bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Population dynamics and reproduction of Holothuria tubulosa (Holothuroidea: Echinodermata) in the Aegean Sea
Authors: Kazanidis Georgios , Antoniadou Chryssanthi , Lolas Alexios P. , Neofitou Nikos , Vafidis Dimitris , Chintiroglou Chariton , Neofitou Christos 
Published: June 2010

The Atlanto-Mediterranean holothurian Holothuria tubulosa is among the conspicuous benthic invertebrates in the shallow sublittoral zone. It is an edible species, harvested at the Aegean Sea and utilized as fishing bait. Considering the lack of information for the Aegean populations, a one-year survey, based on monthly or semimonthly samples, was carried out focusing on population structure, allometric relationships and reproductive status of H. tubulosa stocks in Pagasitikos Gulf. Population density varied around 9.93 individuals/100 m2. This value was rather low compared with other studied Mediterranean populations of the species, possibly due to the scarcity of seagrass meadows in the area studied. All measured biometric characters showed high plasticity, and all the examined morphometric relationships followed negative allometry indicating a change to the shape of the animal's body as it grows. Holothurians’ length was a moderate predictor of biomass since r values reached 60%; in contrast a very strong relation was observed between drained and gutted weight. Size–frequency distribution analysis was unimodal with the exception of spring where a second mode of larger sized individuals appeared. The gonadosomatic index showed a single spawning season per year, in late summer; accordingly the reproductive cycle of the species showed a clear annual pattern which was highly correlated with the seasonal variations of temperature.
Agent-based systems for human learners
Authors: Sklar Elizabeth , Richards Debbie 
Published: June 2010

AbstractApplying intelligent agent technologies to support human learning activities has been the subject of recent work that reaches across computer science and education disciplines. This article discusses agent-based approaches that have been designed to address a range of pedagogical and/or curricular tasks. Three types of agents are identified in the literature:pedagogical agents,peer-learning agents, anddemonstrating agents. Features of each type are considered, as well as the systems in which these agents are incorporated, examining common and divergent goals, system and agent architectures, and evaluation methodologies. Open issues are highlighted, and future directions for this burgeoning interdisciplinary field are suggested.
A Library for the Modern Law School – 2009 Revision
Authors: Clinch Peter 
Published: June 2010

AbstractThis article by Dr Peter Clinch, Senior Subject Librarian for Law, Cardiff University, provides a brief background to, and reprints a part of, the latest revision of the Society of Legal Scholars (SLS) document: A Library for the Modern Law School: the Statement of Standards for University Law Library Provision in the United Kingdom. Dr Clinch was a member of the Working Party responsible for revising the standards and he adds comments describing current practices relating to the standards.
LexisNexis LegalWeb – Online Sources for Learning Legal Research
Authors: Laidlaw Tom 
Published: June 2010

AbstractIn a response to issues raised at User Groups on the research capabilities of young lawyers, Tom Laidlaw of LexisNexis looked into the current legal skills environment and as a result LexisNexis have introduced the LawCampus website for students and are planning a programme for trainee solicitors involving “virtual mentors”.
Getting the Most from a Database Trial
Authors: Street Chrissy 
Published: June 2010

AbstractA vendor launches what they promise to be a fantastic new product which you can not do without so you set up a trial. At the end of the trial you have lots of well-balanced feedback from across your organisation that you can use to determine whether or not to take the product and which also gives you some points for negotiation. Well, that is the theory anyway! In this article Chrissy Street aims to give some guidance about how to get closer to this in practice.
Bridging Racial Change: Political Orientations in the United States Evangelical Multiracial Church Movement
Authors: Wadsworth Nancy 
Published: June 2010

AbstractRecent years have witnessed the rise of a multiracial church (MRC) movement in American evangelicalism. Leaders of this movement articulate a “biblical mandate”-based mission for breaking patterns of racial homogeneity in pursuit of more diverse, egalitarian, and vibrant churches. While participants are passionate about what they see as a powerful racial change effort in their religious communities, they express a variety of orientations about the potential political implications of faith-based MRC-building. Drawing from interview-based research inside MRC settings, I find that most participants are nervously interested in applying their framework to political contexts, while a minority articulates a more politicized justice orientation, and others are confused or actively resistant. The movement's political reluctance is instructive of the understudied dynamics between race and religion, especially in theologically conservative churches. In social capital terms, the “bonding” incentives of MRC settings by definition require difficult kinds of “bridging,” or reaching across deep historical and identity-based differences, in order to create trust-based networks where they have not existed. When successful, however, such networks can open new paths to race-related political engagement.
Navigating Through Transition With Individuals With Speech Disabilities
Authors: Kennedy Pamela 
Published: June 2010

Abstract
Transition to adult life poses many challenges for individuals with complex communication needs. Drawing upon both personal experience as well as the outcomes of recent research projects, the author describes important goals and key supports that should be considered in planning positive transition experiences for individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication. Successful outcomes—including the possibility of developing friendships and intimate relationships—can be achieved with a dedicated transition team that involves and values the input of the individual with complex communication needs.
Supporting Positive Employment Outcomes for Individuals Who Use AAC
Authors: McNaughton David , Arnold Anthony 
Published: June 2010

AbstractAs a result of innovative efforts by individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and their support teams, there are growing numbers of documented cases of employment success for individuals who use AAC. We review recent research on employment and AAC and discuss three key components for obtaining and maintaining employment: (a) developing employee knowledge and skills that are valued in the workplace, (b) identifying jobs that are a good match for the skills and interests of individuals who use AAC, and (c) ensuring that needed supports are available to maintain employment success.I like to believe my transition to adulthood, independent living and employment started to happen on the day my parents learned of my diagnosis of cerebral palsy—they started taking me to therapies, and a preschool program, and to expand their expectations over time … the longer you put off educational and rehabilitation activities, the less likely it is that you will witness the things that you want …(Arnold, 2007, p.94)
Management of Dysarthria and Dysphagia in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Authors: Graner Darlene E. , Strand Edythe A. 
Published: June 2010

Abstract
Purpose: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurologic disease that frequently affects speech and swallowing. The purpose of this article is to emphasize the role of the speech-language pathologist (SLP) in management of the progressive speech and swallowing symptoms.
Methods: A review of the neurologic degeneration and resulting symptoms of ALS are presented, including the cognitive, sensory and speech-language changes that accompany the progressive motor impairment. The important role of the SLP on a multidisciplinary team is described. Approaches to management of both swallowing and speech are discussed.
Results and Conclusions: ALS is a progressive, degenerative neurologic disease. SLPs play a vital role in helping patients maintain effective communication and manage dysphagia symptoms.
Deep Brain Stimulation: Description and Implications for Motor Speech
Authors: Fossett Tepanta R. D. 
Published: June 2010

Abstract
Purpose: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical option which has been demonstrated to be effective for treatment of many symptoms in several movement disorders. The purpose of this paper is to describe this surgical option and to discuss its effects on motor speech.
Method: The literature is reviewed to provide a summary of the information available to describe DBS surgery and its effects on motor speech in neurological disorders. Primary focus is placed on DBS as a treatment for Parkinson's disease (PD) and Essential Tremor (ET).
Results and Conclusions: DBS surgery is a relatively low-risk, common, and reversible surgery used to treat the motor symptoms in many movement disorders, especially PD and ET. It is not currently used as a treatment for any motor speech disorder. Dysarthria is a commonly reported side-effect of bilateral more than unilateral DBS surgery. The reported frequency of motor speech difficulties varies, and few studies have specifically examined motor speech with reliable and objective measures. However, though frequently present, negative effects of DBS on motor speech appear to be mild in severity.
Development of a Computer-Based, Multi-media Hearing Loss Prevention Education Program for Veterans and Military Personnel
Authors: Folmer Robert L. , Saunders Gabrielle H. , Dann Serena M. , Griest Susan E. , Leek Marjorie R. , Fausti Stephen A. 
Published: June 2010

Purpose: Noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus are prevalent and costly problems for military personnel and Veterans. To reduce the prevalence and burden of these conditions, the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs are working together to develop an interactive, computer-based, multimedia hearing loss prevention education program that can be delivered at military bases, primary care or other medical settings.
Method: One participant at a time interacts with the program inside a sound-attenuated enclosure that is large enough for wheelchair access. A computer touch screen allows participants to select among a variety of activities, including a self-administered screening test of high-frequency hearing; learning why, when, and how to protect hearing; learning how hearing works and how loud sounds damage hearing; learning how sound intensity is measured and which sounds are too loud; listening to demonstrations of simulated hearing loss; learning how to select and use hearing protective devices; learning about tinnitus; and learning about hearing health care services available at each site.
Results/Conclusions: The program will be made available to all Veterans, military personnel, and other members of the public through the internet and at medical centers throughout the country.
Perspectives on Preparing Graduate Students To Provide Educationally Relevant Services in Schools
Authors: Elledge Debbie , Hasselbeck Emily , Hobek Amy , Combs Sandra , Raisor-Becker Lesley , Creaghead Nancy 
Published: June 2010

Abstract
Working in the schools today requires more than the skills and knowledge for addressing the communication and swallowing disorders that children exhibit. With changes in the way speech-language pathologists (SLPs) perceive themselves and their purpose within their school setting, there must also be changes in the way graduate programs prepare the next generation of school-based speech-language pathologists. This paper addresses those critical skills that will enable school-based SLPs to work within and help to create a school culture that embodies (a) flexibility in service delivery; (b) constant attention to promoting children's successful performance within the regular education curriculum; (c) collaboration among professionals, children, and parents; (d) advocacy for the highest quality services to children and the expanding role of the SLP in that effort; and (e) using evidence to support clinical practice. We will also address what university graduate programs can do to support the development of those skills.
Beyond the Big Screen: Avatars Prepare Graduate Students for Real-World Practice
Authors: Williams Stacy , Schreiber Linda R. 
Published: June 2010

Abstract
This article explores the potential of virtual simulation technology in preparing university students for real-world experiences. SimuCase™, a Web-based virtual simulation application designed to support best practice in speech-language pathology, is described. The research base for learning via virtual simulations also is described. This type of simulation using case studies encourages the user to select and analyze client data to improve clinical decision-making skills in the area of assessment and supports Knowledge and Skills Assessment competencies of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Antimicrobial Efficacy of 3 Oral Antiseptics Containing Octenidine, Polyhexamethylene Biguanide, or Citroxx: Can Chlorhexidine Be Replaced?
Authors: Rohrer Nadine , Widmer Andreas F. , Waltimo Tuomas , Kulik Eva M. , Weiger Roland , Filipuzzi-Jenny Elisabeth , Walter Clemens 
Published: June 2010

Background.Use of oral antiseptics decreases the bacterial load in the oral cavity.Objective.To compare the antimicrobial activity of 3 novel oral antiseptics with that of Chlorhexidine, which is considered the “gold standard” of oral hygiene.Design.Comparative in vitro study.Methods.Four common oral microorganisms (Streptococcus sanguinis, Streptococcus mutans, Candida albicans, andFusobacterium nucleatum) were tested under standard conditions and at different concentrations, by use of a broth dilution assay and an agar diffusion assay and by calculating the log10reduction factor (RF). The antimicrobial activity of each antiseptic was assessed by counting the difference in bacterial densities (ie, the log10number of colony-forming units of bacteria) before and after the disinfection process.Results.The oral antiseptics containing octenidine (with an RF in the range of 7.1–8.24 CFU/mL) and polyhexamethylene biguanide (with an RF in the range of 7.1–8.24 CFU/mL) demonstrated antimicrobial activity comparable to that of Chlorhexidine (with an RF in the range of 1.03–8.24 CFU/mL), whereas the mouth rinse containing Citroxx (Citroxx Biosciences; with an RF in the range of 0.22–1.36 CFU/mL) showed significantly weaker antimicrobial efficacy. Overall, octenidine and polyhexamethylene biguanide were more active at lower concentrations.Conclusion.Oral antiseptics containing the antimicrobial agent octenidine or polyhexamethylene biguanide may be considered as potent alternatives to chlorhexidine-based preparations.
Synthesis and characterization of Fe-doped TiO
2 photocatalyst by the sol–gel method
Authors: Luu Cam Loc , Nguyen Quoc Tuan , Ho Si Thoang 
Published: June 2010

Abstract
Thin layers of pure TiO
2 and TiO
2 doped by different amounts of Fe
2
O
3 have been prepared by the sol–gel method with tetraisopropyl orthotitanate and Fe(NO
3)3. Physico-chemical properties of catalysts were characterized by BET Adsorption, x-ray Diffraction (XRD), FE-SEM, as well as Raman and UV-Vis spectroscopy. The photocatalytic activity of the obtained materials was investigated in the reaction of complete oxidation of p-xylene in gas phase under the radiation of UV (λ=365 nm) and LED (λ=470 nm) lamps. It has been found that the particle size of all samples was distributed in the range 20–30 nm. The content of the rutile phase in Fe-doped TiO
2 samples varied in the range 6.8 to 41.8% depending on the Fe content. Iron oxide doped into TiO
2 enables the photon absorbing zone of TiO
2 to extend from UV towards visible waves as well as to reduce its band gap energy from 3.2 to 2.67 eV. Photocatalytic activities of the TiO
2 samples modified by Fe
3+ have been found to be higher than those of pure TiO
2 by about 2.5 times.
Plant L10 Ribosomal Proteins Have Different Roles during Development and Translation under Ultraviolet-B Stress
Authors: Ferreyra María Lorena Falcone , Pezza Alejandro , Biarc Jordane , Burlingame Alma L. , Casati Paula 
Published: June 2010

Abstract
Ribosomal protein L10 (RPL10) proteins are ubiquitous in the plant kingdom. Arabidopsis (Arabidopsis thaliana) has three RPL10 genes encoding RPL10A to RPL10C proteins, while two genes are present in the maize (Zea mays) genome (rpl10-1 and rpl10-2). Maize and Arabidopsis RPL10s are tissue-specific and developmentally regulated, showing high levels of expression in tissues with active cell division. Coimmunoprecipitation experiments indicate that RPL10s in Arabidopsis associate with translation proteins, demonstrating that it is a component of the 80S ribosome. Previously, ultraviolet-B (UV-B) exposure was shown to increase the expression of a number of maize ribosomal protein genes, including rpl10. In this work, we demonstrate that maize rpl10 genes are induced by UV-B while Arabidopsis RPL10s are differentially regulated by this radiation: RPL10A is not UV-B regulated, RPL10B is down-regulated, while RPL10C is up-regulated by UV-B in all organs studied. Characterization of Arabidopsis T-DNA insertional mutants indicates that RPL10 genes are not functionally equivalent. rpl10A and rpl10B mutant plants show different phenotypes: knockout rpl10A mutants are lethal, rpl10A heterozygous plants are deficient in translation under UV-B conditions, and knockdown homozygous rpl10B mutants show abnormal growth. Based on the results described here, RPL10 genes are not redundant and participate in development and translation under UV-B stress.
Community‐based epidemiological study of psychosocial effects of acne in Japanese adolescents
Authors: KUBOTA Yasuo , SHIRAHIGE Yoshie , NAKAI Kozo , KATSUURA Junko , MORIUE Tetsuya , YONEDA Kozo 
Published: June 2010

AbstractIn this community‐based cross‐sectional study, 1443 Japanese adolescents aged 13–19 years participated from two schools in Kagawa Prefecture. Students completed a self‐administered questionnaire to assess the prevalence of acne, knowledge about acne, self‐management of acne and emotional well‐being. A five‐item version of the Mental Health Inventory (MHI) subscale of the Short Form 36 was used to assess psychological health and depression status. Among respondents, 859 (59.5%) said they had acne (51.6% of the boys and 64.8% of the girls). A majority (56.8%) of those who said they had acne also reported a family history of acne. Of the 555 female respondents with acne, 39.1% reported experiencing acne flares in temporal proximity to menstruation. Less than half (38.8%) of respondents with acne had sought or were seeking treatment. The three most common factors believed to trigger or exacerbate acne were stress, lack of sleep and sweat. The mean MHI score of 847 students with acne was significantly lower than 475 students without acne. The mean MHI score of female students with acne was significantly lower than male students with acne. Students with acne were also significantly more depressed than those without acne and female students were significantly more depressed than male students. Acne is a common problem for Japanese teenagers and causes personal and social difficulties. Our results suggest the necessity of educational programs in school or public to ensure that adolescents are aware of acne and to encourage young people to improve their mental health through better acne treatment.
Interval sentinel lymph nodes in patients with cutaneous melanoma: A single‐institution study in Japan
Authors: MATSUMOTO Takaaki , SHIBATA Shinichi , YASUE Satoshi , SAKAKIBARA Akihiro , YOKOTA Kenji , SAWADA Masaki , KONO Michihiro , KATO Katsuhiko , SHIMOYAMA Yoshie , TOMITA Yasushi 
Published: June 2010

AbstractInterval sentinel lymph nodes (ISLN) are defined as the lymph nodes located between the primary melanoma and anatomically well‐defined lymph nodal basins. It was reported that the ISLN appeared to be at the same metastatic risk as sentinel lymph nodes (SLN) in the traditional nodal basins. This study aimed to examine the incidence and metastatic risk of the ISLN in melanoma patients. Between June of 1999 and December of 2008, 117 patients enrolled at Nagoya University Hospital underwent SLN biopsy for primary cutaneous melanoma with a Breslow thickness of at least 1.0 mm. Triple techniques with lymphoscintigraphy, blue dye injection and gamma probe were used for the biopsy except for 13 cases that underwent lymphoscintigraphy, ultrasonography and blue dye injection, but without gamma probe. Patients who had melanoma of the head and neck were excluded from this analysis. The SLN were identified in 253 nodal basins from 117 patients, and ISLN were found in six patients (5%). We recognized 41 (17%) SLN metastases in 246 conventional nodal basins and one (14%) in seven ISLN. Although ISLN were identified infrequently, the incidence of metastasis into the ISLN was similar to that into SLN in conventional nodal basins. It is therefore recommended that preoperative lymphoscintigraphy and intraoperative recognition of ISLN should be performed.
Chronic urticaria is associated with a differential helminth–arthropod‐related atopy phenotype
Authors: DASCHNER Alvaro , RODERO Marta , DE FRUTOS Consolación , VALLS Ana , CUÉLLAR Carmen 
Published: June 2010

AbstractThe relationship between atopic sensitization and chronic urticaria is still controversial. In this study, we aimed to compare the prevalence of aeroallergen sensitization in chronic urticaria patients with (CU/As+) and without (CU/As−) sensitization against Anisakis simplex. Forty‐nine CU/As+ and 80 CU/As− patients were studied and skin prick tests (SPT) were performed against aeroallergens. We assessed sensitization in a subgroup of patients with allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and/or bronchial asthma (RCBA) and compared the prevalence with a control group of 522 non‐urticaria patients with RCBA. Forty‐five percent of CU/As− and 60.4% of CU/As+ patients displayed positive SPT to at least one aeroallergen. CU/As+ patients had a higher prevalence of sensitization against pollen, mould or dander (PMD) (52.2% vs 29.1%, P < 0.01), whereas the prevalence of house dust mite (HDM) sensitization was not statistically different (26.3% in CU/As− and 36.7% in CU/As+). However, in chronic urticaria patients with RCBA, 53.8% of CU/As− and 57.9% of CU/As+ patients differed in the prevalence of HDM sensitization compared to the control group (33.5%, P = 0.03), whereas no difference could be stated for PMD sensitization. Compared to RCBA patients, both CU/As+ and CU/As− patients have a higher clinically relevant sensitization rate against HDM, thus displaying a differential atopy phenotype.