bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Educational intervention for parents of adolescents with chronic illness: a pre-post test pilot study
Authors: Akre Christina , Ramelet Anne-Sylvie , Berchtold André , Suris Joan-Carles 
Published: August 2014

Abstract

Objective: This pilot experimental study tested the feasibility and intended effect of an educational intervention for parents to help them assist their adolescent child with chronic illness (CI) in becoming autonomous.

Methods: A two-phase pre-post pilot intervention study targeting parents of adolescents with CI was conducted. Parents were allocated to group 1 and 2 and received the four-module intervention consecutively. Intended effect was measured through online questionnaires for parents and adolescents before, at 2 months after, and at 4–6 months after the intervention. Feasibility was assessed through an evaluation questionnaire for parents.

Results: The most useful considered modules concerned the future of the adolescent and parents and social life. The most valued aspect was to exchange with other parents going through similar problems and receiving a new outlook on their relationship with their child. For parents, improvement trends appeared for shared management, parent protection, and self-efficacy, and worsening trends appeared for coping skills, parental perception of child vulnerability, and parental stress. For adolescents, improvement trends appeared for self-efficacy and parental bonding and worsening trends appeared for shared management and coping skills.

Conclusion: Parents could benefit from peer-to-peer support and education as they support the needed autonomy development of their child. Future studies should test an online platform for parents to find peer support at all times and places.
Service leadership education for university students in Hong Kong: subjective outcome evaluation
Authors: Shek Daniel T.L. , Lin Li , Liu Ting Ting 
Published: August 2014

AbstractThis study examined the perceptions of students taking a subject entitled “Service Leadership” at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. After taking the subject, the students were invited to respond to a subjective outcome evaluation measure assessing the perceived program qualities, instructor qualities and perceived benefits of the subject. Regarding the descriptive profile of responses to the items, students displayed positive perceptions of the subject content and teachers, and most of them regarded the subject to be beneficial to their development of service leadership qualities. While the three dimensions of subjective outcome were significantly correlated, perceived program qualities but not perceived instructor qualities predicted perceived effectiveness of the program.
Growth failure associated with early neglect: pilot comparison of neglected US children and international adoptees
Authors: Miller Bradley S. , Spratt Eve G. , Himes John H. , Condon Doreen , Summer Andrea , Papa Carrie E. , Brady Kathleen T. 
Published: August 2014

AbstractThe long-lasting impact of different neglectful environments on growth in children is not well studied. Three groups of children, 3–10 years old, were recruited (n=60): previously institutionalized international adoptees living in stable home environments for at least 2 years (IA; n=15), children with a history of neglect born in the USA (USN; n=17), and controls (n=28). Children underwent physical examination, anthropometry, and collection of serum for growth parameters. Mean height standard deviation scores (SDS) were different (p<0.05). Age-adjusted head circumference (HC) was significantly smaller (p<0.05) in IAs. Insulin growth factor (IGF-1), a marker of growth hormone action, was higher in US neglected children. IGF-1 adjusted for age and weight SDS were different (p<0.05) between control and US neglect groups. The degree of growth failure in height and HC in IAs was more severe than neglected US children. These findings may reflect differences between the impact of chronic and intermittent deprivation on the growth hormone system.
PER UNA NUOVA INTERPRETAZIONE DI ARISTIA, TrGF 9 F 1
Authors: Carrara Laura 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
In the only surviving fragment of Aristias’ Antaeus (TrGF 9 F 1) a difficulty arises when one tries to make sense of the proper name ∫Antaiov, which, in the only source that transmits the fragment (Herodian’s On Lexical Singularity), is featured just before what is usually considered to be the beginning of the fragment itself. Snell’s interpretation of ∫Antaiov as a piece of information provided by Herodian about the identity of the persona loquens is not convincing; however, the expunction of the word preferred by both Lehrs and Lentz is not justified either. Instead of interpreting ∫Antaiov as a word introduced by Herodian or as an explanatory gloss, this article suggests incorporating the proper name in Aristias’ verse and interpreting this new text as an acatalectic iambic tetrameter. As in dramatic poetry this kind of metre is found only in satyr play, it is worth reconsidering the evidence for attributing the Antaeus - the plot of which is far from certain - to this literary genre.
MARONIS MENTULA: VERGIL ALS PRIAPEEN-DICHTER BEI MARTIAL (MART. 9, 33)
Authors: Heil Andreas 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
In the traditional view, Martial’s epigram 9. 33 makes fun of a fictive character named Maro, who - thanks to his oversized phallus (mentula) - is applauded in the baths. This paper argues that the real concern of the poem are not (or not in the first place) physical body parts, but a literary corpus of obscene texts featuring the notorious mentula, namely the Priapea attributed to P. Vergilius Maro.
VARRO UND ISIDOR IN DEN GROMATICI VETERES
Authors: Lindermann Jens-Olaf 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
The Corpus agrimensorum Romanorum is a compilation of treatises on land-surveying which has been passed down to us in a manuscript from the sixth century AD (Arcerianus, Cod. Guelf. 36. 23 A). The best known authors included are Frontinus (ca. 40-107 AD), Hyginus gromaticus (lived during the reign of Trajan, 98-117 AD) and Siculus Flaccus (possibly third century AD). This paper addresses 11 passages in the corpus which discuss the origins of technical terms used in the text. Analysis of the content, language and style of these etymologies shows that they are later additions, which mostly originate from Varro, and should be deleted. It is also shown that, on palaeographic grounds, the order of a large body of text as found in modern editions must be reconsidered.
Proteomic Analysis Reveals CACN-1 Is a Component of the Spliceosome inCaenorhabditis elegans
Authors: Doherty Michael F , Adelmant Guillaume , Cecchetelli Alyssa D , Marto Jarrod A , Cram Erin J 
Published: August 2014

AbstractCell migration is essential for embryonic development and tissue formation in all animals. cacn-1 is a conserved gene of unknown molecular function identified in a genome-wide screen for genes that regulate distal tip cell migration in the nematode worm Caenorhabditis elegans. In this study we take a proteomics approach to understand CACN-1 function. To isolate CACN-1−interacting proteins, we used an in vivo tandem-affinity purification strategy. Tandem-affinity purification−tagged CACN-1 complexes were isolated from C. elegans lysate, analyzed by mass spectrometry, and characterized bioinformatically. Results suggest significant interaction of CACN-1 with the C. elegans spliceosome. All of the identified interactors were screened for distal tip cell migration phenotypes using RNAi. Depletion of many of these factors led to distal tip cell migration defects, particularly a failure to stop migrating, a phenotype commonly seen in cacn-1 deficient animals. The results of this screen identify eight novel regulators of cell migration and suggest CACN-1 may participate in a protein network dedicated to high-fidelity gonad development. The composition of proteins comprising the CACN-1 network suggests that this critical developmental module may exert its influence through alternative splicing or other post-transcriptional gene regulation.
Thermophysical properties of SnO2-based transparent conductive films: Effect of dopant species and structure compared with In2O3-, ZnO-, and TiO2-based films
Authors: Oka Nobuto , Yamada Saori , Yagi Takashi , Taketoshi Naoyuki , Jia Junjun , Shigesato Yuzo 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
Using Vignettes to Tap Into Moral Reasoning in Public Health Policy: Practical Advice and Design Principles From a Study on Food Advertising to Children
Authors: Mah Catherine L. , Taylor Emily , Hoang Sylvia , Cook Brian 
Published: August 2014

In this article, we describe a process for designing and applying vignettes in public health policy research and practice. We developed this methodology for a study on moral reasoning underpinning policy debate on food advertising to children. Using vignettes prompted policy actors who were relatively entrenched in particular ways of speaking professionally about a controversial and ethically challenging issue to converse in a more authentic and reflective way. Vignettes hold benefits and complexities. They can focus attention on moral conflicts, draw out different types of evidence to support moral reasoning, and enable simultaneous consideration of real and ideal worlds. We suggest a process and recommendations on design features for crafting vignettes for public health policy.
Sexual Orientation, Adult Connectedness, Substance Use, and Mental Health Outcomes Among Adolescents: Findings From the 2009 New York City Youth Risk Behavior Survey
Authors: Seil Kacie S. , Desai Mayur M. , Smith Megan V. 
Published: August 2014

Objectives. We examined associations between identifying as lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) and lacking a connection with an adult at school on adolescent substance use and mental health outcomes including suicidality. Methods. We analyzed data from the 2009 New York City Youth Risk Behavior Survey (n = 8910). Outcomes of interest included alcohol use, marijuana use, illicit drug use, depressive symptomatology, suicide ideation, and suicide attempt. Results. The prevalence of each outcome was significantly higher among LGB adolescents than heterosexual adolescents and among those who lacked an adult connection at school than among those who did have such a connection. Even when LGB adolescents had an adult connection at school, their odds of most outcomes were significantly higher than for heterosexual adolescents. Those LGB adolescents who lacked a school adult connection had the poorest outcomes (about 45% reported suicide ideation; 31% suicide attempt). Conclusions. Adolescents who are LGB, particularly those who lack a connection with school adults, are at high risk for substance use and poorer mental health outcomes. Interventions should focus on boosting social support and improving outcomes for this vulnerable group.
Impact of an Exercise Intervention on Physical Activity During Pregnancy: The Behaviors Affecting Baby and You Study
Authors: Hawkins Marquis , Chasan-Taber Lisa , Marcus Bess , Stanek Edward , Braun Barry , Ciccolo Joe , Markenson Glenn 
Published: August 2014

Objectives. We examined the impact of a prenatal exercise intervention on physical activity in 260 women at risk for gestational diabetes mellitus. Methods. We randomized participants in the Behaviors Affecting Baby and You (BABY) Study, which took place from 2007 to 2012, to either a 12-week individually tailored, motivationally matched exercise intervention (n = 132) or to a comparison health and wellness intervention (n = 128). We assessed physical activity with the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire. We used linear mixed models to evaluate the impact of the interventions on change in physical activity according to intensity and type, total walking, and sedentary behavior. Results. Compared with the health and wellness arm, the exercise arm had significantly greater increases in sports or exercise activity (0.3 vs 5.3 metabolic equivalent of task [MET] hours/week; P < .001), and smaller declines in total activity (–42.7 vs –2.1 MET hours/week; P = .02) and activities of moderate to vigorous intensity (–30.6 vs −10.6 MET hours/week; P = .05), and was more likely to achieve recommended guidelines for physical activity (odds ratio = 2.12; 95% confidence interval = 1.45, 3.10). Conclusions. These findings extend the previous literature by demonstrating the benefits of a clinically feasible exercise intervention in an ethnically and socio-economically diverse population. Given the increased risk of adverse maternal health outcomes in ethnic minority groups, these findings may have important implications for reducing health disparities.
The Alcohol Policy Environment and Policy Subgroups as Predictors of Binge Drinking Measures Among US Adults
Authors: Xuan Ziming , Blanchette Jason , Nelson Toben F. , Heeren Timothy , Oussayef Nadia , Naimi Timothy S. 
Published: August 2014

Objectives. We examined the relationships of the state-level alcohol policy environment and policy subgroups with individual-level binge drinking measures.Methods. We used generalized estimating equations regression models to relate the alcohol policy environment based on data from 29 policies in US states from 2004 to 2009 to 3 binge drinking measures in adults from the 2005 to 2010 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System surveys.Results. A 10 percentage point higher alcohol policy environment score, which reflected increased policy effectiveness and implementation, was associated with an 8% lower adjusted odds of binge drinking and binge drinking 5 or more times, and a 10% lower adjusted odds of consuming 10 or more drinks. Policies that targeted the general population rather than the underage population, alcohol consumption rather than impaired driving, and raising the price or reducing the availability of alcohol had the strongest independent associations with reduced binge drinking. Alcohol taxes and outlet density accounted for approximately half of the effect magnitude observed for all policies.Conclusions. A small number of policies that raised alcohol prices and reduced its availability appeared to affect binge drinking.
Epigenome: Biosensor of Cumulative Exposure to Chemical and Nonchemical Stressors Related to Environmental Justice
Authors: Olden Kenneth , Lin Yu-Sheng , Gruber David , Sonawane Babasaheb 
Published: August 2014

Understanding differential disease susceptibility requires new tools to quantify the cumulative effects of environmental stress. Evidence suggests that social, physical, and chemical stressors can influence disease through the accumulation of epigenetic modifications. Geographically stable epigenetic alterations could identify plausible mechanisms for health disparities among the disadvantaged and poor. Relations between neighborhood-specific epigenetic markers and disease would identify the most appropriate targets for medical and environmental intervention. Complex interactions among genes, the environment, and disease require the examination of how epigenetic changes regulate susceptibility to environmental stressors. Progress in understanding disparities in disease susceptibility may depend on assessing the cumulative effect of environmental stressors on genetic substrates. We highlight key concepts regarding the interface between environmental stress, epigenetics, and chronic disease.
Diversity of Microscopic Fungi in the Raw Milk from Latvian Organic Farms
Authors: Gulbe Gundega , Valdovska Anda 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
Raw milk is an ideal growth medium for microorganisms (including many fungal species), as such milk provides all necessary nutrients and conditions for their growth. The objective of the present study was to investigate the diversity of microscopic fungi in the milk obtained in Latvian organic farms depending on cow herd size and season. The study was carried out on 547 milk samples taken from 14 organic dairy farms from December 2011 to November 2012. The farms were divided into three groups according to herd size: small (S - 3-30 cows per shed), medium (M – 31–60 cows per shed), and large (L – 61–120 cows per shed). Milk samples from all four quarters in the same sampling tube were studied. Yeasts and moulds were found in 63.1% and 44.2% of samples, respectively. The identified mould strains belonged to 15 genera - most frequently to Absidia, Aspergillus, Apophysomyces, Mucor, Penicillium, and Rhizopus spp. The highest occurrence of yeasts and moulds was in L herds (73.6% and 50.9%, respectively). Also, milk samples from L herds had the greatest degree of yeast and mould contamination (5.3 and 2.8 log CFU mL-1, respectively). It was found that the occurrence of yeasts was similar by seasons (54.9–68.9%), varying from 5.5 log CFU mL-1 in winter to 2.1–3.3 log CFU mL-1 in other seasons. The occurrence of moulds was the highest in spring (61.6%) and autumn (58.5%), but in winter and summer it was twice lower. The milk samples obtained in winter and summer contained more mould colonies (2.7 and 2.5 log CFU mL-1, respectively) than those obtained in spring and autumn (1.8–1.3 log CFU mL-1, respectively).
Low dose computerized tomography examinations of coronary occlusive disease
Authors: Mladenovic Ana , Markovic Zeljko , Radenković Sandra , Orbovic Bojana , Mirčetić Vladimir , Tomašek Goran 
Published: August 2014

AbstractBackground: The aim of this study was to present an original technique of low-dose coronary computerized tomographyangiography (CCTA) for the evaluation and early diagnosis of coronary occlusive disease (COD) and to compare from this technique of CCTA with those resulting from the latest conventional angiography and multidetector computerized tomography units. Methodology: The study included 820 CCTA exams of patients with COD (average age 61 +/− 7 years), with a follow-up exam in 204 male (39%) and 62 female (20%) patients with hemodynamically insignificant coronary occlusion. Exams were performed using a 64-slice computerized tomography (CT) unit using electrocardiography (ECG)-triggering and individual settings (voltage of the x-ray tube and effective tube-current) based on each patient’s body mass index. Exponential dose for each exam was defined. Results:There was a statistically significant progression in the number of patients in whom occlusion of one of 3 coronary arteries occurred in hemodynamically significant occlusive disease (occlusion of more than 50% of lumen) — 60 of 204 males and 12 of 62 females (p<0.0001 and p<0.001). The mid-effective radiation dose during CCTA exams was 1.9+/-0.7mSv (range of 0.9 to 3.9 mSv). Conclusion: Prospective ECG-triggering allowed for low-dose CCTA exams while still enabling high diagnostic accuracy in evaluating patients with COD. The technique used in this study resulted in 2 times less the exponential dose than conventional angiography.
Involvement of melatonin applied to Vigna radiata L. seeds in plant response to chilling stress
Authors: Szafrańska Katarzyna , Szewczyk Rafał , Janas Krystyna 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
The impact of melatonin (50 µM L−1) applied to Vigna radiata seeds by hydro-priming on phenolic content, L-phenylalanine ammonialyase (PAL) activity, MEL level, antioxidant properties of ethanol extracts as well as electrolyte leakage from chilled and re-warmed Vigna radiata roots of seedlings were examined. Seedlings obtained from non-primed seeds, hydro-primed and hydro-primed with MEL were investigated after 2 days of chilling and 2 days of re-warming. At 25°C, the level of MEL in roots derived from seeds hydro-primed with MEL was 7-fold higher than in roots derived from non-primed seeds. However, the content of MEL significantly decreased in all variants investigated after re-warming, in contrast to PAL activity and phenolic levels, which reached the highest values. The antioxidant capacity of ethanol extracts from chilled and re-warmed roots, determined by ABTS+· assay, was correlated with phenolic content while the reducing ability of these extracts, determined by the FRAP method, correlated with PAL activity. However, both were the highest in rewarmed roots with applied MEL, which was accompanied by a significant decline in electrolyte leakage. Taken together, results may indicate that MEL can play a positive role in plant acclimation to stressful conditions and activation of phenolic pathway by this molecule.
Effect of ELF-EMF on antioxidant status and micronuclei in K562 cells and normal lymphocytes
Authors: Srdjenovic Branislava , Mrdjanovic Jasminka , Galovic Aleksandra , Kladar Nebojsa , Bozin Biljana , Jurisic Vladimir , Bogdanovic Gordana 
Published: August 2014

AbstractThe effect of ELF-EMF on DNA through changes in antioxidative enzyme activities has not been sufficiently explored yet. The aim of this study was to determine ELF-EMF effect on antioxidative enzymes in cancer cell line and genotoxic potential on normal human lymphocytes. K562 cells were exposed to 50 Hz ELF-EMF (40 μT, 100 μT; 3 h, 24 h) and spectrophotometric determination of lipid peroxidation and antioxidative enzyme activities was conducted. Genotoxicity of ELF-EMF (50 Hz, 100 μT) was investigated by cytokinesis-block micronucleus assay in a normal human lymphocytes (exposure 24 h and 48 h). Results demonstrated that ELF-EMF did not alter the process of lipid peroxidation and superoxide dismutase activity. Catalase activity was increased only after application of 100 μT EMF for 24 h. Glutathione-S-transferase and -reductase activities were increased. Treatment with 100 μT ELF-EMF (24 h, 48 h) significantly reduced micronuclei incidence, while cell proliferation was significantly increased. Results indicate that 50 Hz ELF-EMF (40 μT, 100 μT) are week stressors which alone cannot generate enough ROS to induce process of lipid peroxidation in cancer cell line but strong enough to induce response of antioxidative system. Furthermore, 100 μT ELF-EMF in human lymphocytes did not exhibit genotoxic potential during 24 h and 48 h treatment, but stimulated cell proliferation.
Effects of smoke water and karrikin on seed germination of 13 species growing in China
Authors: Zhou Junfang , Teixeira da Silva Jaime , Ma Guohua 
Published: August 2014

Abstract
Plant-derived smoke water (SW), derived from combusted plant material, has been shown to stimulate seed germination and improve seedling vigor of a number of plant species from fire-dependent Mediterranean-type climate areas. The effects of SW on seed germination of 13 plant species from southern tropical and subtropical monsoon climate regions of South China are reported for the first time in this study using laboratory and pot trials. Among the 13 species tested, only Aristolochia debilis showed a significant positive response to commercial SW when diluted 1:10. Seed germination of A. debilis was also stimulated by 1–100 nM 3-methyl-2H-furo [2, 3-c] pyran-2-one (karrikin 1 or KAR1) and by 10–1000 µM gibberellic acid (GA3). GA3 stimulated seed germination of Santalum album and significantly elongated the radicles of A. debilis while SW could not. The functions and/or metabolic pathways of Kar1 and GA3 are likely to be separate and/or distinct.