bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Landmark‐based software for anatomical measurements: A precision study
Authors: Forsberg Anders , Kullberg Joel , Agartz Ingrid , Ahlström Håkan , Johansson Lars , Henriksson Karin M. 
Published: March 2009

AbstractThe aim of this study was to develop a software program, called Landmarker, which would aid studies of complex anatomical morphometry by simplifying the manual identification of landmarks in 3D images. We also tested its precision on routine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. To understand human biological variation, there is a need to identify morphological characteristics from the exterior and the interior of human anatomy. MRI, as opposed to other radiographic methods (mainly based on X‐ray techniques), supplies good soft tissue contrast, which allows for more complex assessments than what bony landmarks can provide. Because automation of this assessment is highly demanding, one of the primary goals for the new software was to enable more rapid identification of landmark sets in 3D image data. Repeat acquisition of head MRIs having a resolution of 0.94 × 0.94 × 1.20 mm3 were performed on 10 volunteers. Intra‐ and interoperator, as well as interacquisition variations of manual identification of exterior, craniofacial interior, and brain landmarks were studied. The average distances between landmarks were <1.8 mm, <2.3 mm, and <2.0 mm in the intra‐ and interoperator, and interacquisition evaluations, respectively. This study presents new software for time efficient identification of complex craniofacial landmarks in 3D MRI. To the best of our knowledge, no evaluation of software for rapid landmark‐based analysis of complex anatomies from 3D MR data has yet been presented. This software may also be useful for studies in other anatomical regions and for other types of image data. Clin. Anat. 22:456–462, 2009. © 2009 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
The long thoracic nerve: Its origin, branches, and relationship to the middle scalene muscle
Authors: Yazar F. , Kilic C. , Acar H.I. , Candir N. , Comert A. 
Published: March 2009

AbstractAnatomical knowledge regarding the long thoracic nerve (LTN) is important during surgical procedures considering that dysfunction of this nerve results in clinical problems. The purpose of this study was to explore the anatomy of the LTN, its origin, configuration, branching pattern, and relationship to the middle scalene muscle (MSM). The course of the LTN was investigated in 12 embalmed cadavers (21 sides). We defined four different types for this nerve according to the origins of its roots. The most common formation of the LTN was the contribution of three branches that originated from the fifth, sixth, and seventh cervical ventral roots. C5 and C6 components or upper portion of the LTN roots lay primarily between the middle and posterior scalene muscles, sometimes passed through the MSM, and less frequently coursed over the MSM. C7 contributions to the LTN were always located anterior to the MSM. Contributions from C8 were also found over the MSM. The median number of branches arising directly from the cervical roots and branches arising from the main trunk of the nerve were 3 and 7, respectively. Along its course, the median number of branches to the serratus anterior was 10. Clin. Anat. 22:476–480, 2009. © 2009 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Ceratocricoid muscle: An embryological and anatomical study
Authors: Maranillo Eva , Vázquez Teresa , Mirapeix Rosa , León Xavier , Mchanwell Stephen , Quer Miquel , Sañudo José Ramón 
Published: March 2009

AbstractThis study aimed to document the prevalence and morphology of the ceratocricoid muscle in a large sample of fetuses and adults and to explain its possible origin in a sample of embryos. Forty‐five embryos, thirty‐four fetuses, and ninety human larynges from adults with no known laryngeal pathology were studied. The muscle was observed in 23% of the fetal sample and in 14% of the adult sample. No significant differences were observed in the laterality in any of the groups. The ceratocricoid muscle is attached between the cricoid lamina and the inferior horn of the thyroid cartilage and also into the capsule of the cricothyroid joint. The muscle is innervated by several branches (between one and three) from the anterior division of the recurrent laryngeal nerve as it courses behind the cricothyroid joint. The ceratocricoid muscle develops from tissue within the mesenchymal bridge which connects the external and internal laryngeal sphincters or rings from embryonic stages 15–20. The close relationship of the ceratocricoid muscle to the recurrent laryngeal nerve could mean that it can exert pressure on this nerve. This may be a possible explanation for the causation of certain idiopathic recurrent laryngeal nerve palsies. Clin. Anat. 22:463–470, 2009. © 2009 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Algorithms for DEDICOM: acceleration, deceleration, or neither?
Authors: Takane Yoshio , Zhang Zhidong 
Published: March 2009

AbstractTakane's original algorithm for DEDICOM (DEcomposition into DIrectional COMponents) was proposed more than two decades ago. There have been a couple of significant developments since then: Kiers et al.'s modification to ensure monotonic convergence of the algorithm, and Jennrich's recommendation to use the modified algorithm only when Takane's original algorithm violates the monotonicity. In this paper, we argue that neither of these modifications is essential, drawing a close relationship between Takane's algorithm and the simultaneous power method for obtaining dominant eigenvalues and vectors of a symmetric matrix. By ignoring monotonicity, we can develop a much more efficient algorithm by simple modifications of Takane's original algorithm, as demonstrated in this paper. More specifically, we incorporate the minimum polynomial extrapolation (MPE) method to accelerate the convergence of Takane's algorithm, and show that it significantly cuts down the computation time. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Enantiodifferentiation of α‐hydroxyalkanephosphonic acids in 31P NMR with application of α‐cyclodextrin as chiral discriminating agent
Authors: Rudzińska Ewa , Dziȩdzioła Gabriela , Berlicki Łukasz , Kafarski Paweł 
Published: March 2009

Abstractα‐Cyclodextrin was shown to be convenient chemical shift reagent for determination of the enantiomeric composition of α‐hydroxyphosphonic acids by means of 31P NMR. The developed methodology appeared to be reliable, repetitive, easy to perform and simple for interpretation. Enantiomeric discrimination in the 31P NMR spectra for 12 of 13 studied hydroxyphosphonates was achieved, with baseline separation of resonances obtained for eight compounds. In those cases, the chemical nonequivalence values ranged from 0.069 to 0.313 ppm. The studies showed that enantioselectivity is strongly influenced by the solution pD and the optimal condition was found at pD 2 or 10 depending on the guest structure. On the basis of the ROESY spectra the complexation modes of selected hydroxyphosphonates with α‐cyclodextrin was postulated. Chirality 2010. © 2009 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Study of Metal Distribution in Raw and Screened Swine Manure
Authors: Radis Steinmetz Ricardo Luís , Kunz Airton , Dressler Valderi Luiz , de Moraes Flores Érico Marlon , Figueiredo Martins Ayrton 
Published: March 2009

AbstractThe growth of industrial swine production over the last few years has led to a growth in concern over effluents generated by the activity. Several elements, mainly toxic metals, can be present in swine wastewater and can have a serious environmental impact. It is important, therefore, to know the metal concentration before the discharge of wastewater. In this work the temporal metal distribution in swine manure and its potential reduction using coarse (2 mm) and fine (<0.45 μm) liquid‐solid separation techniques were investigated. In order to do this, different swine manure sample preparation methods for Al, Ba, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Sr and Zn determination by Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP OES) were tested. The acid mixtures used to digest the manure sample significantly affected the metal recovery. Good analyte recoveries were observed with nitric acid/hydrogen peroxide mixtures or nitric acid/perchloric acid mixtures. Sulfuric acid/hydrogen peroxide mixtures produced inconsistent results and poor recoveries, mainly for Ba and Pb. It was observed that metal concentrations in swine manure varied greatly with time, up to one order of magnitude, due to changes in swine production such as feed and animal numbers. Metals concentrations observed in the raw wastewater exceeded Brazilian limits for discharge into water bodies and recommendations for agricultural use. Results obtained from the liquid‐solid separation study showed that metals in the raw swine manure were not removed with coarse screening. However, the major fraction of metals were removed by filtration (0.45 μm), with the exception of Na, K and Sr. Thus, the use of liquid‐solid separation techniques that capture the fine solid fractions (and associated metals) from raw manure can have a favorable impact on the environment and contribute to swine production wastewater treatment.
Sediment‐water Fluxes of Nutrients and Dissolved Organic Carbon in Extensive Sea Cucumber Culture Ponds
Authors: Zheng Zhongming , Dong Shuanglin , Tian Xiangli , Wang Fang , Gao Qinfeng , Bai Peifeng 
Published: March 2009

AbstractSediment samples were collected from three seawater aquaculture ponds, and soil characteristics, sediment oxygen consumption (SOC), dissolved organic carbon (DOC) and nutrient fluxes were measured using chamber incubations at laboratory. The three ponds were each representing a specific monoculture or polyculture model of sea cucumber. Total organic carbon (TOC) and total nitrogen (TN) contents in the dry sediment ranged from 0.14 to 0.26% and 0.022 to 0.037%, respectively. Total phosphorus (TP) contents in the sediment were more spatially and temporally variable. SOC ranged from 15.29 to 45.86 mmol m–2 d–1 and showed significant differences among the three ponds (p < 0.05). TOC, total carbon (TC) contents, and SOC of the sediment in the pond polycultured with jellyfish increased with culture time, indicating that jellyfish farming enhanced the accumulation of organic matter in the sediments to some extent. Sediment showed net nitrate and ammonium uptake in most ponds and months, and significant differences were found among months (p < 0.05). Dissolved inorganic phosphate (DIP) was released from the sediments in all ponds with low flux rates. DOC was released from the sediment in all ponds and ranged from 0.67 to 1.74 g DOC m–2 d–1. The results suggested that non‐artificial‐feeding sea cucumber culture ponds could not only yield valuable seafood products, but also effectively remove nutrients from the aquaculture systems and consequently alleviate nutrient loadings of the nearby coast.
A Global Review of Wind Power Installations and their Development in Turkey
Authors: Bilgili Mehmet 
Published: March 2009

AbstractThe development of wind power installations globally and in Turkey is reviewed here. Firstly, the growth of global installed wind power capacity between 1996 and 2007 is reviewed, and the top countries in terms of total installed wind power capacity by region are identified. Then, wind power installation and its development in Europe are discussed. In addition, the current status and development of Turkey's wind power plants are investigated in detail.
Performance of A Combination Process of UV/H2O2/Micro‐Aeration for Oxidation of Dichloroacetic Acid in Drinking Water
Authors: Chu WenHai , Gao N. Y. , Deng Y. 
Published: March 2009

AbstractThe decomposition of dichloroacetic acid (DCAA) in water using a UV/H2O2/micro‐aeration process was investigated in this paper. DCAA cannot be removed by UV radiation, H2O2 oxidation or micro‐aeration alone, while UV/H2O2/micro‐aeration combination processes have proved effective and can degrade this compound completely. With initial concentrations of about 110 μg/L, more than 95.1% of DCAA can be removed in 180 min under UV intensity of 1048.7 μW/cm2, H2O2 dosage of 30 mg/L and micro‐aeration flow rate of 2 L/min. However, more than 30 μg/L of DCAA was left after 180 min by UV/H2O2 combination process without micro‐aeration with the same UV intensity and H2O2 dosage. The effects of applied UV radiation intensity, H2O2 dose, initial DCAA concentration and pH on the degradation of DCAA have been examined in this study. Degradation mechanisms of DCAA with hydroxyl radical oxidation have been discussed. The removal rate of DCAA was sensitive to operational parameters. There was a linear relationship between rate constant k and UV intensity and initial H2O2 concentration, which indicated that a higher removal capacity can be achieved by improvement of both factors. A newly found nitrogenous disinfection by‐product (N‐DBP)‐DCAcAm, which has the potential to form DCAA, was easier to remove than DCAA by UV/H2O2 and UV/H2O2/micro‐aeration processes. Finally, a preliminary cost comparison revealed that the UV/H2O2/micro‐aeration process was more cost‐effective than the UV/H2O2 process in the removal of DCAA from drinking water.
A Dynamic Model to Simulate Arsenic, Lead, and Mercury Contamination in the Terrestrial Environment During Extreme Floods of Rivers
Authors: Schulz Marcus , Büttner Olaf , Baborowski Martina , Böhme Michael , Matthies Michael , von Tümpling Wolf 
Published: March 2009

AbstractBeside damages of infrastructure in industrial regions, extreme floods can cause contamination with particle‐bound pollutants, e. g., due to erosion of soils and sediments. In order to predict contamination with inorganic pollutants, the transport and fate of arsenic, lead, and mercury during a fictive flood event of River Vereinigte Mulde in the region of Bitterfeld (Germany) with 200 years recurrence time was modeled. The finite element model system Telemac2D, which is subdivided into a hydrodynamic (Telemac‐2D), a transport (Subief‐2D), and a water quality module (wq2subief) was applied. The transport and water quality model models were calibrated using results of sediment trap exposures in the floodplain of River Vereinigte Mulde. Model results exhibited that the spatial patterns of particle‐associated arsenic and lead concentrations significantly changed. Extended, mostly agriculturally used areas showed arsenic and lead concentrations between 150 and 200 mg kg–1 and 250 and 300 mg kg–1, respectively, while urban areas were to a great extent spared from high contamination with arsenic and lead. Concentrations of particle‐associated mercury showed a pattern distinct from those of arsenic and lead. Outside of small patches with concentrations up to 63 mg kg–1, concentrations of particle‐associated mercury remained close to zero. Differences in the spatial patterns of the three pollutants regarded mainly arise from significantly different initial and boundary conditions. Sensitivity analyses of initial and boundary conditions revealed a high sensitivity of particle‐bound pollutant concentrations, whereas the sensitivities of concentrations of suspended sediments and soluble pollutants were mediocre to negligible.
Platinum/taxane‐based chemotherapy with or without radiation therapy favorably impacts survival outcomes in stage I uterine papillary serous carcinoma
Authors: Fader Amanda Nickles , Drake Richard D. , O'Malley David M. , Gibbons Heidi E. , Huh Warner K. , Havrilesky Laura J. , Gehrig Paola A. , Tuller Erin , Axtell Allison E. , Zanotti Kristine M. ,   for the Uterine Papillary Serous Carcinoma (UPSC) Consortium
Published: March 2009

AbstractBACKGROUND:A study was undertaken to determine recurrence patterns and survival outcomes of stage I uterine papillary serous carcinoma (UPSC) patients.METHODS:A retrospective, multi‐institutional study of stage I UPSC patients diagnosed from 1993 to 2006 was performed. Patients underwent comprehensive surgical staging; postoperative treatment included observation (OBS); radiotherapy alone (RT); or platinum/taxane–based chemotherapy (CT) ± RT.RESULTS:The authors identified 142 patients with a median follow‐up of 37 months (range, 7‐144 months). Thirty‐three patients were observed, 20 received RT alone, and 89 received CT ± RT. Twenty‐five recurrences (17.6%) were diagnosed, and 60% were extrapelvic. Chemotherapy‐treated patients experienced significantly fewer recurrences than those treated without chemotherapy (P = .013). Specifically, CT ± RT patients had a lower risk of recurrence (11.2%) compared with patients who received RT alone (25%, P = .146) or OBS (30.3%, P = .016). This effect was most pronounced in stage IB/IC (P = .007). CT‐ and CT + RT–treated patients experienced similar recurrence. After multivariate analysis, treatment with chemotherapy was associated with a decreased risk of recurrence (P = .047). The majority of recurrences (88%) were not salvageable. Progression‐free survival (PFS) and cause‐specific survival (CSS) for chemotherapy‐treated patients were more favorable than for those who did not receive chemotherapy (P = .013 and .081). Five‐year PFS and CSS rates were 81.5% and 87.6% in CT ± RT, 64.1% and 59.5% in RT alone, and 64.7% and 70.2% for OBS.CONCLUSIONS:Stage I UPSC patients have significant risk for extrapelvic recurrence and poor survival. Recurrence and survival outcomes are improved in well‐staged patients treated with platinum/taxane–based chemotherapy. This multi‐institutional study is the largest to support systemic therapy for early stage UPSC patients. Cancer 2009. © 2009 American Cancer Society.
Transplantation of subventricular zone neural precursors induces an endogenous precursor cell response in a rat model of Parkinson's disease
Authors: Madhavan Lalitha , Daley Brian F. , Paumier Katrina L. , Collier Timothy J. 
Published: March 2009

AbstractRealistically, future stem cell therapies for neurological conditions including Parkinson's disease (PD) will most probably entail combination treatment strategies, involving both the stimulation of endogenous cells and transplantation. Therefore, this study investigates these two modes of neural precursor cell (NPC) therapy in concert in order to determine their interrelationships in a rat PD model. Human placental alkaline phosphatase (hPAP)‐labeled NPCs were transplanted unilaterally into host rats which were subsequently infused ipsilaterally with 6‐hydroxydopamine (6‐OHDA). The reaction of host NPCs to the transplantation and 6‐OHDA was tracked by bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU) labeling. Two weeks after transplantation, in animals transplanted with NPCs we found evidence of elevated host subventricular zone NPC proliferation, neurogenesis, and migration to the graft site. In these animals, we also observed a significant preservation of striatal tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) expression and substantia nigra TH cell number. We have seen no evidence that neuroprotection is a product of dopamine neuron replacement by NPC‐derived cells. Rather, the NPCs expressed glial cell line‐derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF), sonic hedgehog (Shh), and stromal cell‐derived factor 1 alpha (SDF1α), providing a molecular basis for the observed neuroprotection and endogenous NPC response to transplantation. In summary, our data suggests plausible synergy between exogenous and endogenous NPC actions, and that NPC implantation before the 6‐OHDA insult can create a host microenvironment conducive to stimulation of endogenous NPCs and protection of mature nigral neurons. J. Comp. Neurol. 515:102–115, 2009. © 2009 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Development of vaccination approaches for the treatment of neurological diseases
Authors: Federoff Howard J. 
Published: March 2009

AbstractSeveral progressive neurodegenerative diseases share a common pathology: the accumulation of misfolded proteins within cells or neuropil of the brain. Characteristically, these misfolded proteins form organized β‐sheet‐containing assemblies that have optical and biochemical properties of amyloid. Thus, the brain amyloidoses, Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease, and the prionoses or transmissible spongioform encelphalopathies (TSEs) all manifest putatively pathogenic misfolded proteins, suggesting that these proteins or their precursors may be targets for therapeutics development efforts. Two different biological approaches, both predicated on vaccination, are discussed in this monograph as preclinical approaches for the treatment of AD and a TSE. Herein, I first describe an active vaccination approach that exploits immune shaping to engender a prophylactic TH2 response to Aβ in AD mouse models. Second, I describe a passive vaccination strategy whereby recombinant adeno‐associated virus vectored delivery of anti‐prion single‐chain fragment variable antibodies attenuates disease progression and promotes life extension in a mouse TSE model. J. Comp. Neurol. 515:4–14, 2009. © 2009 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Stem cells for ischemic brain injury: A critical review
Authors: Burns Terry C. , Verfaillie Catherine M. , Low Walter C. 
Published: March 2009

AbstractNo effective therapy is currently available to promote recovery following ischemic stroke. Stem cells have been proposed as a potential source of new cells to replace those lost due to central nervous system injury, as well as a source of trophic molecules to minimize damage and promote recovery. We undertook a detailed review of data from recent basic science and preclinical studies to investigate the potential application of endogenous and exogenous stem cell therapies for treatment of cerebral ischemia. To date, spontaneous endogenous neurogenesis has been observed in response to ischemic injury, and can be enhanced via infusion of appropriate cytokines. Exogenous stem cells from multiple sources can generate neural cells that survive and form synaptic connections after transplantation in the stroke‐injured brain. Stem cells from multiple sources cells also exhibit neuroprotective properties that may ameliorate stroke deficits. In many cases, functional benefits observed are likely independent of neural differentiation, although the exact mechanisms remain poorly understood. Future studies of neuroregeneration will require the demonstration of function in endogenously born neurons following focal ischemia. Further, methods are currently lacking to demonstrate definitively the therapeutic effect of newly introduced neural cells. Increased plasticity following stroke may facilitate the functional integration of new neurons, but the loss of appropriate guidance cues and supporting architecture in the infarct cavity will likely impede the restoration of lost circuitry. Thus careful investigation of the mechanisms underlying trophic benefits will be essential. Evidence to date suggests that continued development of stem cell therapies may ultimately lead to viable treatment options for ischemic brain injury. J. Comp. Neurol. 515:125–144, 2009. © 2009 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.