bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Elite Performance for Grain Yield from Unadapted Exotic Soybean Germplasm in Three Cycles of a Recurrent Selection Experiment
Authors: Posadas Luis G. , Eskridge Kent M. , Specht James E. , Graef George L. 
Published: September 2014

ABSTRACTSoybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] germplasm collections remain largely unexploited for complex quantitative traits such as grain yield. A long‐term recurrent selection (RS) program was developed to improve soybean grain yield in a population designated UP2Y, developed from seven unimproved plant introductions selected on their high seed protein concentration and diverse geographical origin. The objective of this study was to evaluate effects of S3–derived line RS for increased grain yield on major agronomic traits of the UP2Y population. Response to selection was measured by evaluating the 10 highest‐yielding lines selected at the end of each of three RS cycles along with the seven founders and three check cultivars in three replications of a randomized complete block design in eight environments. After three cycles of RS, grain yield increased significantly (P < 0.001) from a mean of 3070 kg ha−1 for Cycle 0 (C0) to a mean of 5037 kg ha−1 for Cycle 3 (C3) with an average significant (P < 0.001) gain of 567 kg ha−1 cycle−1. Mean maturity and plant lodging decreased significantly, while average plant height increased after three cycles of RS. We present evidence suggesting that effective selection methods can bring together the appropriate genetic makeup for superior performance from nonelite landraces of exotic geographical origins in a relatively short time. Our evidence further supports previous findings of favorable alleles being present in untapped germplasm.
Forming Core Collections in Barnyard, Kodo, and Little Millets using Morphoagronomic Descriptors
Authors: Upadhyaya H.D. , Dwivedi S.L. , Singh S.K. , Singh S. , Vetriventhan M. , Sharma S. 
Published: September 2014

ABSTRACTMillets are hardy crops adapted to marginal lands in hot, drought‐prone arid and semiarid environments. Among the small millets, barnyard (Echinochloa spp.), kodo (Paspalum scrobiculatum L.), and little (Panicum sumatrense Roth ex Roem. and Schult.) millets are the most underresearched crops in terms of useful genetic and genomic resources available to breeders for genetic enhancement in these crops. A core collection is an important strategy to enhance use of diverse germplasm with agronomically beneficial traits in applied breeding. The entire germplasm collections of barnyard (736 accessions), kodo (656 accessions), and little (460 accessions) millets at ICRISAT were evaluated for 20 to 21 morphoagronomic traits in two to three rainy seasons at Patancheru, India. Quantitative traits data were subjected to residual (or restricted) maximum likelihood analysis and the best linear unbiased predictors were obtained. Qualitative traits data and standardized data on quantitative traits were used to determine Gower distance matrix, which was subjected to hierarchical cluster analysis following Ward method at R2 0.75 to form distinct clusters. About 10% or a minimum of one accession from each cluster were selected to form core collections, which consisted of 89 accessions in barnyard, 75 in kodo, and 56 in little millets. Comparisons of means, variances, frequency distribution, diversity indices, and correlations indicated that the variation in the entire collection has been preserved in the core collections, which can be evaluated multilocationally to identify trait‐specific diverse germplasm for use in genetic improvement of these crops.
Impact of Islet Autoimmunity on the Progressive β-Cell Functional Decline in Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Brooks-Worrell Barbara M. , Boyko Edward J. , Palmer Jerry P. 
Published: September 2014

OBJECTIVECross-sectional studies have suggested that islet autoimmunity may be more prevalent in type 2 diabetes (T2D) than previously appreciated and may contribute to the progressive decline in β-cell function. In this study, we longitudinally evaluated the effect of islet autoimmune development on the progressive β-cell dysfunction in T2D patients.RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODSTwenty-three T2D patients negative for islet autoantibodies (GAD antibody and insulinoma-associated protein 2) and islet-specific T cells were evaluated prospectively for up to 36 months. We investigated the percentage of patients who developed islet autoantibodies (Ab+) and/or islet-reactive T cells (T+) and the effect of the islet autoimmunity on fasting and glucagon-stimulated C-peptide responses. We defined positive islet autoimmunity as Ab+ and/or T+ for at least two study visits.RESULTSOf the 23 patients, 6 (26%) remained negative for islet autoimmunity (Ab−T−), 14 (61%) developed Ab+ and/or T+, and 3 (13%) were unclassifiable because they developed islet autoimmunity at only one study visit. Islet Ab+ was observed to be less stable than islet-specific T-cell responses. Development of islet autoimmunity was significantly associated with a more rapid decline in fasting (P &lt; 0.0001) and glucagon-stimulated (P &lt; 0.05) C-peptide responses.CONCLUSIONSThese pilot data suggest that the development of islet autoimmunity in T2D is associated with a significantly more rapid β-cell functional decline.
Analysis of an M|G|1|R queue with batch arrivals and two hysteretic overload control policies
Authors: Gaidamaka Yuliya , Pechinkin Alexander , Razumchik Rostislav , Samouylov Konstantin , Sopin Eduard 
Published: September 2014

Abstract
Hysteretic control of arrivals is one of the most easy-to-implement and effective solutions of overload problems occurring in SIP-servers. A mathematical model of an SIP server based on the queueing system M[X]|G|1(L,H)|(H,R) with batch arrivals and two hysteretic loops is being analyzed. This paper proposes two analytical methods for studying performance characteristics related to the number of customers in the system. Two control policies defined by instants when it is decided to change the system’s mode are considered. The expression for an important performance characteristic of each policy (the mean time between changes in the system mode) is presented. Numerical examples that allow comparison of the efficiency of both policies are given
Modeling acquaintance networks based on balance theory
Authors: Vukašinović Vida , Šilc Jurij , Škrekovski Risth 
Published: September 2014

Abstract
An acquaintance network is a social structure made up of a set of actors and the ties between them. These ties change dynamically as a consequence of incessant interactions between the actors. In this paper we introduce a social network model called the Interaction-Based (IB) model that involves well-known sociological principles. The connections between the actors and the strength of the connections are influenced by the continuous positive and negative interactions between the actors and, vice versa, the future interactions are more likely to happen between the actors that are connected with stronger ties. The model is also inspired by the social behavior of animal species, particularly that of ants in their colony. A model evaluation showed that the IB model turned out to be sparse. The model has a small diameter and an average path length that grows in proportion to the logarithm of the number of vertices. The clustering coefficient is relatively high, and its value stabilizes in larger networks. The degree distributions are slightly right-skewed. In the mature phase of the IB model, i.e., when the number of edges does not change significantly, most of the network properties do not change significantly either. The IB model was found to be the best of all the compared models in simulating the e-mail URV (University Rovira i Virgili of Tarragona) network because the properties of the IB model more closely matched those of the e-mail URV network than the other models
A RED modified weighted moving average for soft real-time application
Authors: Domanśka Joanna , Domański Adam , Augustyn Dariusz R. , Klamka Jerzy 
Published: September 2014

Abstract
The popularity of TCP/IP has resulted in an increase in usage of best-effort networks for real-time communication. Much effort has been spent to ensure quality of service for soft real-time traffic over IP networks. The Internet Engineering Task Force has proposed some architecture components, such as Active Queue Management (AQM). The paper investigates the influence of the weighted moving average on packet waiting time reduction for an AQM mechanism: the RED algorithm. The proposed method for computing the average queue length is based on a difference equation (a recursive equation). Depending on a particular optimality criterion, proper parameters of the modified weighted moving average function can be chosen. This change will allow reducing the number of violations of timing constraints and better use of this mechanism for soft real-time transmissions. The optimization problem is solved through simulations performed in OMNeT++ and later verified experimentally on a Linux implementation
Strategies to increase selectivity of analytical methods for As, Cr and Se speciation in biological samples: A review
Authors: Carvalho Dayene C. , Coelho Nívia M. M. , Melo Coelho Luciana , Borges Simone S. S. , Neri Thais S. , Alves Vanessa N. 
Published: September 2014

AbstractThis review provides an overview and discusses different analytical strategies that minimize or eliminate the preparation of samples for speciation of organic and inorganic species of As, Cr and Se in samples of biological interest. These metals are important for the human body and the presence of various chemical forms of metals determines its essentiality and toxicity, thus speciation comes as an important tool for the study of biological samples. However, speciation requires a reduction in the steps of sample preparation, allowing a sample investigation in its most native form in order to reduce the changes in chemical species. The strategies proposed for speciation of these metals include: solid phase extraction, point cloud extraction, suspension and direct analysis. Selected methods proposed for the speciation of organic and inorganic species of As, Cr and Se were reviewed including their main figures of merit, advantages and disadvantages
Early reperfusion and clinical outcomes in patients with M2 occlusion: pooled analysis of the PROACT II, IMS, and IMS II studies
Authors: Rahme Ralph , Yeatts Sharon D. , Abruzzo Todd A. , Jimenez Lincoln , Fan Liqiong , Tomsick Thomas A. , Ringer Andrew J. , Furlan Anthony J. , Broderick Joseph P. , Khatri Pooja 
Published: September 2014

Object
The role of endovascular therapy in patients with acute ischemic stroke and a solitary M2 occlusion remains unclear. Through a pooled analysis of 3 interventional stroke trials, the authors sought to analyze the impact of successful early reperfusion of M2 occlusions on patient outcome.

Methods
Patients with a solitary M2 occlusion were identified from the Prolyse in Acute Cerebral Thromboembolism (PROACT) II, Interventional Management of Stroke (IMS), and IMS II trial databases and were divided into 2 groups: successful reperfusion (thrombolysis in cerebral infarction [TICI] 2–3) at 2 hours and failed reperfusion (TICI 0–1) at 2 hours. Baseline characteristics and clinical outcomes were compared.

Results
Sixty-three patients, 40 from PROACT II and 23 from IMS and IMS II, were identified. Successful early angiographic reperfusion (TICI 2–3) was observed in 31 patients (49.2%). No statistically significant difference in the rates of intracerebral hemorrhage (60.9% vs 47.6%, p = 0.55) or mortality (19.4% vs 15.6%, p = 0.75) was observed. However, there was a trend toward higher incidence of symptomatic hemorrhage in the TICI 2–3 group (17.4% vs 0%, p = 0.11). There was also a trend toward higher baseline glucose levels in this group (151.5 mg/dl vs 129.6 mg/ dl, p = 0.09). Despite these differences, the rate of functional independence (modified Rankin Scale Score 0–2) at 3 months was similar (TICI 2–3, 58.1% vs TICI 0–1, 53.1%; p = 0.80).

Conclusions
A positive correlation between successful early reperfusion and clinical outcome could not be demonstrated for patients with M2 occlusion. Irrespective of reperfusion status, such patients have better outcomes than those with more proximal occlusions, with more than 50% achieving functional independence at 3 months.
The 1-piece transbasal approach: operative technique and anatomical study
Authors: Effendi Sabih T. , Rao Vikas Y. , Momin Eric N. , Cruz-Navarro Jovany , Duckworth Edward A. M. 
Published: September 2014

Object
The transbasal approach (TBA) is an anterior skull base approach, which provides access to the anterior skull base, sellar-suprasellar region, and clivus. The TBA typically involves a bifrontal craniotomy with orbital bar and/or nasal bone osteotomies performed in 2 separate steps. The authors explored the feasibility of routinely performing this approach in 1 piece with a quantitative cadaveric anatomical study, and present an operative case example of their approach.

Methods
Seven latex-injected cadaveric heads underwent a 1-piece TBA, followed by additional bone removal typical for a traditional 2-piece approach. Six surgical angles relative to the pituitary stalk, as well as the surface area of the orbital roof osteotomy, were measured before and after additional bone removal. The vertical angle from the frontonasal suture to the foramen cecum was measured in all specimens. In addition to an anatomical study, the authors have used this technique in the operating room, and present an illustrative case of resection of an anterior skull base meningioma.

Results
Morphometric results were as follows: the vertical angle from the frontonasal suture to the foramen cecum ranged from 17.4° to 29.7° (mean 23.8° ± 4.8°) superiorly. Of the 6 surgical angle measures, only the middle horizontal angle was increased in the 2-piece versus the 1-piece approach (mean 43.4° ± 4.6° vs 43.0° ± 4.3°, respectively; p = 0.049), with a mean increase of 0.4°. The surface area of the orbital osteotomy was increased in the 2-piece versus the 1-piece approach (mean 2467 mm2 ± 360 mm2 vs 2045 mm2 ± 352 mm2, respectively; p < 0.001). The patient in the illustrative clinical case had a good outcome, both clinically and cosmetically.

Conclusions
The 1-piece TBA provides an alternative to the traditional 2-piece approach. It allows easier reconstruction, potentially decreased operative time, and improved cosmesis. While more of the orbital roof can be removed with the 2-piece approach, this additional bone removal offers only a small increase in 1 of 6 surgical angles that were measured.
Presence of matrix metalloproteinase–2 and tissue inhibitor matrix metalloproteinase–2 gene polymorphisms and immunohistochemical expressions in intracranial meningiomas
Authors: Coven İlker , Ozer Ozge , Ozen Ozlem , Şahin Feride İffet , Altinors Nur 
Published: September 2014

Object
Meningiomas are benign extraaxial tumors with a slow progression. Some of them, in spite of being benign in nature, may show an aggressive progression pattern. To investigate the behavioral characteristics of meningiomas, researchers have studied matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), their tissue inhibitors (TIMPs), interstitial collagens, proteins, vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGF), and tumor necrosis factors.

Methods
In this study, the authors investigated MMP2 and TIMP2 gene polymorphisms in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue samples obtained from meningioma patients who had previously undergone surgery at the authors' institution. In addition, brain invasion, Ki-67 index, and MMP-2 and TIMP-2 expressions were investigated using immunohistochemical methods. MMP2 (735C>T, 1575G>A, 1306C>T) and TIMP2 (418G>C, 303C>T) gene polymorphisms were investigated from paraffin-embedded tissue sections using the polymerase chain reaction–restriction fragment length polymorphism method.

Results
There were statistically significant differences between genotype (p = 0.001) and allele frequencies (p = 0.001 and OR 7.4 [95% CI 1.5–36.2]) in patient and control groups for MMP2 1306C>T polymorphism. The authors did not find a statistically significant difference for other polymorphisms. GA genotype was found to be more frequent when brain invasion was suspected for MMP2 1575G>A polymorphism (p = 0.006). There was not a statistically significant difference for other MMP2 or TIMP2 gene polymorphisms.

Conclusions
The authors' results support the importance of MMPs and their tissue inhibitors in meningioma pathogenesis. In future studies, these gene polymorphisms, especially MMP2 1306C>T and 1575G>A, should be investigated for meningioma or brain invasion susceptibility in larger study groups.
Entre injonctions à dire et à taire le corps. Les voies étroites de la reconnaissance littéraire pour les écrivaines tunisiennes
Authors: Kréfa Abir 
Published: September 2014

Le corps féminin est largement décrit dans les romans des écrivaines tunisiennes contemporaines : dominé et violenté, il est aussi le lieu de la résistance à la domination masculine. Cet article traite des contraintes que les écrivaines tunisiennes doivent affronter : l’expression du corps subit la censure des hommes de leur famille, mais elles sont incitées par les pairs, les critiques littéraires et les éditeurs, à transgresser les normes sociales. L’article met en évidence les processus qui tendent à exclure les écrivaines de la reconnaissance littéraire et dans le même temps, leurs stratégies pour faire valoir leurs compétences créatives.
Une asouade chez la comtesse de Ségur ou comment édifier la jeunesse
Authors: Vinson Marie-Christine 
Published: September 2014

La découverte inattendue, dans Diloy le chemineau de la comtesse de Ségur, d’un dialogue et d’une illustration évoquant tous deux une cérémonie de type charivarique – la promenade à l’envers sur l’âne – est à l’origine de ce travail. L’analyse ethnocritique permet de cerner la réappropriation fictionnelle de cette pratique coutumière dans la littérature de jeunesse du xix e siècle et de comprendre comment, dans la visée « éducative » et « moderne » de cette fiction enfantine, le rite vivant s’est moralisé et folklorisé.
Analyse de trois canaux de transfert de technologies vertes entre la Chine et le Japon : methodologies et resultats
Authors: Lacour Pauline , Figuière Catherine 
Published: September 2014

Cet article propose une évaluation du contenu environnemental des relations économiques entre le Japon et la Chine, en se basant sur l’analyse de trois canaux de transferts de technologies environnementales : les échanges de biens environnementaux, les familles internationales de brevets et les mécanismes pour un développement propre. D’abord, le renversement du solde de la balance commerciale chinoise de certains biens environnementaux révèle l’acquisition de technologies de gestion de la pollution atmosphérique, de gestion des eaux usées et d’utilisation de sources d’énergie renouvelables. Ensuite, les données sur les familles internationales de brevets mettent en évidence la prédominance de technologies visant à réduire la pollution de l’air dans les transferts. Enfin, des équipements et des connaissances sont transférés dans le cadre de mécanismes de développement propre financés par des firmes japonaises sur le territoire chinois, sachant que les transferts ont lieu dans le cadre de projets de forte efficacité environnementale. Classification JEL : O30, O14, O53, Q55, Q56.
Quel modele économique pour la Chine ? Analyse critique sur La Voie chinoise de Michel Aglietta et Guo Bai
Authors: Andréani Tony , Herrera Rémy 
Published: September 2014

Cet article propose un examen critique du livre La Voie chinoise de Michel Aglietta et Guo Bai. Après avoir présenté l’interprétation du « capitalisme sui generis » chinois que donnent ces auteurs, puis notre propre grille de lecture, nous revenons sur certains des thèmes abordés dans ce livre : l’analyse des déséquilibres de l’économie chinoise, les questions de l’allocation des facteurs et de leurs prix, les réglementations des marchés obligataires et des actions, les spécificités des entreprises publiques, la conception des services publics, la planification stratégique, la question du pouvoir et le « socialisme à la chinois e ». JEL Classification : L51, N15, O11, P33, P34.
Le problème du « Moi » dans la philosophie de Vladimir Soloviev et de l'âge d'argent
Authors: Dobrokhotov Alexandre L. 
Published: September 2014

La polémique entre V. Soloviev et L. Lopatine met en lumière les recherches de la philosophie russe sur son mode propre de compréhension du Moi. Pour Soloviev, on ne peut attribuer au sujet de la conscience en tant que tel une réalité autre que phénoménologique. Lopatine propose une variante, proche de Leibniz, selon laquelle le Moi est une conscience subjective, présente aux différents niveaux du développement spirituel. Cette interprétation est reprise et développée, dans une certaine mesure, par N. Losski. G. Chpet tire un bilan de la discussion, en posant le caractère « communautaire » [ obščnost ’] particulier du Moi, qui se réalise non par la « généralisation » [ obobščenie ] mais par la « communication » [ obščenie ].
L' a priori corporel : jugement et équilibre
Authors: Molchanov Victor 
Published: September 2014

Le jugement et l’équilibre sont examinés comme les propriétés fondamentales du corps humain. Le jugement corporel (par exemple, un mouvement correct ou incorrect de la main prenant un objet) aussi bien que l’équilibre sont caractérisés par l’opposition du vrai et du faux ; ils sont non seulement contraints de prétendre à la vérité, mais obligés d’y accéder. Une analogie existe entre l’équilibre comme condition nécessaire de l’existence d’un corps, et l’évidence comme critère nécessaire de la vérité. Le corps, qui juge et qui garde l’équilibre, constitue le soubassement de la liberté humaine.
Dialogique ontologique de la culture
Authors: Akhutin Anatoly V. 
Published: September 2014

Peut-on fonder logiquement différents mondes culturels et penser une culture spécifique à la raison universelle ? Est-il possible de comprendre la raison à sujets multiples des divers mondes culturels comme la raison en tant que telle ? Pour accéder au fondement de l’être rationnel en accord avec notre monde global et multiculturel, il faut que soit pensable une telle notion de raison pure à sujets multiples. L’unité logique d’une telle raison à sujets multiples n’est pas un simple principe, mais un dialogue principiel, philosophique par nature.
L'anthropologie synergique : vers une nouvelle conception de l'homme
Authors: Horujy Sergeï 
Published: September 2014

Les conceptions philosophiques et transdisciplinaires de l’anthropologie synergique se fondent sur les idées et l’expérience des pratiques spirituelles, et tout particulièrement, sur l’hésychasme. On y trouve le principe de synergie : l’homme se constitue dans l’événement de sa rencontre avec l’Autre, en s’ouvrant lors de cette rencontre. Ce principe est généralisé pour produire un paradigme universel de constitution de l’homme dans son ouverture anthropologique. De ce paradigme découle un principe épistémologique qui offre à l’ensemble des sciences humaines un fondement intégrateur et le noyau d’une nouvelle épistémè : l’anthropologie apparaît désormais comme la science des sciences de l’homme.