bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Consumption of renao at a Taiwan night market
Authors: Ackerman David , Walker Kristen 
Published: July 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of the physical environment of night markets in Taiwan, mediated by “renao” (translated as bustling with noise and excitement) on need fulfillment and shopping satisfaction.Design/methodology/approachGrounded theory, interviews and observation in Study One identify concepts important to understanding why consumers shopped in night markets. Study Two employs a survey method to test findings from Study One concerning relationships between fulfillment of social and hedonic needs, physical factors and renao on consumer perceptions of the night market.FindingsThis paper suggests dense physical environments of night markets serve needs of consumers in cultures with an interdependent self‐concept by creating renao. The physical environment impacts the social and experiential needs fulfilled by shopping there, ultimately affecting satisfaction with and use of the market. They also find the dynamics of renao in a collectivist society act as a mediating factor in this process.Research limitations/implicationsThe experience of being around many people creating bustle and excitement in the retail environment is important to need fulfillment and satisfaction of shoppers in this collectivist culture. Future research could expand to other collectivist cultures and compare results with those for shoppers in individualist cultures.Practical implicationsThis research will help those in tourism and hospitality planning understand how socio‐cultural norms influence use of retail space and leisure shopping satisfaction.Originality/valueThis paper provides evidence that consumers in collectivist cultures may be more attracted to densely concentrated retail spaces.
The role of brand equity on mergers and acquisition in the pharmaceutical industry
Authors: Srivastava R.K. 
Published: July 2012

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to describe the role of brand equity on mergers and acquisition (M&A) in the pharmaceutical sector; also to emphasize the various strategies and the benefits incurred in the arena of M&A in this sector.Design/methodology/approachThe author studies two major mergers in recent years, i.e. the Daiichi‐Ranbaxy and the Pfizer‐Wyeth deals. Brand equities were calculated. This study applied the “RKS” model developed by the author and Inter‐brand model for calculation of brand equity. The results obtained after the application of the two models were analysed for financial‐based decisions.FindingsThe study captures the perceived importance of brand equity factors to M&A decision making. Although this strategy carries a high price tag, it offers quick returns, including access to new markets or a stronger position in current markets. A study on the recent acquisition and mergers in the pharmaceutical industry indicates that there is consolidation in medical devices, generic and consumer health segments of the healthcare industry.Originality/valueThe paper studies two recent mergers which indicate that often these decisions are based on emotion rather than rationality. Therefore, it is suggested that managers should be more rational while taking decisions on mergers or acquisition.
International hotel revenue management
Authors: Maier Thomas A. 
Published: July 2012

PurposeIn the hotel industry today, web site marketing and third party distribution metrics are of critical importance in understanding the effectiveness of hotel revenue management objectives. The purpose of this paper is to propose a new model which tests hotel web‐effectiveness using the following variables: reach, content, consistency and price parity (RCO2P).Design/methodology/approachFor the current RCO2P study, the hotel sample was broken down into two segment groupings of five hotels: luxury; and upper‐upscale. The ten full‐service hotels were monitored over a 90‐day period using room rate quotations and ordinal values across 14 dimensions based on three pre‐selected arrival dates.FindingsResults of the RCO2P study indicated preferential display sequencing emerged as a significant factor in the reach category among all hotel properties reviewed. Only six of ten properties were measured as having achieved optimal web‐effectiveness, while poor price‐parity competency reflected the most situation‐critical performance among sampled hotel properties.Originality/valueInternational comparative research methodologies were examined and determined to be effective models of certain hotel web‐effectiveness dimensions; however, a comprehensive hotel web‐effectiveness measurement model is still lacking which can better inform hotel industry executives. Therefore, future research should incorporate a best practice research approach combining the current RCO2P study elements with other web‐effectiveness measurement criteria based on the collective best practices identified among the research studies reviewed.
Development of a Geographical Framework for Census Workplace Data
Authors: Martin David , Cockings Samantha , Harfoot Andrew 
Published: July 2012

SummaryThe paper addresses problems arising from the representation of workplace population data by using geographical areas based on residential locations. This widespread international practice detrimentally affects publication of census workplace data. A novel solution is proposed for the creation of new workplace zones by using automated zone design techniques and is applied to five prototype areas by using England and Wales 2001 census microdata. Particular workplace-based disclosure control challenges are addressed and the characteristics of the proposed workplace zones reviewed. This approach offers important benefits for the international reporting of workplace data and is currently being incorporated in England and Wales 2011 census output plans.
Biogenic Carbon and Temporary Storage Addressed with Dynamic Life Cycle Assessment
Authors: Levasseur Annie , Lesage Pascal , Margni Manuele , Samson Réjean 
Published: July 2012

SummaryA growing tendency in policy making and carbon footprint estimation gives value to temporary carbon storage in biomass products or to delayed greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Some life cycle‐based methods, such as the British publicly available specification (PAS) 2050 or the recently published European Commission's International Reference Life Cycle Data System (ILCD) Handbook, address this issue. This article shows the importance of consistent consideration of biogenic carbon and timing of GHG emissions in life cycle assessment (LCA) and carbon footprint analysis. We use a fictitious case study assessing the life cycle of a wooden chair for four end‐of‐life scenarios to compare different approaches: traditional LCA with and without consideration of biogenic carbon, the PAS 2050 and ILCD Handbook methods, and a dynamic LCA approach. Reliable results require accounting for the timing of every GHG emission, including biogenic carbon flows, as soon as a benefit is given for temporarily storing carbon or delaying GHG emissions. The conclusions of a comparative LCA can change depending on the time horizon chosen for the analysis. The dynamic LCA approach allows for a consistent assessment of the impact, through time, of all GHG emissions (positive) and sequestration (negative). The dynamic LCA is also a valuable approach for decision makers who have to understand the sensitivity of the conclusions to the chosen time horizon.
Electrical Isolation of the Superior Vena Cava Using Upstream Phrenic Pacing to Avoid Phrenic Nerve Injury
Authors: KIMURA TAKEHIRO , TAKATSUKI SEIJI , FUKUMOTO KOTARO , NISHIYAMA NOBUHIRO , SATO YURIKO , AIZAWA YOSHIYASU , FUKUDA YUKIKO , SATO TOSHIAKI , MIYOSHI SHUNICHIRO , FUKUDA KEIICHI 
Published: July 2012

Background: Phrenic nerve (PN) injury is a potential complication that can occur during superior vena cava (SVC) isolation to cure atrial fibrillation (AF). Avoiding radiofrequency (RF) energy delivery is the safer alternative but may result in failed isolation. High‐output PN pacing above the ablation site (upstream PN pacing) to confirm whether the PN is intact is a promising technique to avoid PN injury. This study was conducted to elucidate the safety of delivering RF energy at the site of capture of the right PN using upstream high‐output pacing during electrical SVC isolation.
Methods: SVC isolation was conducted in 41 drug‐resistant AF patients. When high‐output pacing (25 mA) from the distal tip of the ablation catheter captured the PN at the right atrial‐SVC junction, upstream PN pacing (cycle length: 1000–1500 ms) was applied during RF delivery. The application of RF energy was stopped upon the failure or weakness of diaphragmatic twitching. The feasibility of SVC isolation using upstream PN pacing was investigated.
Results: In all 41 patients, SVC isolation was successfully achieved. RF energy was delivered at the PN capture site in 26 patients (154 ± 138 second, 18 ± 5 W), and upstream PN pacing was successfully applied in all of the patients. Out of 46 SVC isolations, including five repeated sessions, PN injury occurred in one patient, who recovered spontaneously within 2 weeks.
Conclusions: Upstream PN pacing may be effective for the safe completion of SVC isolation and to reduce the severity of PN injury. (PACE 2012; 35:1053–1060)
New Species of Insect Trypanosomatids from Costa Rica and the Proposal for a New Subfamily within the Trypanosomatidae
Authors: Jirků Milan , Yurchenko Vyacheslav Y. , Lukeš Julius , Maslov Dmitri A. 
Published: July 2012

ABSTRACTSeveral new species of trypanosomatids (Euglenozoa, Kinetoplastea, Trypanosomatidae), isolated from the intestines of Neotropical insects (Heteroptera), were genotyped on the basis of spliced leader RNA, and also defined phylogenetically using gene sequences of small subunit ribosomal RNA and glycosomal glyceraldehyde phosphate dehydrogenase. The taxonomic descriptions also included characterization using morphometry and electron microscopy. Our phylogenetic analyses placed the new species within the clade, previously designated “SE” for “Slowly Evolving” sequences of ribosomal RNA genes, a clade that also includes numerous monoxenous parasites of insects from the genera Crithidia, Leptomonas, and Wallaceina, as well as the dixenous genus Leishmania. Based on the high phylogenetic support for this clade, which is consistently recovered in all recent phylogenetic reconstructions, a proposal is put forward to recognize this natural taxon as a new subfamily, Leishmaniinae, within the family Trypanosomatidae.
Colored shading nets impede insect invasion and decrease the incidences of insect‐transmitted viral diseases in vegetable crops
Authors: Ben‐Yakir David , Antignus Yehezkel , Offir Yossi , Shahak Yosepha 
Published: July 2012

AbstractBlack shading nets are commonly used to protect agricultural crops from excessive solar radiation and wind, and for water saving. Recent studies have demonstrated that when black nets were replaced by either red, yellow, or pearl nets (ChromatiNets™) of equivalent shading capacity, it increased the fruit yield and improved the quality of bell peppers (Capsicum annuum L.) and tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L.) (both Solanaceae). We studied the effects of these colored shading nets on the infestation by aphids [Myzus persicae (Sulzer) and Aphis gossypii Glover (both Hemiptera: Aphididae)] and whiteflies [Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae)], and the incidence of the viral diseases transmitted by these insects, for five consecutive years (2006–2010). These studies were conducted in the semi‐arid Besor region in southern Israel. The plants were grown in ‘walk‐in’ tunnels that were covered by several nets of 35% shading capacity in the range of photosynthetically active radiation. Although the shading nets permit free passage of these pests, the infestation levels of aphids and whiteflies in tunnels covered by either the yellow or pearl nets were consistently 2–3× lower than in tunnels covered by the black or red nets. In accordance with the pest results, when the incidences of Cucumber mosaic virus in pepper grown under the black or red nets ranged between 35 and 89%, they were 2–10× lower under the yellow or pearl nets. Similarly, when the incidences of necrotic Potato virus Y in tomato grown under black or red nets ranged between 42 and 50%, they were 2–3× lower under the yellow or pearl nets. Also, when the incidences of Tomato yellow leaf curl virus in tomato grown under the black or red nets ranged between 15 and 50%, but they were 2–4× lower under the yellow or pearl nets. Putative mechanisms of crop protection achieved by the yellow and pearl nets are discussed.
Effect of Sea Buckthorn Berries and Pulp in a Liquid Emulsion on Gastric Ulcer Scores and Gastric JuicepHin Horses
Authors: Huff N.K. , Auer A.D. , Garza F. , Keowen M.L. , Kearney M.T. , McMullin R.B. , Andrews F.M. 
Published: July 2012

BackgroundSea buckthorn berries (Hippophae rhamnoides) are rich in vitaminCandE, carotenoids, flavonoids, fatty acids, plant sterols, lignans, and minerals. A feed supplement containing sea buckthorn berries might have efficacy in treatment and prevention of gastric ulcers in horses.ObjectivesTo test the efficacy of a commercially available formulation of sea buckthorn berries and pulp (SeaBuckSBT Gastro‐Plus) for treatment and prevention of gastric ulcers in stall‐confined horses.AnimalsEight Thoroughbred and Thoroughbred‐cross horses (3–10 years of age, 5 geldings and 3 mares, 380–600 kg body weight).MethodsThis study was a 2‐period crossover in which all horses received no treatment (untreated controls; n = 8) and treatment (SeaBuckSBT Gastro‐Plus, 4 ounces [35.6 g berries and pulp], twice daily; n = 8) mixed with a pelleted complete feed (18% crude fiber; 9% starch; 14% crude protein). Horses were treated for 4 weeks followed by a 1‐week (d28–d35) alternating feed‐deprivation period to induce or worsen existing ulcers. Gastroscopic examinations were performed on days 0, 28, and 35. Gastric juicepHwas measured and gastric ulcer number and severity scores were assigned by a masked investigator.ResultsMean nonglandular gastric ulcer scores significantly (P < .05) increased in all horses after day 28, as a result of intermittent feed deprivation. Mean nonglandular gastric ulcer number (P = .84) and severity (P = .51) were not significantly different betweenSBT‐treated and untreated control horses. However, mean glandular ulcer number (P = .02) and glandular ulcer severity (P = .02) were significantly lower in theSBT‐treated horses compared with the untreated control at week 5.Conclusions and Clinical ImportanceSeaBuckSBT Gastro‐Plus liquid fed to horses did not show efficacy in treatment or prevention of naturally occurring nonglandular ulcers in horses; however, glandular ulcer scores were significantly lower in SBT‐treated horses after feed deprivation. Thus,SBTmight have efficacy in prevention of glandular ulcers in horses housed in stalls and undergoing intermittent feeding.
Stability of a Pseudomonas putida KT2440 Bacteriophage-Carried Genomic Island and Its Impact on Rhizosphere Fitness
Authors: Quesada Jose M. , Soriano Marï¿½a Isabel , Espinosa-Urgel Manuel 
Published: July 2012

ABSTRACT

The stability of seven genomic islands of
Pseudomonas putida
KT2440 with predicted potential for mobilization was studied in bacterial populations associated with the rhizosphere of corn plants by multiplex PCR. DNA rearrangements were detected for only one of them (GI28), which was lost at high frequency. This genomic island of 39.4 kb, with 53 open reading frames, shows the characteristic organization of genes belonging to tailed phages. We present evidence indicating that it corresponds to the lysogenic state of a functional bacteriophage that we have designated Pspu28. Integrated and rarely excised forms of Pspu28 coexist in KT2440 populations. Pspu28 is self-transmissible, and an excisionase is essential for its removal from the bacterial chromosome. The excised Pspu28 forms a circular element that can integrate into the chromosome at a specific location,
att
sites containing a 17-bp direct repeat sequence. Excision/insertion of Pspu28 alters the promoter sequence and changes the expression level of PP_1531, which encodes a predicted arsenate reductase. Finally, we show that the presence of Pspu28 in the lysogenic state has a negative effect on bacterial fitness in the rhizosphere under conditions of intraspecific competition, thus explaining why clones having lost this mobile element are recovered from that environment.
Mutational Analysis of the Pentose Phosphate and Entner-Doudoroff Pathways in Gluconobacter oxydans Reveals Improved Growth of a Δ
edd
Δ
eda
Mutant on Mannitol
Authors: Richhardt Janine , Bringer Stephanie , Bott Michael 
Published: July 2012

ABSTRACT

The obligatory aerobic acetic acid bacterium
Gluconobacter oxydans
621H oxidizes sugars and sugar alcohols primarily in the periplasm, and only a small fraction is metabolized in the cytoplasm. The latter can occur either via the Entner-Doudoroff pathway (EDP) or via the pentose phosphate pathway (PPP). The Embden-Meyerhof pathway is nonfunctional, and a cyclic operation of the tricarboxylic acid cycle is prevented by the absence of succinate dehydrogenase. In this work, the cytoplasmic catabolism of fructose formed by oxidation of mannitol was analyzed with a Δ
gnd
mutant lacking the oxidative PPP and a Δ
edd
Δ
eda
mutant devoid of the EDP. The growth characteristics of the two mutants under controlled conditions with mannitol as the carbon source and enzyme activities showed that the PPP is the main route for cytoplasmic fructose catabolism, whereas the EDP is dispensable and even unfavorable. The Δ
edd
Δ
eda
mutant (lacking 6-phosphogluconate dehydratase and 2-keto-3-deoxy-6-phosphogluconate aldolase) formed 24% more cell mass than the reference strain. In contrast, deletion of
gnd
(6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase) severely inhibited growth and caused a strong selection pressure for secondary mutations inactivating glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, thus preventing fructose catabolism via the EDP also. These Δ
gnd zwf
* mutants (with a mutation in the
zwf
gene causing inactivation of the glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase) were almost totally disabled in fructose catabolism but still produced about 14% of the carbon dioxide of the reference strain, possibly by catabolizing substrates from the yeast extract. Overexpression of
gnd
in the reference strain improved biomass formation in a similar manner as deletion of
edd
and
eda
, further confirming the importance of the PPP for cytoplasmic fructose catabolism.
Genome Sequence of Blattabacterium sp. Strain BGIGA, Endosymbiont of the Blaberus giganteus Cockroach
Authors: Huang Charlie Y. , Sabree Zakee L. , Moran Nancy A. 
Published: July 2012

ABSTRACT

Cockroaches harbor the obligate flavobacterial endosymbiont
Blattabacterium
sp., which resides within the host's bacteriocytes and can recycle ammonia and urea nitrogenous wastes into amino acids for the host. We report the complete genome sequence of the
Blattabacterium
sp. associated with the giant roach
Blaberus giganteus
.
Genome Sequence of Staphylococcus capitis QN1, Which Causes Infective Endocarditis
Authors: Qin Nan , Ding Wenchao , Yao Jian , Su Kunkai , Wu Lingjiao , Li Lanjuan 
Published: July 2012

ABSTRACT

Staphylococcus capitis
is a subtype of coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) which could emerge as a significant pathogen causing infective endocarditis, prosthetic valve endocarditis, and late-onset sepsis. We isolated
S. capitis
strain QN1 from the skin swab sample of a female. Here we prepared a genome sequence for this strain consisting of 30 contigs totaling 2,430,101 bases and a GC content of 32.76%.
Draft Genome Sequence of Gluconobacter oxydans WSH-003, a Strain That Is Extremely Tolerant of Saccharides and Alditols
Authors: Gao Lili , Zhou Jingwen , Liu Jie , Du Guocheng , Chen Jian 
Published: July 2012

ABSTRACT

Gluconobacter oxydans
is known for its incomplete oxidation of a wide range of alcohols, sugars, and acids in a bioprocess. The corresponding oxidation products are secreted almost completely into the medium. Here, we present the high-quality draft genome sequence of
G. oxydans
WSH-003, an industrial strain with both high
l
-sorbose productivity and extreme tolerance to saccharides and alditols.
Draft Genome Sequence of Escherichia coli LCT-EC106
Authors: Li Tianzhi , Pu Fei , Yang Rentao , Fang Xiangqun , Wang Junfeng , Guo Yinghua , Chang De , Su Longxiang , Guo Na , Jiang Xuege , Zhao Jiao , Liu Changting 
Published: July 2012

ABSTRACT

Escherichia coli
is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that is commonly found in the intestine of warm-blooded organisms. Most
E. coli
strains are harmless, but some serotypes can cause serious food poisoning in humans. Here, we present the complete genome sequence of
Escherichia coli
LCT-EC106, which was isolated from CGMCC 1.2385.
Draft Genome Sequence of Mycobacterium bolletii Strain M24, a Rapidly Growing Mycobacterium of Contentious Taxonomic Status
Authors: Wong Yan Ling , Choo Siew Woh , Tan Joon Liang , Ong Chia Sui , Ng Kee Peng , Ngeow Yun Fong 
Published: July 2012

ABSTRACT

The whole-genome sequence of
Mycobacterium bolletii
M24, isolated from the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid of a Malaysian patient, is reported here. The circular chromosome of 5,507,730 bp helped to clarify the taxonomic position of this organism within the
M. abscessus
complex and revealed the presence of proteins potentially important for pathogenicity in a human host.
Complete Genomic Sequence of an H5N1 Influenza Virus from a Parrot in Southern China
Authors: Jiao Peirong , Song Yafen , Yuan Runyu , Wei Liangmeng , Cao Lan , Luo Kaijian , Liao Ming 
Published: July 2012

ABSTRACT
An H5N1 avian influenza virus (AIV) designated A/Parrot/Guangdong/C99/2005 (H5N1) was first isolated from a sick parrot in Guangdong in southern China in 2005. The complete genome of this strain was analyzed. Genome sequence analysis showed that all 8 gene segments of the virus nucleotide had 99.0% homology to A/chicken/Henan/12/2004 (H5N1). Phylogenetic analysis demonstrated that all 8 gene segments of the virus were derived from the Eurasian lineage. The availability of genome sequences is useful to investigate the host range and genetic evolution of the H5N1 avian influenza virus in Southern China.
Complete Genome Sequence of a Polyomavirus Isolated from Horses
Authors: Renshaw Randall W. , Wise Annabel G. , Maes Roger K. , Dubovi Edward J. 
Published: July 2012

ABSTRACT
A polyomavirus was isolated from the eyes of horses, and the sequence was determined. A nearly identical VP1 sequence was amplified from the kidney of another animal. We report the complete genome sequence of the first polyomavirus to be isolated from a horse. Analysis shows it to be most closely related overall to human and nonhuman primate polyomaviruses.
Iteravirus-Like Genome Organization of a Densovirus from Sibine fusca Stoll
Authors: Yu Qian , Fédière Gilles , Abd-Alla Adly , Bergoin Max , Tijssen Peter 
Published: July 2012

ABSTRACT

The complete genome of
Sibine fusca
densovirus was cloned and sequenced. The genome contained 5,012 nucleotides (nt), including inverted terminal repeats (ITRs) of 230 nt with terminal hairpins of 161 nt. Its DNA sequence and monosense organization with 3 open reading frames (ORFs) is typical of the genus
Iteravirus
in the subfamily
Densovirinae
of the
Parvoviridae
.