radiation dose were reviewed for 50 patients who underwent single-level MIS TLIFs.

Results
Fifty patients underwent single-level MIS TLIFs, resulting in the placement of 200 pedicle screws and 57 interbody spacers. There were 28 women and 22 men with an average age of 58.3 years (range 32–78 years). The mean body mass index was 26.2 kg/m2 (range 17.1–37.6 kg/m2). Indications for surgery included spondylolisthesis (32 patients), degenerative disc disease with radiculopathy (12 patients), and recurrent disc herniation (6 patients). Operative levels included 7 at L3–4, 40 at L4–5, and 3 at L5–S1. The mean operative time was 177 minutes (range 139–241 minutes). The mean fluoroscopic time was 18.72 seconds (range 7–29 seconds). The mean radiation dose was 0.247 mGy*m2 (range 0.06046–0.84054 mGy*m2). No revision surgery was required for any of the patients in this series.

Conclusions
Altering the fluoroscopic technique to low-dose pulse images or digital spot images can dramatically decrease fluoroscopy times and radiation doses in patients undergoing MIS TLIFs, without compromising image quality, accuracy of pedicle screw placement, or efficiency of the procedure.