bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The impact of emotional intelligence on work engagement of registered nurses: the mediating role of organisational justice
Authors: Zhu Yun , Liu Congcong , Guo Bingmei , Zhao Lin , Lou Fenglan 
Published: April 2015

Aims and objectivesTo explore the impact of emotional intelligence and organisational justice on work engagement in Chinese nurses and to examine the mediating role of organisational justice to provide implications for promoting clinical nurses’ work engagement.BackgroundThe importance of work engagement on nurses’ well‐being and quality of care has been well documented. Work engagement is significantly predicted by job resources. However, little research has concentrated simultaneously on the influence of both personal and organisational resources on nurses’ work engagement.DesignA descriptive, cross‐sectional design was employed.MethodsA total of 511 nurses from four public hospitals were enrolled by multistage sampling. Data collection was undertaken using the Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale, the Organizational Justice questionnaire and the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale‐9. We analysed the data using structural equation modelling.ResultsEmotional intelligence and organisational justice were significant predictors and they accounted for 44% of the variance in nurses’ work engagement. Bootstrap estimation confirmed an indirect effect of emotional intelligence on work engagement via organisational justice.ConclusionsEmotional intelligence and organisational justice positively predict work engagement and organisational justice partially mediates the relationship between emotional intelligence and work engagement.Relevance to clinical practiceOur study supports the idea that enhancing organisational justice can increase the impact of emotional intelligence. Managers should take into account the importance of emotional intelligence and perceptions of organisational justice in human resources management and apply targeted interventions to foster work engagement.
Effect of Intravenous Thrombolysis on the Time Course of the Apparent Diffusion Coefficient in Acute Middle Cerebral Artery Infarction
Authors: Kretzer Lydia , Gräßel David , Bokemeyer Martin A. , Günther Albrecht , Witte Otto W. , Axer Hubertus , Ringer Thomas M. 
Published: April 2015

ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND PURPOSETo examine the possible effects of intravenous thrombolysis on the time course of the apparent diffusion coefficient in the patients with acute middle cerebral artery infarct.METHODSSerial MRI data with all in all 190 MR examinations including diffusion‐weighted imaging (DWI), apparent diffusion coefficient map (ADC map) and T2‐weighted imaging (T2w) of 74 patients with initial intravenous thrombolysis (study group; N = 37) or conservative stroke treatment (control group; N = 37) were retrospectively analyzed. A trend function was fitted to the relative values (rADC, rDWI, rT2w) to model an objective, general time course.RESULTSRelative apparent diffusion coefficient (rADC) decreased in both groups to a minimum about 15 hours after symptom onset. Afterwards rADC increased faster in the study group and reached pseudonormalization 5 ± 2 days after symptom onset. In the control group pseudonormalization was determined later at 7 ± 6 days after symptom onset. After pseudonormalization rADC continued to increase in both groups.CONCLUSIONrADC pseudonormalization occurred by trend earlier in the study group. Therefore, intravenous thrombolysis seems to have an effect on the time course of ADC, which is likely to be due to earlier cerebral reperfusion after thrombolysis. In addition, initial stroke treatment as thrombolysis should be considered in radiological rating of stroke MRI time course.
Captive killer whale (Orcinus orca) survival
Authors: Jett John , Ventre Jeffrey 
Published: April 2015

AbstractKiller whales (Orcinus orca) were first placed into captivity in 1961 and are now found in theme parks around the world. Despite successful breeding of captive killer whales since 1985 there is growing concern for their welfare in captivity, which often includes claims of poor survival. We employed Kaplan‐Meier and Cox Proportional hazards models and annual survival rate analyses on 201 captive killer whales to discern how sex, facility (U.S. vs. foreign), captive‐born vs. wild‐captured, pre‐ vs. post‐1 January 1985, and animal age upon entering captivity affect survival. Overall median survival estimate was 6.1 yr, with no difference between male and female survival. Killer whales in U.S. facilities (12.0 yr) demonstrated a significantly higher median survival than those in foreign facilities (4.4 yr), as did whales entering captivity post‐1 January 1985 (11.8 yr) vs. those entering prior to 1 January 1985 (3.9 yr). Median survival for captive‐born (14.1 yr) was significantly higher than wild‐captured killer whales (5.5 yr), though the two failed to differ among the post‐1 January 1985 cohort. Facility location and pre‐ vs. post‐1 January 1985 were predictors of the hazard rate. Survival of captive killer whale cohorts has generally improved through time, although survival to age milestones are poor when compared to wild killer whales.
Influenza Vaccination as a Novel Trigger of Wells Syndrome in a Child
Authors: Simpson Jacqueline K. , Patalay Rakesh , Francis Nicholas , Roberts Nerys 
Published: April 2015

AbstractWells syndrome is a rare disorder of unknown etiology. Precipitants include insect bites, infections, medications, malignancies, and vaccinations. Possible mechanisms include hypersensitivity reactions to antigens. There are four reports in the literature of Wells syndrome precipitated by vaccinations (hepatitis B vaccine, tetanus vaccine, tetanus‐diptheria vaccine and triple antigen vaccine). We present a further case of Wells syndrome in a 22‐month‐old child after influenza vaccine as a novel trigger not previously reported.
Chronic stress, inflammation, and glucose regulation in U.S. Hispanics from the HCHS/SOL Sociocultural Ancillary Study
Authors: McCurley Jessica L. , Mills Paul J. , Roesch Scott C. , Carnethon Mercedes , Giacinto Rebeca E. , Isasi Carmen R. , Teng Yanping , Sotres‐Alvarez Daniela , Llabre Maria M. , Penedo Frank J. , Schneiderman Neil , Gallo Linda C. 
Published: April 2015

AbstractDiabetes prevalence is rising rapidly, and diabetes disproportionately affects Hispanics and other underserved groups. Chronic stress may contribute to diabetes risk, but few studies have examined this relationship in U.S. Hispanics. We examined associations of chronic stress with fasting glucose, glucose tolerance, and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in Hispanics without diabetes, and also assessed indirect effects of stress through inflammation (CRP). Participants were 3,923 men and women, aged 18–74, without diabetes, from the four U.S. field centers (Bronx, NY; Chicago, IL; Miami, FL; San Diego, CA) of the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) Sociocultural Ancillary study. Participants completed a measure of chronic life stress and a physical exam with oral glucose tolerance test. In a multivariate regression analysis with adjustment for demographic and health covariates, higher chronic stress was related to higher fasting glucose (standardized regression coefficient: β = .09, p < .01), postload glucose (β = .07, p < .05), and HbA1c levels (β = .08, p < .01). However, there was no indirect effect of stress through inflammation. Findings suggest that higher chronic stress is associated with poorer glucose regulation in Hispanics, prior to the onset of a clinical diabetes diagnosis.
Sugars as hydroxyl radical scavengers: proof‐of‐concept by studying the fate of sucralose in Arabidopsis
Authors: Matros Andrea , Peshev Darin , Peukert Manuela , Mock Hans‐Peter , Van den Ende Wim 
Published: April 2015

SummarySubstantial formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is inevitable in aerobic life forms. Due to their extremely high reactivity and short lifetime, hydroxyl radicals are a special case, because cells have not developed enzymes to detoxify these most dangerousROS. Thus, scavenging of hydroxyl radicals may only occur by accumulation of higher levels of simple organic compounds. Previous studies have demonstrated that plant‐derived sugars show hydroxyl radical scavenging capabilities during Fenton reactions with Fe2+and hydrogen peroxidein vitro, leading to formation of less detrimental sugar radicals that may be subject of regeneration to non‐radical carbohydratesin vivo. Here, we provide further evidence for the occurrence of such radical reactions with sugarsin planta, by following the fate of sucralose, an artificial analog of sucrose, in Arabidopsis tissues. The expected sucralose recombination and degradation products were detected in both normal and stressed plant tissues. Oxidation products of endogenous sugars were also assessedin plantafor Arabidopsis and barley, and were shown to increase in abundance relative to the non‐oxidized precursor during oxidative stress conditions. We concluded that such non‐enzymatic reactions with hydroxyl radicals form an integral part of plant antioxidant mechanisms contributing to cellularROShomeostasis, and may be more important than generally assumed. This is discussed in relation to the recently proposed roles for Fe2+and hydrogen peroxide in processes leading to the origin of metabolism and the origin of life.
Red cell antibody screening in South India: lessons learnt
Authors: Ambuja K. , Shivaram C. 
Published: April 2015

Background and ObjectivesRed cell antibody screening as a part of pretransfusion testing is not a routine practice in many developing countries. This study, was done to determine the incidence of allo‐ and auto‐antibodies, assess their clinical significance and deliver antigen negative blood where warranted.Materials and MethodsRed cell antibody screening was done as a part of pretransfusion testing at a tertiary care multispecialty hospital in India on 60 518 patients between August 2007 and July 2014 using column agglutination technology by gel.ResultsRed cell antibodies were detected in 0·95% (n = 579). Of these, 0·54% (n = 332) were alloantibodies and 0·4% (n = 247) were auto‐antibodies. Rh and Kell antibodies detected were anti‐D(n = 140), anti‐C(n = 10), anti‐c(n = 12), anti‐E(n = 21), anti‐e(n = 4), anti‐K(n = 10), anti‐k(n = 2). Anti‐M (n = 30), anti‐N(n = 1), anti‐S(n = 7), anti‐Le(a)( n = 23), anti‐Le(b)( n = 6) and anti‐Fy(a)(n = 7) were found. Dual antibodies anti‐D&C(n = 36), anti‐C&E(n = 1), anti‐c&E(n = 2), anti‐K&C(n = 1), anti‐Jka&E(n = 1) and anti‐Jka&D(n = 1) were also detected. Of the 332 alloantibodies detected only 9 could not be typed. Additionally, our study detected 247 auto‐antibodies.ConclusionImplementation of red cell antibody screening routinely helped us understand the prevalence of antibodies in our region and showed that wider implementation at the national level is feasible and adds to blood safety.
The Effect of Water on Nitric Oxide Production in Gas Turbine Combustors
Authors: Shaw Henry 
Published: April 2015

The NOx emission index from the combustion of distallate type fuels is a function of the amount of water that is present in the primary zone. A simple analysis based on modified Zeldovich kinetics was used to predict the magnitude of the NOx reduction due to water. All empirical and theoretical data that were evaluated fit the expression
Percent NOx reduction = (1 – exp (CHH)) 100
where CH = 22 ± 8 and H is the absolute humidity. This expression can be used to predict the quantity of water that is required to achieve a desired level of NOx reduction. Emission data that are collected at varying ambient humidities can thus be corrected to a common reference level. Methanol combustion was used to illustrate a particular application of the semiempirical calculational technique. It was shown that the NOx emissions from methanol combustion are equivalent to those obtained by adding 8.7 percent water to the combustion air of a kerosine type fuel. The NOx emissions from methanol combustion, on an equal space rate basis, are a factor of 4 lower than from kerosine type fuels. Corrections for ambient temperature and pressure are also required. Thus, in addition to the humidity correction, a technique for correcting NOx measurements to commonly accepted reference ambient conditions of temperature and pressure is presented in this paper.
Impact of the Hawaiian High on Interannual Variations of Winter Precipitation over California
Authors: Leonardo Nicholas , Hameed Sultan 
Published: April 2015

Abstract
Past investigations have shown that interannual variability in winter precipitation over the western United States is related to large-scale sea level pressure fluctuations. California is adjacent to the North Pacific subtropical high, also known as the Hawaiian high. This study analyzes the relationship between interannual variations of winter precipitation in California and fluctuations in the Hawaiian high’s pressure and location. Defining objective indices to characterize the high, it is shown that precipitation in California is significantly anticorrelated with the high’s intensity. Precipitation is also shown to decrease as the high shifts southward or eastward. A linear regression model of December–March precipitation averaged over all of California with the pressure and longitude of the high as independent variables explains 43% of the precipitation variance during 1949–2012. Variation of the Hawaiian high’s pressure is the major factor impacting winter precipitation in both Northern and Southern California. Smaller contributions are made by variations of the longitudinal position of the Hawaiian high to Northern California and by ENSO to Southern California. By comparison, the Pacific–North American (PNA) pattern does not significantly impact winter precipitation over California. The interannual fluctuations of the Hawaiian high’s pressure in winter are related to diabatic heating over the tropical Pacific and the Aleutian region, and are not related to diabatic heating over the West Coast of the United States. The Hawaiian high’s pressure and its latitude and longitude positions do not show decadal trends, and their interannual variations are not correlated with air temperatures averaged over the Northern Hemisphere.
The Relationship between Indian Realty Stocks and Online Searches
Authors: Das Prashant , Ziobrowski Alan 
Published: April 2015

We examine the relationship between online real estate searches by investors and the future returns of publicly traded real estate stocks in India. We find evidence that the relevant online search volume indices are significantly related to the future movements in real estate stock returns. However, the association between online searches and stock returns diminishes quickly. The findings suggest that the significance of the online searches is driven by the online investor’s attention to real estate stocks rather than the searches’ representativeness of the fundamental shifts in the market. JEL Classification: R3, G11, G12, G14
Subscription Rate and Volatility
Authors: Sahoo Seshadev 
Published: April 2015

This article investigates the relationship between subscription rate and aftermarket volatility for IPOs issued in India during the period 2002–12. The empirical findings corroborate the evidence that subscription rate is a good indicator of aftermarket volatility for the IPO stocks. This study also finds that retail subscription rate is relatively more significant and powerful in predicting volatility than institutional investors. Surprisingly, offer size, investment bank prestige and debt–equity ratio is insignificant in explaining aftermarket volatility. The outcome can be used by the market participants to understand the potential fluctuations in the prices. This article also evaluates volatility of the IPO stocks on listing day. JEL Classification: G12
Feline gastrointestinal eosinophilic sclerosing fibroplasia: 13 cases and review of an emerging clinical entity
Authors: Linton Michael , Nimmo Judith S , Norris Jacqueline M , Churcher Richard , Haynes Sophia , Zoltowska Agnieszka , Hughes Sunishka , Lessels Naomi S , Wright Miranda , Malik Richard 
Published: April 2015

Objective: Feline gastrointestinal eosinophilic sclerosing fibroplasia (FGESF) is a recently described inflammatory disease of cats affecting stomach or intestines and draining regional lymph nodes. This study presents clinical and laboratory data on 13 newly described cases from Australia (11) and the UK (two). Observations: The disease was most often observed in middle-aged cats (median 7 years of age; interquartile range 5–9 years). Ragdolls (7/13) and males (9/13) were overrepresented. Cats generally had a long history of vomiting and/or diarrhoea. Lesions were typically large, hard, non-painful, easily palpable and most commonly situated near the pylorus or ileocaecocolic junction. Lesions were heterogeneous ultrasonographically and on sectioning at celiotomy or necropsy. Masses were hard and ‘gritty’ on fine-needle aspiration due to internal trabeculae made up of mature collagen bundles. Bacteria were commonly detected within masses (9/13 cases) using either culture or conventional light microscopy and a panel of special stains, and/or fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH), although detection often required a diligent search of multiple tissue sections. A consistent bacterial morphology could not be appreciated among the different cases. Outcome: Patients were treated with a variable combination of cytoreduction (debulking and biopsy, to complete surgical resection), immunosuppressive therapy and antimicrobial agents. Many cats had a poor outcome, which was attributable to late diagnosis combined with suboptimal management. It is hoped that suggestions outlined in the discussion may improve clinical outcomes and long-term survival in future cases.
Photocatalytic degradation of Metronidazole with illuminated TiO2 nanoparticles
Authors: Farzadkia Mahdi , Bazrafshan Edris , Esrafili Ali , Yang Jae-Kyu , Shirzad-Siboni Mehdi 
Published: April 2015

Abstract
Metronidazole (MNZ) is a brand of nitroimidazole antibiotic, which is generally used in clinical applications and extensively used for the treatment of infectious diseases caused by anaerobic bacteria and protozoans. The aim of this investigation was to degrade MNZ with illuminated TiO2 nanoparticles at different catalyst dosage, contact time, pH, initial MNZ concentration and lamp intensity. Maximum removal of MNZ was observed at near neutral pH. Removal efficiency was decreased by increasing dosage and initial MNZ concentration. The reaction rate constant (k

obs
) was decreased from 0.0513 to 0.0072 min−1 and the value of electrical energy per order (EEo) was increased from 93.57 to 666.67 (kWh/m3) with increasing initial MNZ concentration from 40 to 120 mg/L, respectively. The biodegradability estimated from the BOD5/COD ratio was increased from 0 to 0.098. The photocatalyst demonstrated proper photocatalytic activity even after five successive cycles. Finally, UV/TiO2 is identified as a promising technique for the removal of antibiotic with high efficiency in a relatively short reaction time.
Effect of flood basalt stratigraphy on the phase of seismic waveforms recorded offshore Faroe Islands
Authors: Schuler Juerg , Christie Philip A. F. , White Robert S. 
Published: April 2015

The generation of short-period multiples between highly heterogeneous layers of basalt flows can strongly alter transmitted seismic wavefields. These layers filter and modify penetrating waves, producing apparent attenuation and phase changes in the observed waveforms. We investigated the waveform and apparent phase changes of the primary seismic signal using mainly the maximum kurtosis approach. We compared the seismic recordings from two short-offset vertical seismic profiles (VSPs) with synthetic seismograms, generated from sonic logs in the same wells, and we found that short-period multiples cause a rapid broadening of the primary arrivals and strong apparent phase changes within a short depth interval below the top of the basalt flows. Relatively large uncertainties were associated with estimating constant phase shifts of the seismic arrivals within the topmost 250 m of the basalt sequences, where complex scattering occurred. Within this interval of the Brugdan I well, a phase-only compensation of the first arrivals with a frequency-independent, combined scattering, and intrinsic attenuation operator was unfeasible. At a greater depth, we found that the phase shifts, predicted by a VSP-derived effective [Formula: see text] value, were similar to those estimated from the VSP signals using the kurtosis method. Thus, phase-only compensation with a combined scattering and intrinsic attenuation operator could work well depending on the seismic signal bandwidth and the distribution, depth, and magnitude of the impedance contrasts in the basalt sequence.
Comparative Study Between Chicken Gizzards and Beef as Diets and its Influences on the Post-Embryonic Development and Longevity of Chrysomya megacephala (Fabricius) (Diptera: Calliphoridae)
Authors: Lourinho Dallavecchia Daniele , Pedroso Ferraz Adriana Cristina , Silva de Miranda Gustavo , Sousa da Silva Alexandre , Magalhães-de-Aguiar Valéria 
Published: April 2015

Chicken gizzard was tested as an alternative to beef diet for creating Chrysomya megacephala (Fabricius) to reduce costs and optimize the time of diet preparation and maintenance of the colony diet. Forty newly hatched larvae were placed in 100 grams of diet: gizzard and meat (control). The experiment was performed in triplicate. The mass of mature larvae was recorded in semi-analytical balance and separate batch of five. After emergence, three replicates of 10 pairs of adults were formed. The post-embryonic development was evaluated by Tukey’s test at a 5% level of significance and longevity was adjusted Weibull regression. The mass of mature larvae showed no significant difference. The larval stage of flies reared in meat was longer. Pupae and newly emerged adults showed no significant differences as a function of diet. The increased mortality rate after after 22 days in both experimental diets. Greater longevity was achieved with diet gizzard, which was more efficient than the meat on the biological parameters studied.
Estudo Comparativo entre a Moela de Frango e Carne Bovina como Dietas e suas Influências sobre o Desenvolvimento Pós-Embrionário e Longevidade de Chrysomya megacephala (Fabricius) (Diptera: Calliphoridae)

Resumo. Moela de Frango foi testada como dieta alternativa à carne para criação de Chrysomya megacephala (Fabricius) visando reduzir custos e otimizar o tempo de preparação da dieta e manutenção da colônia. Quarenta larvas recém eclodidas foram colocadas em 100 gramas de dieta: moela e carne (controle). O experimento foi realizado em triplicata. A massa das lavas maduras foi registrada em balança semi-analítica e separada em lotes de cinco. Após a emergência, foram formadas três repetições de 10 pares de insetos adultos. O Desenvolvimento pós-embrionário foi avaliado pelo teste Tukey com nível a 5% de significância e a longevidade foi ajustada por regressão Weibull. A massa das lavas maduras não apresentou diferença significativa. A fase larval de moscas criadas em carne foi mais longa. Pupa e adultos recém-emergidos não apresentaram diferenças significativas em função da dieta. A mortalidade aumentou após 22 dias de experimento em ambas as dietas. Uma maior longevidade foi conseguida com a dieta moela, que se mostrou mais eficiente do que a carne sobre os parâmetros biológicos estudados.