bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Description of Rotylenchus urmiaensis n. sp. (Nematoda: Hoplolaimidae) from North-western Iran with a molecular phylogeny of the genus
Authors: Noruzi Elmira , Asghari Ramezan , Atighi Mohammad Reza , Eskandari Ali , Cantalapiedra-Navarrete Carolina , Archidona-Yuste Antonio , Liébanas Gracia , Castillo Pablo , Palomares-Rius Juan E. 
Published: June 2015

A new bisexual species ofRotylenchusfrom North-western Iran is described and illustrated based on morphological, morphometric and molecular studies.Rotylenchus urmiaensisn. sp. is characterised by having a truncate lip region with irregular longitudinal striation, lateral field areolated only in pharynx region, stylet length 34-40 μm, vulva positioned at 53-61%, and female tail conoid-rounded to dorsally convex-conoid with 5-10 annuli.Rotylenchus urmiaensisn. sp. appears to be similar toR. striaticeps, from which it may be differentiated morphologically by a slightly shorter body length (870-1269vs1000-1723 μm), shorter stylet (34-40vs39-50 μm), female tail shape (conoid-rounded to dorsally convex-conoidvsrounded), frequency of males (rarevscommon as abundant as females), shorter spicules (39-43vs41-50 μm) and phasmid position (varying from three annuli anterior or three annuli posterior to anusvsat level to seven annuli anterior to anus), and molecularly. The results of phylogenetic analyses based on sequences of D2-D3 expansion region of 28S, ITS-rDNA, 18S rDNA, and the partial cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 (coxI) mtDNA, confirmed the species differentiation and the close molecular relationship betweenR. urmiaensisn. sp. andR. striaticeps.
Ticks (Acarina: Ixodida) infesting five reptile species in Sri Lanka with sixteen new host records
Authors: LIYANAARACHCHI DILRUKSHI R. , RAJAKARUNA RUPIKA S. , DIKKUMBURA ANIL W. , SILVA ANSLEM DE , RAJAPAKSE R.P.V. JAYANTHA 
Published: June 2015

The first study on ticks on reptiles of Sri Lanka dates back to Seneviratna (1965) who reported ticks from five reptiles. Later studies were either limited to one reptile (Fernando & Fernando 2012), or captive animals in zoos (Fernando & Randeniaya 2009) and household pets (Nathanael et al. 2004). According to the current classification (Guglielmone et al. 2010), all the tick species previously recorded on reptiles belong to five species of Amblyomma: A. clypeolatum Neumann, A. gervaisi (Lucas), A. pattoni (Neumann), A. trimaculatum (Lucas) and A. varanense (Supino). Some of the species listed by Seneviratna (1965) were either synonyms or invalid in respect to the present classification. For example Amblyomma laeve sensu Warburton (1910) is a junior synonym of A. pattoni and A. gervaisii var. lucasi is considered a junior synonym of A. varanense (Guglielmone et al. 2010; D. Apanaskevich pers. comm.).
Drug‐Induced Sedation Endoscopy in the Evaluation of OSA Patients with Incomplete Oral Appliance Therapy Response
Authors: Kent David T. , Rogers Robert , Soose Ryan J. 
Published: June 2015

ObjectiveTo use drug‐induced sedation endoscopy (DISE) to identify locations and patterns of residual collapse in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with incomplete response to oral appliance therapy (OAT).Study DesignCase series with chart review.SettingAcademic multidisciplinary sleep practice.Subjects and MethodsThirty‐five consecutively screened adult patients with OSA with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) intolerance and incomplete response to OAT (apnea‐hypopnea index [AHI] >15 or AHI >5 with persistent subjective symptoms) who underwent DISE with and without the oral appliance. Data collected included demographics, body mass index, polysomnography data, and management decisions after DISE. Each DISE video pair was retrospectively scored using the VOTE classification system by the same blinded reviewer (R.J.S.).ResultsAll patients had multilevel airway collapse at baseline. The palate was the most common location of OAT failure. Fifteen (42.9%) had persistent collapse of the velum during DISE with OAT, and 7 (20%) had persistent collapse of the epiglottis. Twenty‐three (65.7%) patients were offered targeted surgery based on DISE findings to augment OAT effectiveness. Twenty (57.1%) patients underwent additional medical therapy such as OAT adjustment or cervical positional therapy. Mean AHI was reduced from 37.4 at baseline, to 16.4 with OAT (P <. 01), and to 10.7 after post‐DISE intervention (P <. 78).ConclusionIn patients with incomplete response to OAT, DISE with and without the appliance can identify residual anatomical locations of collapse, which may direct additional medical and surgical treatment options to augment OAT effectiveness. Further work is needed to determine if DISE affects outcomes.
Arthroscopic Evaluation of Syndesmotic Instability in a Cadaveric Model
Authors: Watson B. Collier , Lucas Douglas E. , Simpson G. Alex , Berlet Gregory C. , Hyer Christopher F. 
Published: June 2015

Background: Ankle fractures are among the most common lower extremity injuries. Proper care requires evaluation for syndesmotic ligament disruption. Ankle arthroscopy has been proposed as an intraoperative tool that can evaluate stability. Our focus was to evaluate the amount of displacement produced in the coronal, sagittal, and transverse planes visualized through ankle arthroscopy in a cadaveric model. Methods: Seven below-knee specimens were mounted in a traction tower. Four groups were evaluated: no ligamentous disruption; anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament and interosseous ligament disruption; above plus anterior talofibular ligament and calcaneofibular ligament disruption; and posterior inferior tibiofibular ligament and transverse ligament disruption. Force was applied and measured using a digital scale. The amount of displacement of the fibula in relation to the center of the incisura was measured under arthroscopic evaluation using a calibrated probe. Results: An intact syndesmosis and lateral ankle ligaments provided multiplanar stability. In group 2, syndesmosis diastasis was appreciated in the transverse-external rotation plane with as little as 6 lb of force. In group 3, a greater amount of displacement was appreciated with less force. Multiplane instability was visible in every specimen with as little as 2 lb of force. Group 4 specimens were completely disrupted and so grossly unstable that testing was impossible. Conclusion: Ankle arthroscopy has the potential to evaluate even partial disruption of the syndesmotic ligament complex. Instability in the sagittal and transverse planes was encountered early in the spectrum of disruption. Traditional evaluation methods have poor sensitivity for instability in these planes. Clinical Relevance: Arthroscopic evaluation of subtle displacement in multiple planes may assist the surgeon in understanding the extent of the syndesmotic injury. Further studies are necessary to determine to what extent instability requires fixation as well as the role for arthroscopy in assessing anatomic reduction of the syndesmosis after fixation is performed.
Descriptive analysis of sepsis in a developing country
Authors: Dagher Gilbert Abou , Saadeldine Mothana , Bachir Rana , Zebian Dina , Chebl Ralphe Bou 
Published: June 2015

Abstract

Background
Most studies on sepsis were conducted in developed countries. The aim of this study is to report on a series of patients with sepsis in a tertiary hospital in a developing country.

Methods
Patients admitted through the emergency department of a single university-based institution between January 2008 and June 2012, with a final diagnosis of sepsis, bacteremia, or septic shock, were retrieved. A sample of 97 patients was selected. Vital signs at presentation, number of SIRS criteria, use of vasopressors and steroids, and in-hospital mortality were recorded.

Results
The mean age was 70.09 ± 16.82, ranging from 19 to 96 years; 48.5 % were females and 51.5 % were males; 42.3 % of the patients were found to be bacteremic. IV fluid requirement during the first 6 h was 1.75 ± 1.96 l. The time for antibiotic initiation was 3.43 ± 4.48 h, with 87.6 % of the antibiotics initiated in the emergency department. Norepinephrine was the most commonly used vasopressor (38.1 %) followed by dopamine (8.2 %), and the inotrope dobutamine (4.1 %); 45.3 % of the patients were admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), and the remaining 54.7 % were managed on the general practice unit (GPU). A total of 30 (30.9 %) septic patients died. The 28-day mortality was 20.6 %. Deceased patients had greater vasopressor use, a longer stay in the ICU (p = 0.001), and a longer time to norepinephrine use (p = 0.004).

Conclusions
This is the first study providing an in-depth analysis of sepsis patients in a developing country, looking at in-hospital mortality, SIRS criteria utility, and at the overall sepsis management.
Differential connectivity of splicing activators and repressors to the human spliceosome
Authors: Akerman Martin , Fregoso Oliver I. , Das Shipra , Ruse Cristian , Jensen Mads A. , Pappin Darryl J. , Zhang Michael Q. , Krainer Adrian R. 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
Background
During spliceosome assembly, protein-protein interactions (PPI) are sequentially formed and disrupted to accommodate the spatial requirements of pre-mRNA substrate recognition and catalysis. Splicing activators and repressors, such as SR proteins and hnRNPs, modulate spliceosome assembly and regulate alternative splicing. However, it remains unclear how they differentially interact with the core spliceosome to perform their functions.

Results
Here, we investigate the protein connectivity of SR and hnRNP proteins to the core spliceosome using probabilistic network reconstruction based on the integration of interactome and gene expression data. We validate our model by immunoprecipitation and mass spectrometry of the prototypical splicing factors SRSF1 and hnRNPA1. Network analysis reveals that a factor’s properties as an activator or repressor can be predicted from its overall connectivity to the rest of the spliceosome. In addition, we discover and experimentally validate PPIs between the oncoprotein SRSF1 and members of the anti-tumor drug target SF3 complex. Our findings suggest that activators promote the formation of PPIs between spliceosomal sub-complexes, whereas repressors mostly operate through protein-RNA interactions.

Conclusions
This study demonstrates that combining in-silico modeling with biochemistry can significantly advance the understanding of structure and function relationships in the human spliceosome.
Recent intimate partner violence among people with chronic mental illness: Findings from a national cross-sectional survey
Authors: Khalifeh Hind , Oram Sian , Trevillion Kylee , Johnson Sonia , Howard Louise M. 
Published: June 2015

BackgroundPeople with mental illness are at increased risk of intimate partner violence (IPV) victimisation, but little is known about their risk for different forms of IPV, related health impact and help-seeking.AimsTo estimate the odds for past-year IPV, related impact and disclosure among people with and without pre-existing chronic mental illness (CMI).MethodWe analysed data from 23 222 adult participants in the 2010/2011 British Crime Survey using multivariate logistic regression.ResultsPast-year IPV was reported by 21% and 10% of women and men with CMI, respectively. The adjusted relative odds for emotional, physical and sexual IPV among women with versus without CMI were 2.8 (CI = 1.9–4.0), 2.6 (CI = 1.6–4.3) and 5.4 (CI = 2.4–11.9), respectively. People with CMI were more likely to attempt suicide as result of IPV (aOR = 5.4, CI = 2.3–12.9), less likely to seek help from informal networks (aOR = 0.5, CI = 0.3–0.8) and more likely to seek help exclusively from health professionals (aOR = 6.9, CI = 2.6–18.3)ConclusionsPeople with CMI are not only at increased risk of all forms of IPV, but they are more likely to suffer subsequent ill health and to disclose exclusively to health professionals. Therefore, health professionals play a key role in addressing IPV in this population.
An evidence-based algorithm for the utility of FDG-PET for
diagnosing Alzheimer's disease according to presence of medial temporal lobe
atrophy
Authors: Firbank Michael J. , Lloyd Jim , Williams David , Barber Robert , Colloby Sean J. , Barnett Nicky , Olsen Kirsty , Davison Christopher , Donaldson Cam , Herholz Karl , O'Brien John T. 
Published: June 2015

BackgroundImaging biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease include medial temporal lobe
atrophy (MTLA) depicted on computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI) and patterns of reduced metabolism on fluorodeoxyglucose
positron emission tomography (FDG-PET).AimsTo investigate whether MTLA on head CT predicts the diagnostic usefulness
of an additional FDG-PET scan.MethodParticipants had a clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease
(n = 37) or dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB;
n = 30) or were similarly aged controls
(n = 30). We visually rated MTLA on coronally
reconstructed CT scans and, separately and blind to CT ratings, abnormal
appearances on FDG-PET scans.ResultsUsing a pre-defined cut-off of MTLA ⩾5 on the Scheltens (0–8) scale, 0/30
controls, 6/30 DLB and 23/30 Alzheimer's disease had marked MTLA. FDG-PET
performed well for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease v. DLB
in the low-MTLA group (sensitivity/specificity of 71%/79%), but in the
high-MTLA group diagnostic performance of FDG-PET was not better than
chance.ConclusionsIn the presence of a high degree of MTLA, the most likely diagnosis is
Alzheimer's disease, and an FDG-PET scan will probably not provide
significant diagnostic information. However, in cases without MTLA, if
the diagnosis is unclear, an FDG-PET scan may provide additional
clinically useful diagnostic information.
Organic Light-emitting Diodes Based on Donor-substituted Phthalimide and Maleimide Fluorophores
Authors: Jang Myung Eun , Yasuda Takuma , Lee Jiyoung , Lee Sae Youn , Adachi Chihaya 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
Highly luminescent phthalimide- and maleimide-based molecules having donor–acceptor–donor electronic configurations have been developed. A phthalimide-based material exhibited highly efficient green delayed fluorescence owing to its small singlet–triplet energy gap. An organic light-emitting diode using the molecules as an emitter exhibited a high maximum external electroluminescence quantum efficiency of 11.5%, which exceeds those obtained with common fluorescent emitters.
Colorful Carbon Nanopopcorns Formed by Codepositing C60 with Diamond-like Carbon Followed by Reaction with Water Vapor
Authors: Xie Wei , Kawahito Aiko , Miura Takuya , Endo Takashi , Wang Yongming , Yanase Takashi , Nagahama Taro , Otani Yukitoshi , Shimada Toshihiro 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
We report the synthesis of a new carbon material—diamond-like carbon film codeposited with 1% C60 molecules—by plasma-assisted chemical vapor deposition. The synthesized films exhibited strong iridescent colors after being exposed to an atmosphere containing water vapor. An electron microscopy examination revealed that the film expanded by a factor of more than two, while forming 10–100-nm-sized grain-like structures after its exposure to water vapor. This work demonstrates a new concept of incorporating reaction centers in carbon solids to make carbon-based nanostructures.
News or social mobilization? An exploratory study about the role of Twitter in the Spanish indignados protests
Authors: Ferré-Pavia Carme , Perales García Cristina 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
This article intends to contribute to the debate on whether Twitter can be a complementary tool or an alternative to traditional media. Based on a qualitative and quantitative exploratory approach, the research focuses on the coverage of social issues to explore the informative capacities of Twitter. The sample consists of more than 1000 tweets covering the marches that occurred in Spain in July 2012 against the government’s public policies. The results show that less than 25 per cent of tweets could be considered as strictly informative. Due to its lack of informative focus, high degree of emotion, repetitive contents and personal writing marks, the power of Twitter seems to be rather an opinion and emotion net organizer than a reporting tool: we cannot consider it an informative source in the cases explored.
Batman returns, again and again: An exploratory enquiry into the recent ‘Batman’ film franchise, artistic imitation and fan appreciation
Authors: Joye Stijn , Walle Tanneke Van de 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
For many scholars, critics as well as fans, fidelity to the source material is the key word in a debate on film adaptation. This article, however, scrutinizes the issue of fidelity by reflecting on the character and story of Batman that has been so often rebooted and reinvented in its long history of comics and movies that one can wonder what the original is. Acknowledging today’s widespread cross-media exchange of narratives, the article shows that fans’ reactions to the filmic adaptations are as diverse as is the range of retellings of the Batman story. Focusing on the different interpretations of the villain Bane in the recent film franchise, it demonstrates that most fans prefer a sense of faithfulness towards the ‘essence’ of the character rather than an accurate resemblance in appearance or look. The study further acknowledges the growing importance of fans in the creative and economic process of adaptation.
Catalan adolescents’ media uses and leisure preferences related to new media and television
Authors: Fedele Maddalena , García-Muñoz Núria , Prado Emili 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
This article presents the main findings of a Media Uses Study (MUS), carried out in Catalonia in the context of a wider study of adolescents’ reception of television fiction programmes. Its main aim was to provide a general picture of Catalan adolescents’ media uses and leisure preferences. Method included a survey of 239 adolescents aged 15 to 18, and three focus groups. Adolescents’ media usage was characterized through the following elements: the weight of media-related activities within their leisure diet, the media equipment available, and the uses attributed by teenagers to the mobile phone, the Internet and television. Among the main results, the importance of the peer group in relation to both leisure and media activities must be emphasized. Moreover, adolescents’ media usage can be described according to a double dynamics, with new media being used as tools for socializing and communication, and television especially for shared viewing with the family.
The representation of the forest in Koldo Serra’s Bosque de sombras (2006)
Authors: Mitchell Paul 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
In this article, I undertake an analysis of the Spanish film, Bosque de sombras/The Backwoods in order to explore the shifting representations of the forest in the national cinema. I suggest that, during the dictatorship and the period of the transition following Franco’s death, the forest was utilized by film-makers as a site in which to express subversive political ideas. In the twentieth century, this rich tradition continues and yet, as the film which is used here as a case study demonstrates, with a significantly altered perspective. Rather than returning to the same denunciation of Falangist policies that had been the hallmark of much earlier Spanish cinema, el cine del bosque has now become a medium through which film-makers can explore more contemporary anxieties about masculine and regional/national identities, a focus of particular interest, given the current debate about an independent Catalan state.
Professional and Career Development of Vocational Subject Teachers as a Trend in the Lifelong Learning of Teachers
Authors: Tamášová Viola 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
This research study concerns the trends in the lifelong learning of teachers including self-education as a form of teacher personal development. It explores the importance, role and objectives of lifelong learning, andragogic pedeutology, as well as the trends and further education of possibilities of teachers in Slovakia with regards to the forms of learning, qualification education and continuing education. We present the findings of a research survey on the educational needs of secondary vocational school (SVS) teachers as one of the results of the KEGA 005 DTI-4/2013 project in the study. We also present the research objectives, research questions, research sample of SVS teachers, research methods and instruments. In addition to presenting the findings of the current and updated education needs of SVS teachers in the sample and their interpretation, we formulate the research conclusions on the educational needs of SVS teachers as one of the results of the KEGA 005 DTI-4/2013 project.
Father’s and Mother’s Roles and Their Particularities in Raising Children
Authors: Gežová Katarína Cimprichová 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
We live in the era, when a lack of understanding the elementary family's functions and ineffectiveness in creating lasting and open relations within the family backgrounds are a frequent phenomenon. The breakdown of the family is often caused by immaturity and inadequate conditions for the parental and marital role. Personal tragedies, as well as the consequences in the upbringing, are serious effects of divorce and family breakdown. In this article we are attempting to point out an importance of the family in our current society with an emphasis on the particularities of the father’s and mother’s role in child rearing.
Effects of neuritin on the migration, senescence and proliferation of human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells
Authors: Wang Xuhui , Liu Chunyan , Xu Fen , Cui Lijuan , Tan Siwei , Chen Rong , Yang Lei , Huang Jin 
Published: June 2015

AbstractNeuritin is a neurotrophic factor associated with neuroplasticity. Most studies on neuritin focus on the nervous system; however, there has been no comprehensive evaluation of neuritin in non-neuronal cells. In this study, we screened 11 cell lines and found that neuritin was not expressed in bone marrowderived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs). Neuritin-expressing BMSCs were obtained by transfection. In the neuritin-expressing BMSC model, we observed significantly greater cell migration and improved anti-senescence protection, in addition to reduced proliferation and viability. In conclusion, neuritin not only plays an important role in the nervous system but also has an effect on the migration, senescence, proliferation, and viability of stem cells. This study provides a theoretical basis for understanding the function of neuritin.
Wound healing potential of Capparis spinosa against cutaneous wounds infected by Escherichia coli in a rat model
Authors: Amiri Iman Asheghian , Moslemi Hamid Reza , Tehrani-Sharif Meysam , Kafshdouzan Khatereh 
Published: June 2015

Summary
Wound infection has become a major medical problem in recent years. This study was conducted to evaluate the healing activity of Capparis spinosa against surgical wounds infected by Escherichia coli. Twenty male rats were divided into two groups. Excisions were created surgically on the animals’ skin and then infected with E coli. Group 1 was treated with C spinosa while Group 2 was untreated. Wound biopsy specimens were collected on days 5, 10 and 16 and analyzed. Results showed that the hydroxyproline content in treatment group was significantly higher in various post wounding days. Protein content increased gradually in ten days. Results of histopathological studies showed moderate to intense granulation tissue formation in treated group on day 10. The histopathological studies showed, that the new epidermis in treated group was thicker than in control group on day 16 post wounding. The present study has demonstrated that ethanol extract of C spinosa includes properties that accelerate wound healing activities.