bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A Genome-Wide Association Study of Self-Rated Health
Authors: Mosing Miriam A. , Verweij Karin J. H. , Medland Sarah E. , Painter Jodie , Gordon Scott D. , Heath Andrew C. , Madden Pamela A. , Montgomery Grant W. , Martin Nicholas G. 
Published: August 2010

AbstractSelf-rated health questions have been proven to be a highly reliable and valid measure of overall health as measured by other indicators in many population groups. It also has been shown to be a very good predictor of mortality, chronic or severe diseases, and the need for services, and is positively correlated with clinical assessments. Genetic factors have been estimated to account for 25–64% of the variance in the liability of self-rated health. The aim of the present study was to identify Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) underlying the heritability of self-rated health by conducting a genome-wide association analysis in a large sample of 6,706 Australian individuals aged 18–92. No genome wide significant SNPs associated with self-rated health could be identified, indicating that self-rated health may be influenced by a large number of SNPs with very small effect size. A very large sample will be needed to identify these SNPs.
Social Protection in Africa: Evidence, Politics and Rights
Authors: Devereux Stephen , White Philip 
Published: August 2010

AbstractSocial protection initiatives in Africa increasingly aim to institutionalize systems that guarantee assistance for the very poor and protect the vulnerable against livelihood risks. Much of the impetus has come from international development actors, with some notable exceptions. Three overlapping agendas are shaping these developments: a technocratic concern with evidence of effects and cost‐effectiveness; a political preoccupation with constituencies, interest groups, and institutions; and a rights‐based concern with universal principles and standards. The articulation between these agendas and the different actors promoting them determines which specific social protection instruments are adopted, how they are designed and implemented, and their outcomes. “Success” is defined here not in terms of immediate benefits for target groups, but of progress towards social protection systems that have nationwide coverage, are sustainable in the long term, have broad political support, and can significantly reduce deprivation and vulnerability. Based on a selective review of social transfer programs and policy processes in several African countries, we argue that initiatives that emerge out of domestic political agendas and respond to local conceptualizations and prioritizations of need are more likely to succeed than those based on imported “projectized” models, but that success depends on a convergence of all three agendas.
Single Mothers and Other Low Earners: Policy Routes to Adequate Wages
Authors: Kahne Hilda , Mabel Zachary 
Published: August 2010

AbstractThis paper addresses the employment environment within which poor single mothers and other low‐wage earners work, and identifies policies to foster economic advancement. Low‐wage workers, often with minimal education and skills that fail to incorporate knowledge of advancing technology, experience more irregularity in work schedules and more frequent unemployment than do workers who are more highly skilled. Despite recent rises in national productivity, low‐wage advancement opportunities remain limited, and inequality in after‐tax income distribution between lower‐ and higher‐income families is growing. New policies are needed to extend low‐earner career potential. The paper highlights three particularly promising policy approaches to enhancing earnings of single mothers and other low‐wage earners—workforce intermediaries that promote specific job advancement programs, community colleges that strengthen vocational and educational foundations, and access to one‐stop centers that foster paid work connectedness. We detail the extent, impact, and needed improvements of these policies, and urge expansion of their availability to benefit single mothers and other low earners and their families.
First Record of Entomopathogen Beauveria Bassiana (Bals.-Criv.) Vuill. On Zygogramma Bicolorata Pallister, A Biocontrol Agent of Parthenium Hysterophorus L.
Authors: Dubey Poonam , Ray Puja , Pandey Akhilesh 
Published: August 2010

First Record of EntomopathogenBeauveria Bassiana(Bals.-Criv.) Vuill. OnZygogramma BicolorataPallister, A Biocontrol Agent ofParthenium HysterophorusL.Entomopathogenic fungi have great potential as biological control agents against insect pests. So they are being developed worldwide for the control of many pests of agricultural importance. But their effect on non-target insects, such as natural enemies has been a matter of great concern. Recently we came across an entomopathogen infecting a laboratory culture ofZygogramma bicolorata, a potential biocontol agent of noxious weed,Parthenium hysterophorus. The pathogen was isolated from the grubs and beetles and identified asBeauveria bassiana. In the present paper, the entomopathogen,B. bassianais reported and described for the first time from the laboratory culture ofZ. bicolorata.
Propolis Production by Honey Bee Apis Mellifera (hymenoptera: Apidae) and its Potential for the Management of the Larger Grain Borer Prostephanus Truncatus (Horn) (coleoptera: Bostrichidae) On Maize Grains
Authors: Adedoyin Osipitan , Ayotunde Ogunbanwo , Gbotemi Adeleye , Ibrahim Adekanmbi 
Published: August 2010

Propolis Production by Honey BeeApis Mellifera(hymenoptera: Apidae) and its Potential for the Management of the Larger Grain BorerProstephanus Truncatus(Horn) (coleoptera: Bostrichidae) On Maize GrainsThe aim of the study was to evaluate a possibility of propolis production by honey beeApis mellifera(Horn) (Hymenoptera: Apidae) and its potential for the management of the larger grain borer (LGB)Prostephanus truncatus(Horn) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) on maize grains. Bee propolis was collected from hives kept on the field for twelve months; they were thereafter diluted with ethanol to obtain 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% concentrations. 5 ml each of the concentrations was applied to 150 g clean maize grains infested with 10 pairs of 1-5 days old LGB in 250 cm3Kilner jars. The control jars were treated with ethanol. At 90 days post-infestation, data were collected on percentage of weight loss, percentage of grain damage, weight of frass generated (g), number of pupae, larvae and adult LGB. The results indicated that monthly propolis yield was significantly (p < 0.05) lower in the period of honey flow (December-March) relative to other periods. Propolis at all the concentrations tested reduced the population of LGB in propolis-treated maize grains relative to non-propolis treated-ones. The highest effects of propolis was shown at the highest concentration of 20% and it was significantly (p < 0.05) different from its effects at other concentrations. Bee propolis may be integrated with other ecological friendly control methods to manage LGB infestation in maize.
Storage Potentials and Tolerance of High Protein Maize (HPM) and Quality Protein Maize (QPM) to Seed Storage Pests in Controlled Environment
Authors: Adedayo Adetumbi , Adelowo Olakojo 
Published: August 2010

Storage Potentials and Tolerance of High Protein Maize (HPM) and Quality Protein Maize (QPM) to Seed Storage Pests in Controlled EnvironmentStudies on seed storage were conducted at seed processing and storage section of the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Obafemi Awolowo University, Moor Plantation, Ibadan Nigeria in 2007 and 2008, to evaluate High protein maize (HPM) seed for resistance/tolerance to storage insect pest, and assess the resultant effect of seed treatment chemicals on its germination potential. Seeds of HPM variety (ART-98-SW1) and Quality protein maize (QPM) variety (ILE-1-OB) and two varieties of field corn (SUWAN-1-SR and TZPB-SRW) were treated with chemicals, namely Fitscophos™, Actellic 25 EC™, Apron Star™ and combination of Actellic 25 EC and Fitscophos before storing them under controlled environment for six months. The results show that HPM, QPM and field corn require storage chemicals for effective storage, but both QPM and HPM varieties were significantly damaged by storage insect pests compared to field corn varieties regardless of the chemical used. Apron Star effectively reduced infestation by insect pests, but it may bring about significant reduction in seed viability if used for long term storage. Combination of Actellic 25 EC and Fitscophos successfully reduced infestation by insect pests without significant injurious effect on seed viability. Breeding programmes for resistance to storage pests is recommended while long term effects of Apron Star on seed viability needs to be investigated before recommending it for use in HPM/QPM maize varieties.
Effect of Fungal Metabolites and Amendments on Mycelial Growth of Rhizoctonia Solani
Authors:   Vibha
Published: August 2010

Effect of Fungal Metabolites and Amendments on Mycelial Growth ofRhizoctonia SolaniA shift towards organic farming suggests amalgamation of organic resources against soil borne plant pathogens. The influence of metabolites of most ubiquitousAspergillusspp., organic amendment extracts and their combined effect withTrichoderma virenswere evaluatedin vitroagainstRhizoctonia solani.The minimum (36.1 mm) growth was attained byR. solaniin co-culture withA. niger.The maximum (42.3 mm) inhibition of mycelial growth of the test organism was observed with culture filtrate ofA. ochraceousfollowed byA. niger, A. fumigatus, A. flavusandA. terreus.Among organic amendment extractants, castor cake exhibited an additive effect on the growth ofT. virens, however, the maximum (41.8 mm) suppressive effect onR. solaniwas observed with vermicompost. With the advance in time, the effect of organic amendment extracts increased markedly. Inhibition potential of culture filtrate mixturte ofA. niger+T. virensandA. ochraceous+T. virensagainstR. solaniwas significantly higher in comparison to the other combinations.
Effect of Seed-Borne Sarocladium Oryzae, the Incitant of Rice Sheath Rot on Rice Seed Quality
Authors: Gopalakrishnan Chellappan , Kamalakannan Ayyanar , Valluvaparidasan Veeramuthu 
Published: August 2010

Effect of Seed-BorneSarocladium Oryzae, the Incitant of Rice Sheath Rot on Rice Seed QualityRice seeds collected fromSarocladium oryzaeinoculated plants produced more discoloured grain, chaffiness and recorded much lower seed germination than seeds collected from healthy plants in all the three cultivars tested. The germination, chaffiness and discolouration in healthy plants were found to be in the range of 70.50 to 93.50 per cent, 5.5 to 17.75 per cent and 4 to 18 per cent respectively. There was a progressive and significant reduction in total sugar, reducing sugar and non reducing sugar content of rice seeds with varying degree of seed infection caused byS. oryzaeThe increase in phenol content due toS. oryzaeinfection ranged from 15.74 to 70.78 per cent and increase being proportional to the per centS. oryzaeseed infection.
Eye Mucosa: An Efficient Vaccine Delivery Route for Inducing Protective Immunity
Authors: Seo Kyoung Yul , Han Soo Jung , Cha Hye-Ran , Seo Sang-Uk , Song Joo-Hye , Chung So-Hyang , Kweon Mi-Na 
Published: August 2010

Abstract
The external part of the eye shares mucosa-associated common characteristics and is an obvious entry site for foreign Ags. We assessed the potential of eyedrop vaccination for effective delivery of vaccines against viral or bacterial infection in mice. Both OVA-specific IgG Ab in serum and IgA Ab in mucosal compartments were induced by eyedrops of OVA with cholera toxin (CT). Eyedrop vaccination of influenza A/PR/8 virus (H1N1) induced both influenza virus-specific systemic and mucosal Ab responses and protected mice completely against respiratory infection with influenza A/PR/8 virus. In addition, eyedrop vaccination of attenuated Salmonella vaccine strains induced LPS-specific Ab and complete protection against oral challenge of virulent Salmonella. Unlike with the intranasal route, eyedrop vaccinations did not redirect administered Ag into the CNS in the presence of CT. When mice were vaccinated by eyedrop, even after the occlusion of tear drainage from eye to nose, Ag-specific systemic IgG and mucosal IgA Abs could be induced effectively. Of note, eyedrops with OVA plus CT induced organogenesis of conjunctiva-associated lymphoid tissue and increased microfold cell-like cells on the conjunctiva-associated lymphoid tissue in the nictitating membrane on conjunctiva, the mucosal side of the external eye. On the basis of these findings, we propose that the eyedrop route is an alternative to mucosal routes for administering vaccines.
APCs Expressing High Levels of Programmed Death Ligand 2 Sustain the Development of CD4 T Cell Memory
Authors: Ellis Jason S. , Guloglu F. Betul , Tartar Danielle M. , Hoeman Christine M. , Haymaker Cara L. , Cascio Jason A. , Wan Xiaoxiao , Dhakal Mermagya , VanMorlan Amie , Yahng Seung-Hi , Zaghouani Habib 
Published: August 2010

AbstractThe role APCs play in the transition of T cells from effector to memory remains largely undefined. This is likely due to the low frequency at which long-lived T cells arise, which hinders analysis of the events involved in memory development. In this study, we used TCR transgenic T cells to increase the frequency of long-lived T cells and developed a transfer model suitable for defining the contribution of APCs to the development of CD4 T cell memory. Accordingly, naive TCR transgenic T cells were stimulated in vitro with Ag presented by different types of APCs and transferred into MHC class II-deficient mice for parking, and the hosts were later analyzed for long-lived T cell frequency or challenged with suboptimal dose of Ag, and the long-lived cells-driven memory responses were measured. The findings indicate that B cells and CD8α+ dendritic cells sustained elevated frequencies of long-lived T cells that yielded rapid and robust memory responses upon rechallenge with suboptimal dose of Ag. Furthermore, both types of APCs had significant programmed death (PD) ligand 2 expression prior to Ag stimulation, which was maintained at a high level during presentation of Ag to T cells. Blockade of PD ligand 2 interaction with its receptor PD-1 nullified the development of memory responses. These previously unrecognized findings suggest that targeting specific APCs for Ag presentation during vaccination could prove effective against microbial infections.
Activation of Macrophages by P2X7-Induced Microvesicles from Myeloid Cells Is Mediated by Phospholipids and Is Partially Dependent on TLR4
Authors: Thomas L. Michael , Salter Russell D. 
Published: August 2010

AbstractATP-mediated activation of the purinergic receptor P2X7 elicits morphological changes and proinflammatory responses in macrophages. These changes include rapid shedding of microvesicles (MV) and the nonconventional secretion of cytokines, such as IL-1β and IL-18 following priming. In this study, we demonstrate the activation potential of P2X7-induced MV isolated from nonprimed murine macrophages. Cotreatment of nonprimed macrophages with ATP and calcium ionophore induced a rapid release of MV that were predominantly 0.5–1 μm in size. Exposure of primary murine bone marrow-derived macrophages to these MV resulted in costimulatory receptor upregulation and TNF-α secretion. Cell homogenates or supernatants cleared of MV did not activate macrophages. MV-mediated activation was p38 MAPK and NF-κB dependent, and partially dependent on TLR4 activity, but was high-mobility group box 1 independent. Biochemical fractionation of the MV demonstrated that the phospholipid fraction, not the protein fraction, mediated macrophage activation through a TLR4-dependent process. P2X7 activation is known to induce calcium-independent phospholipase A2, calcium-dependent phospholipase A2, and phospholipase D activities, but inhibition of these enzymes did not inhibit MV generation or shedding. However, blocking phospholipase D activity resulted in release of MV incapable of activating recipient macrophages. These data demonstrate a novel mechanism of macrophage activation resulting from exposure to MV from nonprimed macrophages, and identifies phospholipids in these MV as the biologically active component. We suggest that phospholipids delivered by MV may be mediators of sterile inflammation in a number of diseases.
ChemInform Abstract: PrMo8O14, a Fourth Crystalline Form in the Series LnMo8O14 (Ln: La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm).
Authors: KERIHUEL G. , GOUGEON P. 
Published: August 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Preparation and Crystal Structure of Cs3ClO.
Authors: FELDMANN C. , JANSEN M. 
Published: August 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Re‐Examination Shows that Copper(II) Tetrachloroaluminium, Cu(AlCl4)2, is Monoclinic and Not Triclinic as Originally Stated.
Authors: HERBSTEIN F. H. , KAPON M. 
Published: August 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: The Effect of Dominant Alloy Additions on the Corrosion Behavior of Some Conventional and High Alloy Stainless Steels in Seawater.
Authors: MALIK A. U. , SIDDIQI N. A. , AHMAD S. , ANDIJANI I. N. 
Published: August 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Corrosion Properties of TiN Coated and Nitrided Ti‐6Al‐4V.
Authors: YILBAS B. S. , SAHIN A. Z. , AHMAD Z. , ABDUL ALEEM B. J. 
Published: August 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Surface Composition of Pd‐Fe Catalysts Supported on Silica.
Authors: BOCCUZZI F. , GUGLIELMINOTTI E. , PINNA F. , SIGNORETTO M. 
Published: August 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Two Modifications of Hg5Re2O10.
Authors: SCHRIEWER‐POETTGEN M. S. , JEITSCHKO W. 
Published: August 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Enantiorecognition of a New Chiral Selector, β‐Cyclodextrin Perphenylcarbamate as Studied by NMR Spectroscopy and Molecular Energy Calculation
Authors: KURODA Y. , SUZUKI Y. , HE J. , KAWABATA T. , SHIBUKAWA A. , WADA H. , FUJIMA H. , GO‐OH Y. , IMAI E. , NAKAGAWA T. 
Published: August 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Chiral γ‐(Tetrahydropyranyloxy)allylstannane: A New Chiral Reagent for the Asymmetric Synthesis of syn 1,2‐Diols.
Authors: KADOTA I. , KOBAYASHI K. , OKANO H. , ASAO N. , YAMAMOTO Y. 
Published: August 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Diketene: A New Esterification Reagent in the Enzyme‐Aided Synthesis of Chiral Alcohols and Chiral Acetoacetic Acid Esters.
Authors: JEROMIN G. E. , WELSCH V. 
Published: August 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Electrochemical Mechanistic Criteria for the Diagnosis and Elucidation of Cation Radical Mechanisms: The Quantitative Simulation of Aminium Salt Catalysis by Anodes of the Same Potential
Authors: YUEH W. , SARKER H. , BAULD N. L. 
Published: August 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: A Kinetic Study by NMR of the Benzoin Condensation Catalyzed by Thiazolium Salts in Mild Basic Conditions: A Second Order Process in Both Aldehyde and Pre‐Catalyst.
Authors: LOPEZ‐CALAHORRA F. , RUBIRES R. 
Published: August 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: B‐Hydroxydiisopinocampheylborane as a Mild, Chemoselective Reducing Agent for Aldehydes.
Authors: CHA J. S. , KIM E. J. , KWON O. O. , KWON S. Y. , SEO W. W. , CHANG S. W. 
Published: August 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Hydroboration with Haloborane/Trialkylsilane Mixtures.
Authors: SOUNDARARAJAN R. , MATTESON D. S. 
Published: August 2010

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