bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The dynamic viscoelasticity and plasticizer leachability of tissue conditioners
Authors: Hong Guang , Maeda Takeshi , Murata Hiroshi , Sasaki Keiichi 
Published: June 2012

doi: 10.1111/j.1741‐2358.2012.00639.x   The dynamic viscoelasticity and plasticizer leachability of tissue conditionersObjectives:  Dynamic viscoelasticity is one of the most important characteristics of tissue conditioners. Leaching of plasticizer from tissue conditioners may cause changes in the dynamic viscoelasticity of these materials. The purpose of this study was to determine the dynamic viscoelasticity and plasticizer leachability of commercial tissue conditioners.Materials and methods:  Five commercial tissue conditioners were used in this study: COE Comfort (CC), Fit Softer (FS), Hydro‐Cast (HC), Soft Conditioner (SC) and Visco‐Gel (VG). Five specimens of each material were stored in 37°C distilled water. The dynamic viscoelasticity and plasticizer leaching of each specimen were measured at 0, 1, 3, 7 and 14 days after immersion using a dynamic mechanical analyzer and high performance liquid chromatography. Data were analyzed using one‐way anova and Student–Newman–Keuls test (α = 0.05).Results:  Significant differences in dynamic viscoelasticity and plasticizer leaching were found among the materials. The dynamic viscoelasticity of all materials increased or decreased significantly with time. Rapid changes in dynamic viscoelasticity were evident on day 1 after water immersion. The material CC recorded the highest level of plasticizer leaching.Conclusion:  These results suggest that the dynamic viscoelasticity of commercial tissue conditioners is affected by plasticizer leaching. However, these effects are limited.
The POPPY Study: Developing a Model of Family‐Centred Care for Neonatal Units
Authors: Staniszewska Sophie , Brett Jo , Redshaw Maggie , Hamilton Karen , Newburn Mary , Jones Nicola , Taylor Lesley 
Published: June 2012

ABSTRACTBackground: The concept of family‐centred care in neonatal practice has become increasingly recognised internationally. The underlying philosophy puts parents and the family at the centre of health care and promotes “individualised, flexible care.”Aims: To develop the first international model of family‐centred care based on strong parental collaboration in the synthesis of robust research evidence to generate the philosophy, principles, model, and indicators for implementation.Methods and Synthesis: Seven key steps were followed to develop the POPPY model of care collaboratively with parents. Step 1 drew on the POPPY systematic review to identify effective interventions. Step 2 drew on the POPPY qualitative study to identify good parent experiences. Step 3 identified the philosophy and principles of the POPPY model of care. Step 4 identified the key stages of the POPPY model of care. Step 5 populated the POPPY model of care with data from steps 1 and 2. Step 6 developed the indicators of family‐centred care; and Step 7 undertook some initial testing with parents and practitioners.Results: Seven key stages of the parents’ journey through their neonatal unit experience were identified and formed the architecture of the POPPY model of care. These include: before admission to the unit, admission, early days, growing and developing, transfers between units and between levels of care, preparing for discharge, and transition to home and at home. A philosophy, a set of principles to underpin the model, and a set of indicators to guide implementation in neonatal units were developed.Conclusion: The POPPY model of family‐centred care provides the first robust, collaboratively developed, parent‐centred model, which can be implemented to deliver high quality care to parents of preterm infants.Implications: Implementing the POPPY model could help neonatal units to develop parent‐focused services which better meet parents’ needs for information, communication and support, key elements of family‐centred care.
Overexpression of BMI‐1 is associated with poor prognosis in cervical cancer
Authors: Tong Yong‐Qing , Liu Bei , Zheng Hong‐Yun , He Yu‐Juan , Gu Jian , Li Feng , Li Yan 
Published: June 2012

AbstractAimIt has been reported that BMI‐1, a gene transcription promoter overexpressed in various human cancers, is associated with poor survival. We investigated whether BMI‐1 is a marker for cervical cancer by detecting the expression of BMI‐1 in cervical cancer.MethodsAn immunohistochemistry (IHC) streptavidin‐peroxidase technique was used to identify BMI‐1 protein expression in 302 cervical cancer specimens. Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and Western blot were employed to measure BMI‐1 mRNA and protein level. The correlation between BMI‐1 expression and clinicopathological factors was analyzed.ResultsBoth BMI‐1 mRNA and protein expression were evident in cervical carcinoma tissues. An intense positive rate of 55.3% (167/302) was observed by IHC. High BMI‐1 expression was correlated with clinical stage, lymph node metastasis, vascular invasion and human papillomavirus (HPV) infection (P < 0.05), but there is insufficient evidence to confirm its value in tumor size, age, estrogen or progesterone receptor (P > 0.05). The BMI‐1 protein level was positively correlated with the clinical stages of cervical carcinoma and a high BMI‐1 expression was associated with poor prognosis (P < 0.05).ConclusionThe high expression of BMI‐1 in cervical cancer is related to tumor progression, lymph node metastasis and HPV infection, suggesting that cervical cancer with excessive BMI‐1 expression possesses high metastases potential and that BMI‐1 may be a promising biomarker for predicting metastasis in cervical cancer.
The C2H2‐type Zinc Finger Protein ZFP182 is Involved in Abscisic Acid‐Induced Antioxidant Defense in RiceF
Authors: Zhang Hong , Ni Lan , Liu Yanpei , Wang Yunfei , Zhang Aying , Tan Mingpu , Jiang Mingyi 
Published: June 2012

AbstractC2H2‐type zinc finger proteins (ZFPs) are thought to play important roles in modulating the responses of plants to drought, salinity and oxidative stress. However, direct evidence is lacking for the involvement of these ZFPs in abscisic acid (ABA)‐induced antioxidant defense in plants. In this study, the role of the rice (Oryza sativaL. sub.japonicacv. Nipponbare) C2H2‐type ZFPZFP182in ABA‐induced antioxidant defense and the relationship betweenZFP182and two rice MAPKs,OsMPK1andOsMPK5in ABA signaling were investigated. ABA treatment induced the increases in the expression ofZFP182,OsMPK1andOsMPK5, and the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and ascorbate peroxidase (APX) in rice leaves. The transient gene expression analysis and the transient RNA interference (RNAi) analysis in protoplasts showed thatZFP182,OsMPK1andOsMPK5are involved in ABA‐induced up‐regulation in the activities of SOD and APX. Besides,OsMPK1andOsMPK5were shown to be required for the up‐regulation in the expression ofZFP182in ABA signaling, butZFP182did not mediate the ABA‐induced up‐regulation in the expression ofOsMPK1andOsMPK5. These results indicate thatZFP182is required for ABA‐induced antioxidant defense and the expression ofZFP182is regulated by rice MAPKs in ABA signaling.
Does a single cup of coffee at dinner alter the sleep? A controlled cross‐over randomised trial in real‐life conditions
Authors: LLORET‐LINARES Célia , LAFUENTE‐LAFUENTE Carmello , CHASSANY Olivier , GREEN Andrew , DELCEY Véronique , MOULY Stéphane , BERGMANN Jean François 
Published: June 2012

AbstractAim:  To report changes in the quality of sleep after drinking an evening cup of either caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee, in healthy subjects in everyday life.Methods:  Sixty‐three healthy men and women, who considered themselves to be caffeine sensitive were included in a double‐blind, cross‐over trial, randomised to receive either caffeinated coffee containing 90 mg of caffeine, or, as control, a dose of decaffeinated coffee containing 4.5 mg caffeine, taken after dinner. The primary outcome measure was the degree of sleep disturbance, scored on a visual analogue scale, ranging from 0 (excellent sleep) to 100 (very disturbed sleep). Ancillary criteria were patients' reported estimate of sleep latency, and how often the subjects reported waking.Results:  Mean age of subjects was 30.5 ± 12 years. The quality of sleep was significantly worse with caffeinated (mean 30.8 ± 22.7) than with decaffeinated coffee (mean 19.5 ± 16.9), P = 0.001. Caffeinated coffee also significantly increased the sleep latency (mean difference 17 ± 31 minutes, P < 0.001) and the frequency of waking (mean 1.3 vs 0.8 episodes in the night, P = 0.006) compared with decaffeinated coffee.Conclusions:  Even a single cup of caffeinated coffee consumed before bedtime in real‐life conditions causes a deterioration in the quality of sleep in caffeine‐sensitive subjects.
Older people's diet‐related beliefs and behaviours: Intervention implications
Authors: PETTIGREW Simone , PESCUD Melanie , DONOVAN Robert J. 
Published: June 2012

AbstractAim:  Health promotion campaigns in Australia have not addressed the needs of an ageing population for nutrition‐related information. Such campaigns would need to focus on those middle‐aged and older to ensure that individuals are aware of appropriate dietary behaviours to sustain them into older age. The present study explored the diet‐related beliefs and behaviours of mature adults to inform future healthy eating interventions targeting this group.Methods:  An inductive, qualitative approach was used to generate information relating to mature adults' diet‐related beliefs and behaviours. Twenty individual interviews and 12 focus groups were conducted with 111 Western Australians aged 40+ years. Data were collected from individuals residing in metropolitan and regional areas. Data coding and analysis were conducted with the use of NVivo7 software (QSR International, Doncaster, Victoria, Australia).Results:  The consistent findings across age groups and geographical locations suggest that mature adults may not be aware of the implications of ageing on changing dietary needs, and in particular they may lack general knowledge of current guidelines for specific nutrients such as salt and alcohol. Information relating to appropriate serving sizes of different foods may also be useful for members of this segment.Conclusions:  While further research is required to support these qualitative findings, it appears that diet‐related information may be more readily accepted by mature adults if it is presented as preventing future deterioration rather than improving current health states.
Comparison of different geostatistical methods to estimate groundwater level at different climatic periods
Authors: Sadat Noori S. Mahmood , Ebrahimi Kumars , Liaghat Abdol‐Majid , Hoorfar Abdol‐Hossein 
Published: June 2012

AbstractThe main aim of this study has been to assess the spatially variability of groundwater level at different climatic periods. The study area isSaveh‐Nobaran aquifer inIran. First, using two drought indices, different climatic periods in the region including wet, normal and dry during 1993–2003 were recognized. Second, with the use of measured elevations of the water table, experimental semivariograms (spherical, exponential andGaussian) were constructed that characterize the spatial variability of the measured groundwater levels. Groundwater levels were interpolated by four different geostatistical methods.RMSE,MAEandR2were calculated to determine the best method. TheR2coefficient obtained from kriging, cokriging,TPSSandIDWmethods were 0.95, 0.97, 0.89 and 0.83, respectively. Cokriging method was used to create groundwater‐level maps, including maximum, average and minimum water levels for each climatic period. The results obtained from geostatistical analysis showed that groundwater depth varies spatially in different climatic conditions.
Divine Revelation
Authors: King Rolfe 
Published: June 2012

AbstractDivine revelation is a topical subject, given the many claims to revelation in the modern world. This article looks at recent discussion within the analytic tradition of philosophy which particularly relates to how to evaluate claims about divine revelation. The subjects covered are: (i) defining divine revelation; (ii) direct cognition of God; (iii) evidence‐based approaches; (iv) divine testimony; (v) conversion and faith; (vi) competing claims about divine revelation. Brief comments are then made on some related areas.
Quality Improvement in Heart Failure: A Randomized Educational Intervention to Change Provider Behavior
Authors: Piña Ileana L. , Bruckman David , Lance Craig , Hitch Jeanne , Gee Julie , Schaub Kimberley , Davidson Michelle , Ober Scott , Aron David 
Published: June 2012

©2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.Whether provider education changes practice for HF has not been reported. (NHeFT)™ uses didactic and experiential training of primary care providers (PCP) to optimize treatment of HF. We randomized PCP’s in the Cleveland VA clinics to training (T) vs control (C). Endpoints: Primary – the number of patients with EF < 40% treated with ACEI/ARB and Beta Blocker, +/− diuretic post T vs pre T; Secondary – the number of patients with increase in ACEI/ARB or a decrease in diuretic post T vs. pre T. Of 641 patients, 216 (85 C,131 T) had EF < 40%; 188 (85%) did not meet the primary endpoint at baseline. After T, a similar proportion (64.2% C, 74.4%,T) met the endpoint at end of study (P = 0.14). The odds of a patient meeting the primary endpoint by care of a T provider, was not significantly higher than C (OR 1.496, 95% CI (0.751, 2.982)). Patients seen by T were more likely to have the diuretic dose decreased vs patients under C, without increases in ACEI or ARB (P < 0.03). Thus, a didactic program of HF plus a preceptorship changed practice modestly. Studies should address provider readiness of change and self efficacy to adhere to evidenced‐based care.
Efficacy and safety of bipolar electrode grasping forceps for laparoscopic myomectomy in uterine cervical myoma
Authors: Higuchi Y , Okuda K , Nakamura Y. , Hayashi A , Hayashi M , Fujiyama F , Yoshida Y , Yamashita Y , Terai Y , Kamegai H , Ohmichi M 
Published: June 2012

AbstractIntroductionMyomectomy for cervical myoma is problematic because cervical myomas are very close to neighboring structures, such as the ureters, uterine artery, bladder and rectum. There are a few reports on laparoscopic myomectomy for cervical myomas to avoid blood loss, such as occlusion of iliac arteries and clipping of the uterine artery. We evaluated the efficacy and safety of bipolar electrode grasping forceps for laparoscopic myomectomy in uterine cervical myoma.MethodsFrom November 2006 to May 2009, eight women with uterine cervical myoma underwent laparoscopic myomectomy. We employed electrode grasping forceps with a combination of two tenaculums for separating and securing hemostatsis.ResultsSeven of eight cases were successfully treated by laparoscopic myomectomy, but one patient, with a large 900‐g myoma was converted to the laparotomy as a result of blood loss (1800 mL). Among the other seven cases, the average weight of the myoma was 132 g (range, 16–310 g) and the operating time was 176 min. (range, 125–255 min). No complications occurred. Of the four cases who wanted to become pregnant postoperatively, two became pregnant and delivered by Caesarean section.ConclusionThese findings indicate that bipolar electrode grasping forceps using two tenaculums for traction of the myoma are useful for laparoscopic myomectomy in cervical myomas.
Effect of storage media and time on the fracture toughness of resin‐based luting cements
Authors: Azar MR , Bagheri R , Burrow MF 
Published: June 2012

AbstractBackground:  Resin‐based cements are brittle materials and the major shortcomings of these materials are manifested in their sensitivity to flaws and defects. Although various mechanical properties of resin luting cements have been described, few fracture toughness test data for resin‐based luting cements using the short rod design have been published.Methods:  Specimens were prepared from five resin luting cements. For each material a total of 36 disc‐shaped specimens were prepared using a custom‐made mould. Specimens were randomly divided into six groups of six, immersed in two solutions: distilled water and 0.01 mol/L lactic acid at 37 °C for 24 hours, 1 month or 3 months. The specimens were loaded using a universal testing machine. The maximum load at specimen failure was recorded and the KIc (MPa. M 0.5) was calculated.Results:  There was a relationship between material, storage solution and time (p < 0.05). Nexus 3 showed the highest KIc followed by Panavia F, Calibra, Smart Cem2 and seT.Conclusions:  The fracture toughness of the resin luting cements was affected by both time and storage solution. Comparable fracture toughness of conventional resin cement and self‐adhesive resin cements was observed.
Toxoplasma gondii in Ireland: Seroprevalence and Novel Molecular Detection Method in Sheep, Pigs, Deer and Chickens
Authors: Halová D. , Mulcahy G. , Rafter P. , Turčeková L. , Grant T. , de Waal T. 
Published: June 2012

SummaryToxoplasma gondii is among the most studied parasites worldwide but there is not much information about it published in Ireland. The objectives of this study were to determine the seroprevalence of T. gondii in sheep, pigs, deer and chickens and the molecular detection of T. gondii DNA in muscle tissue. Serum samples were collected from these species at the time of slaughter at Irish abattoirs during 2007 and tested for anti‐T. gondii antibodies using a commercial semi‐quantitative latex agglutination test. Antibodies (titre ≥1 : 64) were found in 36% (105/292) sheep, 4.7% (15/317) pigs and 6.6% (23/348) deer. In chickens, 18% (65/364) had antibody titres, ranging between 1 : 5 and 1 : 1024. Significant (P ≤ 0.05) age‐related differences in seroprevalence were found in adult sheep (58.1%) and pigs (23.1%). Significant gender differences in seroprevalence was also found in sheep with more females (43%) than males (22.4%) being positive. However, when adjusted for age through logistic regression gender was no longer significant. Seroprevalence was also evaluated on farm locations grouped to NUTS level 3, but the prevalence was too low to draw any statistical conclusions. Using a nested PCR, the presence of T. gondii DNA was detected in diaphragm samples from 3.6% (3/83) sheep, 13.0% (3/23) pig and 4.2% (3/71) deer. Meat digestion liquids from a Trichinella spp. survey in pigs were also used for the first time to detect T. gondii. Toxoplasma gondii DNA was detected in 50% (10/20) of pooled samples. This is the first in depth study of T. gondii seroprevalence in animals in Ireland and a novel method, using digestion liquid from pooled diaphragm samples, for PCR detection in pigs is described.
Some Properties of the Beenham, New Mexico, Aërolite
Authors: Leard Robert M. 
Published: June 2012

Abstract and IntroductionThe following description of an aërolite from Beenham, Union County, New Mexico, is offered as part of the work in a special course in meteoritics in the Department of Astronomy of the University of California, Los Angeles. Two fragments, weighing 14 1/2 g. and 1 1/2 g., of the aërolite, were secured, and from this material three thin sections and one polished section were prepared for investigation. Four photomicrographs were taken, and the relationships and optical properties of the various minerals were determined. The writer wishes to thank Dr. H. H. Nininger of the American Meteorite Laboratory, Denver, Colorado, for donating the material used, and Dr. Frederick C. Leonard of the Department of Astronomy of the University of California, Los Angeles, under whose guidance this study was made.
The Puente‐Ladron, Socorro County, New Mexico, Aerolite
Authors: Nininger H. H. 
Published: June 2012

ABSTRACTThis paper contains an account of a recently discovered 7.7‐gram aerolite (a chondrite) (Puente‐Ladron, Socorro County, New Mexico; coördinate number = 1068,344), together with an invitation on the part of the finder to all members of the S. R. M. to participate in a search for additional fragments of the fall.
An Unusual Photograph of a Meteor
Authors: Buddhue John Davis 
Published: June 2012

ABSTRACT AND INTRODUCTIONAs far as I am aware, the accompanying photograph (Figure 1), obtained on October 15, 1934, at Claremont, California, is the only picture of a meteor trait which seems to show evidence of a wind at a high altitude in the Earth's atmosphere, altho several pictures of meteor trains* showing such evidence are in existence. The present photograph appears to be also the only picture exhibiting the meteorite within its gas cloud, unless the photograph secured by Charles M. Brown and reproduced as Figure 1 in P. A., 42, 291, 1934, and as Figure 3 in C.S.R.M., 1, No. 2, 38; P. A., 44, 387, 1936, should be counted. In that photograph, two bodies appear to be about to emerge from a gas cloud.
On the Puente‐Ladron, New Mexico, Aerolite
Authors: La Paz Lincoln 
Published: June 2012

ABSTRACTC. H. Smith's assertion that “The main facts are against the possibility that this little aerolite was carried into the area by Indians and there discarded or lost; …” is shown to be without foundation. Accordingly, Smith's plea for an all‐out search of the inhospitable and unpromising Puente‐Ladron area is without justification. In view of the failure of continued search in this region to result in additional finds, it would be more reasonable to exhort meteoriticists to increased activity in areas known to be meteorite‐strewn fields.
The Glorieta Mountain, New Mexico, Siderite (ECN=+ 1058,356)*
Authors: Beck Carl W. , La Paz Lincoln , Stevenson Ralph G. 
Published: June 2012

AbstractThe history of the recovery of the masses that comprize the Glorieta Mountain, New Mexico, siderite is reviewed. The present paper is based on a detailed mineralogical, metallographical, and chemical investigation of the remarkable cane‐shaped specimen from the Department of Geology of the University of New Mexico. The meteoritic constituents present are kamacite, taenite, plessite, schreibersite, and lawrencite. The meteorite is classified as a medium octahedrite (Om).
The Achilles, Rawlins County, Kansas, Chondrite (ECN =+ 1008,398)
Authors: Stockwell H. O. , Morley Russell A. 
Published: June 2012

ABSTRACTThe discovery of the Achilles, Rawlins County, Kansas, meteorite (ECN = + 1008,398; cl. = veined crystalline chondrite, Cka) was made by the Homedale brothers in 1924. The meteorite remained unrecognized for 26 years, until Mr. Anthony Halner noticed the similarity between it and specimens in the H. O. Stockwell display at the Kansas State Fair. The meteorite weighs 12,020 gm. and is covered by a fusion‐crust. The original weight is estimated as 16 kg. The meteorite is preserved in the collection of Mr. Stockwell.
ON THE CONSTANCY OF COSMIC SPHERULE INFLUX DURING THE QUATERNARY
Authors: Utech Karl 
Published: June 2012

The influx rate of cosmic spherules can be measured on sediments of which the rate of deposition is known. It proved to be constant over long geological periods.Also, deposits of homogeneous composition in which the spherule concentration did not fluctuate appear to prove that the influx rate of cosmic spherules remained constant when the respective sediments had been laid down. Certain deep‐sea cores are particularly suited for such an investigation.The deep‐sea sediments from which the author has drawn his conclusions are of quaternary age.