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Changes in Moisture Flux over the Tibetan Plateau during 1979–2011: Insights from a High-Resolution Simulation
Authors: Gao Yanhong , Leung L. Ruby , Zhang Yongxin , Cuo Lan 
Published: March 2015

Abstract
Net precipitation [precipitation minus evapotranspiration (P − E)] changes between 1979 and 2011 from a high-resolution regional climate simulation and its reanalysis forcing are analyzed over the Tibetan Plateau (TP) and compared to the Global Land Data Assimilation System (GLDAS) product. The high-resolution simulation better resolves precipitation changes than its coarse-resolution forcing, which contributes dominantly to the improved P − E change in the regional simulation compared to the global reanalysis. Hence, the former may provide better insights about the drivers of P − E changes. The mechanism behind the P − E changes is explored by decomposing the column integrated moisture flux convergence into thermodynamic, dynamic, and transient eddy components. High-resolution climate simulation improves the spatial pattern of P − E changes over the best available global reanalysis. High-resolution climate simulation also facilitates new and substantial findings regarding the role of thermodynamics and transient eddies in P − E changes reflected in observed changes in major river basins fed by runoff from the TP. The analysis reveals the contrasting convergence/divergence changes between the northwestern and southeastern TP and feedback through latent heat release as an important mechanism leading to the mean P − E changes in the TP.
A New Statistical Model for Predicting Seasonal North Atlantic Hurricane Activity
Authors: Davis Kyle , Zeng Xubin , Ritchie Elizabeth A. 
Published: March 2015

AbstractStatistical, dynamical, and statistical–dynamical hybrid models have been developed in past decades for the seasonal prediction of North Atlantic hurricane numbers. These models’ prediction skills show considerable decadal variability, with particularly poor performance in the past few years. Here, environmental factors that affect hurricane activities are reevaluated to develop a new statistical model for seasonal prediction by 1 June of each year. The predictors include the April–May multivariate ENSO index (MEI) conditioned upon the Atlantic multidecadal oscillation (AMO) index, the power of the average zonal pseudo–wind stress across the North Atlantic in May, and the average March–May tropical Atlantic sea surface temperature. When compared to the actual number of hurricanes each year from 1950 to 2013, this model has a root-mean-square error (RMSE) of 1.91 with a correlation coefficient of 0.71. It shows a 39% improvement in RMSE over a no-skill metric (based on the 5-yr running mean of seasonal hurricane counts) for the period 2001–13. It also outperforms three statistical–dynamical hybrid models [CPC, Colorado State University (CSU), and Tropical Storm Risk (TSR)] by more than 25% for the same period. Furthermore, two approaches are developed to provide the uncertainty ranges around the predicted (deterministic) hurricane number per season that better encompass the range of uncertainty than does the standard method of adding/subtracting a standard deviation of the errors.
An evaluation of the impact of the key information summary on GPs and out-of-hours clinicians in NHS Scotland
Authors: Craig Joyce , Morris Libby , Cameron Jonathan , Setters Jo , Varley Danielle , Lay Anna , Thompson Ian 
Published: March 2015

Background and aims Key information summary is one of the first national shared electronic patient records enabling GPs to share clinical information with unscheduled care providers, including out-of-hours. Implemented during 2013, over 90,000 patient records have been created. This evaluation identified the impact of key information summary on healthcare services. Methods Evidence was collected using online questionnaires and structured telephone interviews. Opinions providing a numerical estimate of value were analysed using statistical methods, while qualitative responses were synthesised using thematic analysis. Results The vast majority of respondents from 441 GP practices and 33 out-of-hours clinicians show that key information summary enhances patient safety, improves clinical management, reduces hospital admissions, empowers clinicians, aids communication across services and enables decisions to be responsive to patients’ wishes. Conclusions Patients willingly consent to share data with unscheduled care clinicians. Patients benefitting include those with palliative, complex or multiple conditions, at high risk of using emergency services. Out-of-hours clinicians would welcome more key information summaries, all well-completed and including social care information. Improvements include software enhancements and wider sharing of information with all unscheduled care services.
Metabolic Syndrome Increases the Risk of Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss in Taiwan
Authors: Chien Chen‐Yu , Tai Shu‐Yu , Wang Ling‐Feng , Hsi Edward , Chang Ning‐Chia , Wu Ming‐Tsang , Ho Kuen‐Yao 
Published: March 2015

ObjectiveSudden sensorineural hearing loss has been reported to be associated with diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia in previous studies. The aim of this study was to examine whether metabolic syndrome increases the risk of sudden sensorineural hearing loss in Taiwan.Study DesignA case‐control study.SettingTertiary university hospital.Subjects and MethodsWe retrospectively investigated 181 cases of sudden sensorineural hearing loss and 181 controls from the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, in southern Taiwan from 2010 to 2012, comparing their clinical variables. We analyzed the relationship between metabolic syndrome and sudden sensorineural hearing loss. Metabolic syndrome was defined according to the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III with Asian modifications. The demographic and clinical characteristics, audiometry results, and outcome were reviewed.ResultsSubjects with metabolic syndrome had a 3.54‐fold increased risk (95% confidence interval [CI] = 2.00‐6.43, P <. 01) of having sudden sensorineural hearing loss compared with those without metabolic syndrome, after adjusting for age, sex, smoking, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. With increases in the number of metabolic syndrome components, the risk of sudden sensorineural hearing loss increased (P for trend <.01). Vertigo was associated with a poor outcome (P =. 02; 95% CI = 1.13~5.13, adjusted odds ratio = 2.39). The hearing loss pattern may influence the outcome of sudden sensorineural hearing loss (P <. 01).ConclusionThese results suggest that metabolic syndrome is an independent risk factor for sudden sensorineural hearing loss in Taiwan. Vertigo and total hearing loss were indicators of a poor outcome in sudden sensorineural hearing loss.
Rituximab therapy has a rapid and durable response for refractory cytopenia in childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus
Authors: Olfat M , Silverman E D , Levy D M 
Published: March 2015

Objectives Autoimmune thrombocytopenia (AITP) and hemolytic anemia (AIHA) are common in childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE) and may be refractory to conventional therapies. Our objectives were to: (a) examine our experience; (b) determine the rate and durability of response to rituximab; and (c) evaluate its safety in our cSLE population with refractory cytopenias. Methods We performed a single-center retrospective cohort study of cSLE patients with refractory AITP or AIHA treated with rituximab between 2003 and 2012. Outcomes included the time to complete clinical response, time to B-cell depletion, duration of response and time to flare. Adverse events were also analyzed. Results Twenty-four (6%) of 394 cSLE patients received rituximab for refractory cytopenia. The indication was AITP in 16 (67%), AIHA in five (21%) and both in three (13%) patients. The median (interquartile range (IQR)) time from cytopenia onset to rituximab therapy was 16 (7–27) months for AITP and 10 (2–29) months for AIHA. Complete response following the first course of rituximab occurred at a median (IQR) of 48 (14–103) days, only one patient failed to respond. Five (21%) patients had one or more flare episodes at 22 (15–27) months. Infusion reactions were rare and one infection with herpes zoster required hospitalization in the first 12 months. Three of four patients with low IgG levels prior to the first rituximab course developed persistent hypogammaglobulinemia, and three patients have required intravenous immunoglobulin replacement. Conclusion Rituximab appears to be a well-tolerated, safe and long-lasting therapy for cSLE patients with refractory AITP and/or AIHA. Caution should be exercised when considering rituximab for patients with preexisting hypogammaglobulinemia.
Hallux Varus
Authors: Matsumoto Takumi , Shah Rajiv , Dave Malhar , Shah Nikesh , Parekh Selene G. 
Published: March 2015

The prevalence of hallux varus deformity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has been reported to be extremely rare. However, in South Asian Countries, where open-toed shoes are habitual footwear for the majority of people, we have found that hallux varus is a common deformity in patients with RA. This rate of occurrence is much more common than that in published hallux deformities in RA and reinforces the impact of footwear on the development of hallux deformities. In this report, we present 3 illustrative cases of hallux varus developed in patients with RA and review the etiology of hallux varus deformity. Levels of Evidence: Therapeutic, Level IV: Case Study
Vosaroxin and vosaroxin plus low-dose Ara-C (LDAC) vs low-dose Ara-C alone in older patients with acute myeloid leukemia
Authors: Dennis Mike , Russell Nigel , Hills Robert K. , Hemmaway Claire , Panoskaltsis Nicki , McMullin Mary-Frances , Kjeldsen Lars , Dignum Helen , Thomas Ian F. , Clark Richard E. , Milligan Don , Burnett Alan K. 
Published: March 2015

Key Points
Vosaroxin alone or together with LDAC does not benefit older acute myeloid leukemia patients not considered fit for intensive therapy. In exploratory analyses, no demographic subgroup showed a survival benefit.
Distributed weighted sum-rate maximization with multi-cell uplink-downlink throughput duality
Authors: Hu Zeming , Zhu Yuanping , Xu Jing , Wang Jiang , Yang Yang 
Published: March 2015

Abstract
The weighted sum-rate maximization (WSRMax) problem is important for the radio resource allocation in wireless networks. In this paper, we focus on solving the WSRMax optimization problem in a Home eNodeB (HeNB) wireless network for the multiple input single output (MISO) downlink transmission. Based on an ameliorated max-min multi-cell uplink-downlink throughput duality, we design a distributed algorithm which contains Loop1 and Loop2 associating with the max-min procedure, respectively. Especially, in Loop2 procedure, we propose a new distributed iteration scheme with the complete proof. During the implementation of the proposed algorithm, randomly deployed HeNBs only need to share information with their neighboring nodes. Simulation results show that the two processes can converge to a stable state, and the network capacity is dramatically improved with the coordination among HeNBs.
A note on the equivalence of some metric and H-cone metric fixed point theorems for multivalued contractions
Authors: Huang Huaping , Radenović Stojan , Ðorić Dragan 
Published: March 2015

AbstractIn this paper, by using Minkowski functional introduced by Kadelburg et al. (Appl. Math. Lett. 24:370-374, 2011) or nonlinear scalarization function introduced by Du (Nonlinear Anal. 72:2259-2261, 2010), we prove some equivalences between vectorial versions of fixed point theorems for H-cone metrics in the sense of Arshad and Ahmad and scalar versions of fixed point theorems for (general) Hausdorff-Pompeiu metrics (in usual sense).
Redefining aspects of participation for amateur film-makers in the Nordic countries
Authors: Huttunen Jetta 
Published: March 2015

Abstract
Since the digital revolution in the 1990s the cultural industries have been shaken by profound changes in the traditional relationships between producer and consumer. In the networked digital community, many have seen the possibilities for amateurs to attain power through access to the tools of production and distribution. Online interaction and self-presentation opportunities add to the participatory aspect of amateur film-makers’ culture. However, boundaries of participation exist and constrain the opportunities of participation for amateur film-makers. The amateur film-makers interact with their surroundings and actively engage in shaping the circumstances of their activities. Indeed, participation includes an increased potential for interaction, but the level of participation is determined by the network of interactions and the restrictions defined by power relations within the media environment. This article focuses on the developments of the online communities of Nordic (Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian and Danish) amateur film-makers seen from the point of view of access, interaction and participation.
Thermodynamic evaluation of supercritical oxy-type power plant with high-temperature three-end membrane for air separation
Authors: Kotowicz Janusz , Balicki Adrian , Michalski Sebastian 
Published: March 2015

Abstract
Among the technologies which allow to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, mainly of carbon dioxide, special attention deserves the idea of ‘zero-emission’ technology based on boilers working in oxy-combustion technology. In the paper a thermodynamic analysis of supercritical power plant fed by lignite was made. Power plant consists of: 600 MW steam power unit with live steam parameters of 650 °C/30 MPa and reheated steam parameters of 670 °C/6 MPa; circulating fluidized bed boiler working in oxy-combustion technology; air separation unit and installation of the carbon dioxide compression. Air separation unit is based on high temperature membrane working in three-end technology. Models of steam cycle, circulation fluidized bed boiler, air separation unit and carbon capture installation were made using commercial software. After integration of these models the net electricity generation efficiency as a function of the degree of oxygen recovery in high temperature membrane was analyzed.
Thermo-economic comparative analysis of gas turbine GT10 integrated with air and steam bottoming cycle
Authors: Czaja Daniel , Chmielnak Tadeusz , Lepszy Sebastian 
Published: March 2015

Abstract
A thermodynamic and economic analysis of a GT10 gas turbine integrated with the air bottoming cycle is presented. The results are compared to commercially available combined cycle power plants based on the same gas turbine. The systems under analysis have a better chance of competing with steam bottoming cycle configurations in a small range of the power output capacity. The aim of the calculations is to determine the final cost of electricity generated by the gas turbine air bottoming cycle based on a 25 MW GT10 gas turbine with the exhaust gas mass flow rate of about 80 kg/s. The article shows the results of thermodynamic optimization of the selection of the technological structure of gas turbine air bottoming cycle and of a comparative economic analysis. Quantities are determined that have a decisive impact on the considered units profitability and competitiveness compared to the popular technology based on the steam bottoming cycle. The ultimate quantity that can be compared in the calculations is the cost of 1 MWh of electricity. It should be noted that the systems analyzed herein are power plants where electricity is the only generated product. The performed calculations do not take account of any other (potential) revenues from the sale of energy origin certificates. Keywords: Gas turbine air bottoming cycle, Air bottoming cycle, Gas turbine, GT10
Existence of Ψ Bounded Solutions for a Lyapunov Matrix Dierential Equation
Authors: Diamandescu Aurel 
Published: March 2015

AbstractIt is proved a necessary and sufficient condition for the existence of at least one Ψ- bounded solution of a linear non- homogeneous Lyapunov matrix differential equation. In addition, it is given a result in connection with the asymptotic behavior of the Ψ- bounded solutions of this equation.
On (h; k)-Dichotomy and (h; k)-Trichotomy of Noninvertible Evolution Operators in Banach Spaces
Authors: Kovács Monteola Ilona , Megan Mihail , Mihiţ Claudia Luminiţa 
Published: March 2015

AbstractThe paper considers some concepts of (h, k)-dichotomy and (h, k)-trichotomy for noninvertible evolution operators in Ba- nach spaces. A characterization of the (h, k)-trichotomy of an evolution operator in terms of (h, k)-dichotomy for two associated evolution operators is given. As applications of this result, charac- terizations for nonuniform exponential trichotomy and nonuniform polynomial trichotomy are obtained.
Vertical distribution of Cu, Ni and Zn in Brunic Arenosols and Gleyic Podzols of the supra-flood terrace of the Słupia River as affected by litho-pedogenic factors
Authors: Jonczak Jerzy 
Published: March 2015

Abstract
The aim of the study was to assess the influence of lithological and pedogenic factors in the shaping of Cu, Ni and Zn distribution patterns in the profiles of Brunic Arenosols and Gleyic Podzols of the lower supra-flood terrace of the Słupia River, which is located outside the range of significant anthropogenic sources of pollution with these metals.
The contents of the investigated metals were analysed in aqua regia extracts of samples collected from three profiles of Brunic Arenosols, formed from river sands, and three profiles of Gleyic Podzols, formed from river sands transformed by eolian processes.
In general, river sands contained higher amounts of Ni and Zn (2.6 - 6.9 mg·kg-1 Ni; 10.3 - 16.2 mg·kg-1 Zn) compared to eolian sands (1.2 - 2.4 mg·kg-1 Ni; 3.3 - 17.3 mg·kg-1), while the content of copper tended to be higher in eolian sands (1.3 - 1.9 mg·kg-1) than river sands (0.1 - 1.5 mg·kg-1). The observed differences between the two types of sand are due to the loss of fine granulometric fractions and various minerals during eolian processes. Higher concentrations of the investigated metals in soil solum as compared to parent material are due to their uptake from deeper parts of the soil by roots and subsequent return to the soil surface as a component of litterfall. Therefore, the highest concentrations of Cu, Ni and Zn were observed in ectohumus. In the mineral component of the soil, the highest concentrations were observed in organic matter-rich A and B horizons, which indicate close interactions between heavy metals, humic substances and iron oxides.
The vertical distribution of the investigated metals in the profiles of Gleyic Podzols indicates their leaching during podzolization. The observed contents of Cu, Ni and Zn, both in Brunic Arenosols and Gleyic Podzols, were lower than the geochemical background, which confirms that anthropogenic contamination of the studied area with these metals is marginal
Occurrence of black cherry (Prunus serotina Ehrh.) in the State Forests in Poland
Authors: Bijak Szymon , Czajkowski Maciej , Ludwisiak Łukasz 
Published: March 2015

Abstract
Among the invasive tree species identified in Polish forests, black cherry (Prunus serotina Ehrh.) appears to pose the greatest threat. The objective of this study was i), to determine the abundance of this species in the forests managed by the State Forests National Forest Holding (PGLLP) and ii), to characterise the ecological conditions that it is found in. The source data was obtained from the State Forests Information System (SILP) database. In Polish forests, black cherry mostly occurs as an understory plant and is present in a total area of 99,185 hectares, which is 1.4% of the forest area under the management of the PGLLP. Although Prunus serotina can be found within a wide range of habitats, it most commonly occurs on sites that can be considered average in terms of fertility (mixed coniferous and mixed deciduous types) developed primarily on rusty soils (podzols).
Survival and growth of the Melolontha spp. grubs on the roots of the main forest tree species
Authors: Woreta Danuta , Sukovata Lidia 
Published: March 2015

Abstract
The survival, weight and relative growth rate (RGR) of the Melolontha spp. grubs feeding on roots of Quercus
petraea, Q. robur, Fagus sylvatica, Betula pendula, Larix decidua, Alnus glutinosa and Pinus sylvestris, were examined.
Overall, the youngest grubs L1 were the most affected by food quality. The mortality of the grubs feeding on the
roots of A. glutinosa changed most rapidly and, consequently, LT50 was the shortest (25.9 days), whereas the slowest
changes in mortality with the highest LT50 values were observed on the two oak species (54.9 and 44.9 days on Q.
robur and Q. petraea, respectively). The RGRs of the L1 grubs were the highest on oaks, F. sylvatica and B. pendula.
The overall rate of survival of the older grubs was high (66.7–100%). It was the lowest on the roots of B. pendula (L2
grubs) and L. decidua (L3 grubs), which at the same time displayed the highest RGRs.
The interpretation of the results is difficult due to the lack of basic knowledge on the potential effects of food quality
and other factors on grub metamorphosis. There is no doubt, however, that among the seven tested tree species the
roots of A. glutinosa are the least favorable for the Melolontha grubs’ performance.
Géographie, environnement, écologie (Geography, environment, ecology)
Authors: Veyret Yvette 
Published: March 2015

Résumé - L'environnement, défini par rapport aux groupes humains et aux sociétés, recouvre les notions de ressources, de contraintes et de risques.
Les effets de l'aménagement du milieu et l'impact du milieu dans le choix d'aménagement, doivent être envisagés en relation avec une solide connaissance des processus et des dynamiques caractéristiques du géosystème terre et cela à différentes échelles spatiales.
Les démarches géographique et écologique sont examinées et discutées. L'écologisme et ses dérives sont également considérés. La géographie, science de l'homme aménageant le milieu, occupe donc une place majeure au sein du courant dit « écologiste » qui se manifeste largement en cette fin du vingtième siècle.
Reconstruction of chronic triceps tendon avulsion using synthetic mesh graft in a dog
Authors: Ambrosius L. , Arnoldy C. , Waller K. R. , Little J. P. , Bleedorn J. A. 
Published: March 2015

SummaryAvulsion of the triceps tendon insertion was diagnosed in a two-year-old Poodle mixed breed dog 10 weeks after traumatic injury. Diagnosis was confirmed with clinical examination and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The tendon was reconstructed using tension-relieving sutures augmented with a synthetic degradable porous polyurethane urea onlay mesh graft. The repair was immobilized using a transarticular external skeletal fixator with staged increases in elbow flexion. Treatment was successful, with signs of healing confirmed by MRI and normal clinical function one year after surgery. The successful outcome in this case suggests that surgical repair of a chronic triceps tendon injury using a synthetic mesh augmentation may be successful in similar cases.