bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Location-Aware Architecture for an IoT-Based Smart Museum
Authors: Del Fiore Giuseppe , Mainetti Luca , Mighali Vincenzo , Patrono Luigi , Alletto Stefano , Cucchiara Rita , Serra Giuseppe
Published: August 2016

The Internet of Things, whose main goal is to automatically predict users' desires, can find very interesting opportunities in the art and culture field, as the tourism is one of the main driving engines of the modern society. Currently, the innovation process in this field is growing at a slower pace, so the cultural heritage is a prerogative of a restricted category of users. To address this issue, a significant technological improvement is necessary in the culture-dedicated locations, which do not usually allow the installation of hardware infrastructures. In this paper, we design and validate a no-invasive indoor location-aware architecture able to enhance the user experience in a museum. The system relies on the user's smartphone and a wearable device (with image recognition and localization capabilities) to automatically deliver personalized cultural contents related to the observed artworks. The proposal was validated in the MUST museum in Lecce (Italy).
Strategizing and Innovating with Enterprise Systems
Authors: Bhattacharya Prithvi
Published: August 2016

The higher education industry worldwide is currently facing a number of challenges in trying to be academically competitive and operationally efficient at the same time. Information technology, in the form of large scale Enterprise Systems, have shown the promise of enabling them to run their operations more efficiently and at the same time compete better in the academic market. This case discusses a globally renowned and highly ranked public University based in Australia and its journey of adopting an Enterprise System. The case further illustrates how the organization, enabled by its Enterprise Systems, achieved both operational efficiency as well as managed to retain its position at the top end of the academic market through innovation and better strategic decisions.
The Use of Social Networking by Higher Education Institutions in Spain
Authors: Miranda F. Javier , Chamorro Antonio , Rubio Sergio
Published: August 2016

The objective of this study was to analyse the use Spanish universities are making of the main social network today: Facebook. The research adapts to the Higher Education Institutions context an evaluation index denominated FAI that has been used in other areas. It applies the index to all of Spain's universities, making comparisons between them and the best universities in the world. The results show that Spanish universities' indices are far from the values obtained by the best international universities, and that the country's private universities have better results than the public ones. It is an intention of the work to contribute to the tools the marketing managers of higher education institutions might use in how they relate to social networks and to the opportunities and threats these pose.
Impact of Social Networking Sites on Student Academic Performance
Authors: Harrath Youssef , Alobaidy Hadeel
Published: August 2016

The purpose of this research is to study the impact of Social Networking Sites on student academic performance. An online survey was conducted and 628 students of University of Bahrain replied. This research studies and explores the relationships between the use of SNS and students' academic performance. The survey questions (21) were grouped into 8 variables that identify the interest that the students draw from SNS. Furthermore, these variables aim to show the effects of SNS on students' academic performance and the futuristic online and offline paradigms that can enhance teaching methodology. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to analyse the collected data and find correlations between SNS and the students' academic performance. From this research it was found that the SNS have positive and negative impacts on student academic performance. At the end, the authors came up with fruitful recommendations on how to get benefit from the SNS to improve the learning process.
Hypoferritinaemia in anaemic patients attending a tertiary hospital in Maiduguri, Nigeria
Authors: Dangana Amos , Nasir Idris Abdullahi , Medugu Jessy Thomas , Omale Peter Musa , Egenti Bibiana Nonye
Published: August 2016

It has been reported that over one-quarter of the world population is anaemic and half of these were due to iron deficiency anaemia (IDA). Since serum ferritin is widely used to assess iron load, this study sought to determine the serum ferritin concentrations of anaemic patients attending the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), Nigeria. This study was prospective study carried out from March to September 2015. Blood samples of Ninety-one (91) anaemic patients were analysed for their individual packed cell volume (PCV) and serum ferritin concentrations using microhematocrit centrifuge and Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (using Bio-Quant TM) respectively. Findings from these analyses were correlated in respect to their age, gender and prior clinical diagnosis. Out of 91 patients, 59 (64.8%) had normal and 28 (30.8%) had high ferritin concentration, however, 4 (4.4%) had hypoferritinamia. The overall mean± SD of PCV (L/L) was 0.21± 0.46. There was statistical association between serum ferritin concentration and gender of adults but not with gender of children (≤ 12 years) (P =.013 and P =.555 respectively). There was no significant statistical association between serum ferritin concentration with age of subjects (P = 0.250) and prior clinical diagnosis of subjects (P =.125) Serum ferritin has been proven to be a logical measure of iron deficiency anaemia; however hypoferritinaemia may also be affected by inflammation especially in subjects with chronic diseases. In order to gain better insight into iron metabolic activities, it is recommended to conduct serum transferrin total iron binding capacity assays in these patients.
Situating the Concept of Mindfulness in the Theravāda Tradition
Authors: DITRICH Tamara
Published: August 2016

Mindfulness plays a prominent role in traditional and modern Buddhist meditation practice. This paper examines the theoretical background of the concept of mindfulness (sati) as presented in the early Buddhist sources, recorded in Theravāda Buddhism. It outlines the definitions and presentations of mindfulness (sati) in the Pāli Canon and examines how it is embedded within the fundamental models of Buddhist discourse. Then it investigates mindfulness within the philosophical framework of the Abhidhamma, where it is presented as one of the mental factors (cetasika) involved in cognitive processes; it outlines its characteristics, functions, conditions, and compatibility with other mental factors, which occur as components within the interdependent processes of consciousness (citta). The article shows how mindfulness has a special role as a component on the Buddhist path to liberation from suffering (dukkha) and how it is integrated within the soteriological and ethical goals of Buddhist practice.
Contribution of Buddhist Mindfulness to the Transformation of Conflicts – Dependent Origination (paticca-samuppāda) and Deconstruction of Identity
Authors: ZALTA Anja
Published: August 2016

The article presents Buddhist mindfulness as a method for conflict transformation. On the basis of the concept of paticca-samuppāda (dependent origination) and anatta (nonself) the article (de)constructs the phases of identity formation. In Buddhist understanding, conflict is the result of defensiveness and misconceptions, and thus it is central to understand the mechanism by which the idea of “I” or “self” is established. The purpose of mindfulness is (among other things) to achieve a radical change in perception, which leads to “de-automatization” of mental mechanisms and suspends the identification with sensory and mental experiences that an individual calls a separate “I”. Since the Buddhist approach to conflict is based on a theory of cognition, this article emphasizes the individual effort needed for conflict transformation. Only later could or should this knowledge be applicable to a wider social environment, taking into account the diversity of socio-cultural conditions.
Perfect Storm of Inpatient Communication Needs and an Innovative Solution Utilizing Smartphones and Secured Messaging
Authors: Siegler James , Stromberg Nathaniel , Ravitz Neil , Hanson C. , Patel Neha
Published: August 2016

In hospitals, effective and efficient communication among care providers is critical to the provision of high-quality patient care. Yet, major problems impede communications including the frequent use of interruptive and one-way communication paradigms. This is especially frustrating for frontline providers given the dynamic nature of hospital care teams in an environment that is in constant flux.

We conducted a pre-post evaluation of a commercially available secured messaging mobile application on 4 hospital units at a single institution for over one year. We included care providers on these units: residents, hospitalists, fellows, nurses, social workers, and pharmacists. Utilization metrics and survey responses on clinician perceptions were collected and analyzed using descriptive statistics, the Kruskal-Wallis test, and Mann-Whitney U test where appropriate.

Between May 2013 and June 2014, 1,021 providers sent a total of 708,456 messages. About 85.5% of total threads were between two providers and the remaining were group messages. Residents and social workers/clinical resource coordinators were the largest per person users of this communication system, sending 9 (IQR 2–20) and 9 (IQR 2–22) messages per person per day, and receiving 18 (IQR 5–36) and 14 (IQR 5–29) messages per person per day, respectively (p=0.0001). More than half of the messages received by hospitalists, residents, and nurses were read within a minute. Communicating using secured messaging was found to be statistically significantly less disruptive to workflow by both nursing and physician survey respondents (p<0.001 for each comparison).

Routine adoption of secured messaging improved perceived efficiency among providers on 4 hospital units. Our study suggests that a mobile application can improve communication and workflow efficiency among providers in a hospital. New technology has the potential to improve communication among care providers in hospitals.

Citation: Patel N, Siegler JE, Stromberg N, Ravitz N, Hanson CW. Perfect storm of inpatient communication needs and an innovative solution utilizing smartphones and secured messaging.
Contributions of Trans-boundary Transport to the Summertime Air Quality in Beijing, China
Authors: Wu Jiarui , Li Guohui , Cao Junji , Bei Naifang , Wang Yichen , Feng Tian , Huang Rujin , Liu Suixin , Zhang Qiang , Tie Xuexi
Published: August 2016

Abstract. In the present study, the WRF-CHEM model is used to evaluate the contributions of trans-boundary transport to the air quality in Beijing during a persistent air pollution episode from 5 to 14 July 2015 in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (BTH), China. Generally, the predicted temporal variations and spatial distributions of PM2.5 (fine particulate matter), O3 (ozone), and NO2 are in good agreement with observations in BTH. The WRF-CHEM model also reproduces reasonably well the temporal variations of aerosol species compared to measurements in Beijing. The factor separation approach is employed to evaluate the contributions of trans-boundary transport of emissions outside of Beijing to the PM2.5 and O3 levels in Beijing. On average, in the afternoon during the simulation episode, the pure local emissions contribute 22.4 % to the O3 level in Beijing, less than 36.6 % from pure emissions outside of Beijing. The O3 concentrations in Beijing are decreased by 5.1 % in the afternoon due to interactions of local emissions with those outside of Beijing. The pure emissions outside of Beijing play a dominant role in the PM2.5 level in Beijing, with a contribution of 61.5 %, much more than 13.7 % from pure Beijing local emissions. The emissions interactions enhance the PM2.5 concentrations in Beijing, with a contribution of 5.9 %. Therefore, the air quality in Beijing is primarily determined by the trans-boundary transport of emissions outside of Beijing during summertime, showing that the cooperation with neighboring provinces to mitigate pollutant emissions is a key for Beijing to improve air quality. Considering the uncertainties in the emission inventory and the meteorological field simulations, further studies need to be performed to improve the WRF-CHEM model simulations to reasonably evaluate trans-boundary transport contributions to the air quality in Beijing for supporting the design and implementation of emission control strategies.
A new set-up for simultaneous high-precision measurements of CO2,
δ13C-CO2 and δ18O-CO2 on small ice core
samples
Authors: Jenk Theo Manuel , Rubino Mauro , Etheridge David , Ciobanu Viorela Gabriela , Blunier Thomas
Published: August 2016

Abstract. Palaeoatmospheric records of carbon dioxide and its stable carbon isotope composition (δ13C) obtained from polar ice cores provide important constraints on the natural variability of the carbon cycle. However, the measurements are both analytically challenging and time-consuming; thus only data exist from a limited number of sampling sites and time periods. Additional analytical resources with high analytical precision and throughput are thus desirable to extend the existing datasets. Moreover, consistent measurements derived by independent laboratories and a variety of analytical systems help to further increase confidence in the global CO2 palaeo-reconstructions. Here, we describe our new set-up for simultaneous measurements of atmospheric CO2 mixing ratios and atmospheric δ13C and δ18O-CO2 in air extracted from ice core samples. The centrepiece of the system is a newly designed needle cracker for the mechanical release of air entrapped in ice core samples of 8–13 g operated at −45 °C. The small sample size allows for high resolution and replicate sampling schemes. In our method, CO2 is cryogenically and chromatographically separated from the bulk air and its isotopic composition subsequently determined by continuous flow isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS). In combination with thermal conductivity measurement of the bulk air, the CO2 mixing ratio is calculated. The analytical precision determined from standard air sample measurements over ice is ±1.9 ppm for CO2 and ±0.09 ‰ for δ13C. In a laboratory intercomparison study with CSIRO (Aspendale, Australia), good agreement between CO2 and δ13C results is found for Law Dome ice core samples. Replicate analysis of these samples resulted in a pooled standard deviation of 2.0 ppm for CO2 and 0.11 ‰ for δ13C. These numbers are good, though they are rather conservative estimates of the overall analytical precision achieved for single ice sample measurements. Facilitated by the small sample requirement, replicate measurements are feasible, allowing the method precision to be improved potentially. Further, new analytical approaches are introduced for the accurate correction of the procedural blank and for a consistent detection of measurement outliers, which is based on δ18O-CO2 and the exchange of oxygen between CO2 and the surrounding ice (H2O).
Modeling surface water dynamics in the Amazon Basin using MOSART-Inundation-v1.0: Impacts of geomorphological parameters and river flow representation
Authors: Luo Xiangyu , Li Hong-Yi , Leung L. Ruby , Tesfa Teklu K. , Getirana Augusto , Papa Fabrice , Hess Laura L.
Published: August 2016

Abstract. Surface water dynamics play an important role in water, energy and carbon cycles of the Amazon Basin. A macro-scale inundation scheme was integrated with a surface-water transport model and the extended model was applied in this vast basin. We addressed the challenges of improving basin-wide geomorphological parameters and river flow representation for large-scale applications. Vegetation-caused biases embedded in the HydroSHEDS DEM data were alleviated by using a vegetation height map of about 1-km resolution and a land cover dataset of about 90-m resolution. The average elevation deduction from the DEM correction was about 13.2 m for the entire basin. Basin-wide empirical formulae for channel cross-sectional geometry were adjusted based on local information for the major portion of the basin, which could significantly reduce the cross-sectional area for the channels of some subregions. The Manning roughness coefficient of the channel varied with the channel depth to reflect the general rule that the relative importance of riverbed resistance in river flow declined with the increase of river size. The entire basin was discretized into 5395 subbasins (with an average area of 1091.7 km2), which were used as computation units. The model was driven by runoff estimates of 14 years (1994–2007) generated by the ISBA land surface model. The simulated results were evaluated against in situ streamflow records, and remotely sensed Envisat altimetry data and GIEMS inundation data. The hydrographs were reproduced fairly well for the majority of 13 major stream gauges. For the 11 subbasins containing or close to 11 of the 13 gauges, the timing of river stage fluctuations was captured; for most of the 11 subbasins, the magnitude of river stage fluctuations was represented well. The inundation estimates were comparable to the GIEMS observations. Sensitivity analyses demonstrated that refining floodplain topography, channel morphology and Manning roughness coefficients, as well as accounting for backwater effects could evidently affect local and upstream inundation, which consequently affected flood waves and inundation of the downstream area. It was also shown that the river stage was sensitive to local channel morphology and Manning roughness coefficients, as well as backwater effects. The understanding obtained in this study could be helpful to improving modeling of surface hydrology in basins with evident inundation, especially at regional or larger scales.
The Role of Foreign Policy and International Relations in Economic Development Based on the Philosophy of Liberalism
Authors: Agharebparast Mohammadreza , Zeinali Ahmad
Published: August 2016

The national economic growth is one of the most important development indicators that are affected by a variety of factors including the international relations. International relations consist of a series of actions and interactions of the government and non-government an institutions and political processes of the nations. However, international politics refers to the governmental behaviors or their reactions. On the other hand, and foreign policy includes a set of governmental decisions concerning the foreign relations. Liberalism is a comprehensive view that covers the domestic and foreign policies and is the theoretical framework of this study to discuss the economic development. This library study aimed to investigate the role of the international relations in economic development and analyzed a wide range of the theories or discussions. Review of literature showed the role of the international relations in the economic development of the societies. Furthermore, according to the theory of liberalism, all the countries in the world are interdependent and if this kind of interdependence is efficiently managed using a comprehensive framework it may lead to the economic development.
Ordem do Nascimento e Abertura à Experiência: Comunicação Breve
Authors: Hauck Filho Nelson , Vasconcellos Silvio José Lemos , Valentini Felipe , Hutz Claudio Simon
Published: August 2016

Ordem do nascimento é definida como a posição ocupada por uma pessoa conforme a sua idade entre seus irmãos e irmãs. Abertura à experiência é uma das cinco dimensões básicas da personalidade. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi investigar a relação entre ordem do nascimento e abertura à experiência em uma amostra de 472 estudantes universitários (média de idades = 24,6 anos; DP = 8,8). Os resultados indicaram efeitos distintos para homens e mulheres quanto à influência da ordem do nascimento. Os resultados são discutidos em termos de possíveis particularidades culturais e do delineamento metodológico empregado para a avaliação da personalidade.
Instruções Verbais e o Seguir Recomendações Médicas para Tratamento da Dermatite Atópica na Infância
Authors: Zazula Robson , Caserta Gon Márcia Cristina
Published: August 2016

A dermatite atópica é uma doença crônica de pele com etiologia desconhecida e alta incidência na infância. O comportamento de seguir recomendações médicas é imprescindível para o controle da doença. Pode ser compreendido como um processo comportamental governado verbalmente e as instruções como importante variável. O estudo objetivou apresentar e discutir a instrução, enquanto estímulo verbal discriminativo que controla o comportamento de seguir recomendações por crianças com dermatite atópica. Este controle foi discutido nas interações entre as crianças e seus cuidadores, por meio da descrição de diferentes tipos de instruções e suas consequências. Foram apresentadas as condições físicas e/ou biológicas, o controle social e a história de reforçamento como variáveis que podem alterar o controle exercido pelas instruções.
Habilidades Sociais como Preditoras do Envolvimento com Álcool e Outras Drogas: Um estudo exploratório
Authors: Sá Lucas Guimarães Cardoso de , Del Prette Zilda Aparecida Pereira
Published: August 2016

O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar relações entre habilidades sociais e envolvimento com álcool, crack, maconha e nicotina em uma amostra composta por 47 pessoas admitidas em tratamento ambulatorial por abuso ou dependência dessas drogas. Foram utilizados o Inventário de Habilidades Sociais e o Teste de Triagem do Envolvimento com Álcool, Cigarro e Outras Substâncias. Os resultados mostraram correlações significativas entre as variáveis, com a variância do envolvimento com substâncias sendo explicada entre 10% e 44% pelas habilidades sociais. Os resultados apoiam a hipótese de que déficits no repertório geral de habilidades sociais não são necessariamente uma característica do abuso ou dependência de álcool e outras drogas, mas que classes e contextos específicos podem predizer o envolvimento com as substâncias.
Inteligência e Contágio Emocional: um estudo com trabalhadores brasileiros e angolanos
Authors: Guedes Gondim Sônia Maria , Veloso Gouveia Valdiney , Debiasi Alberton Gisele , Araújo Simões Ana Célia , Andrade de Morais Franciane , Hernández Díaz María Isabel
Published: August 2016

O estudo comparou trabalhadores brasileiros e angolanos em relação à inteligência emocional e ao contágio de emoções, considerando função gerencial, sexo e nível educacional. Participaram 431 trabalhadores, sendo 300 do Brasil e 131 de Angola, 71,5% com ensino superior, 37,8% exercendo função gerencial e idade média de 30 anos. Utilizou-se um survey eletrônico. Os resultados indicaram diferenças entre os países quanto à inteligência, mas não ao contágio. No Brasil, mulheres e gestores obtiveram médias mais elevadas de inteligência emocional, e em Angola, mulheres com ensino superior apresentaram maiores médias de inteligência emocional. Em relação ao contágio de emoções positivas, mulheres gestoras com ensino superior se contagiam menos que homens na mesma posição. Encontraram-se correlações positivas entre inteligência emocional e contágio.
Extremity War Injuries X: Return to Health and Function
Authors: Davila COL Jeffrey N. , Swiontkowski Marc F. , Andersen COL (Ret) Romney C.
Published: August 2016

The symposium Extremity War Injuries X: Return to Health and Function, presented by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the Orthopaedic Research Society, was held in Washington, DC, on January 27 and 28, 2015. Course chairs Marc F. Swiontkowski, MD, and COL Jeffrey N. Davila, MD, presided over 2 days of general session lectures focusing on war/trauma-related musculoskeletal injuries resulting in service member disability, followed by small group discussions, with a goal of identifying knowledge gaps in the treatment of these injuries. Recognized civilian and military clinicians and researchers summarized the current state of knowledge in their topic areas and led these discussion groups with meeting participants. Musculoskeletal conditions discussed included posttraumatic osteoarthritis of the knee, foot, and ankle and their relationship to chronic ligament injuries; back disability; peripheral nerve injury; hand transplantation updates; the role of biologics; and prosthetic acceptance and function. A scientific program highlighting research presented by 12 investigators was led by COL (Ret) Romney C. Andersen, MD. Keynote speaker LT GEN Douglas J. Robb, MD, discussed the future of military research funding and the anticipated consolidation of medical care among the three military branches. Additional presentations referencing the impact of military medical care and the government’s continued commitment to funding medical research occurred throughout the symposium and were given by five congressional representatives.
Preferences for Rural Living: Naturbanization Versus Accessibility
Authors: Ferrero Ana M. , Astorkiza Inmaculada
Published: August 2016

This paper aims to determine whether the urban sprawl onto the rustic lands of the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve (UBR) is driven by the environmental and landscape qualities of this protected natural area and can be defined as “naturbanization”. Aware that residential choice factors are both complex and multidirectional, we have taken, as a comparison scenario, the unprotected rural area which borders with the Reserve (Ex UBR). This enables us to determine whether the housing preferences of new buyers are predominantly driven by the “reserve effect” (naturbanization), or by the appeal of the neighbouring unprotected area which is closer and better communicated to the city (accessibility) and presents less stringent building regulations.

Our findings for the UBR reveal a “reserve effect” that would support the naturbanization hypothesis, but the results obtained in both property markets show that the price-boosting impact of the “accessibility/proximity effect” in unprotected rural land is stronger than that of the UBR “reserve/naturbanization effect”.

Statistical tests conducted on the variables that determine urban sprawl into the non-developable rustic land of protected and unprotected areas serve to establish a definition/characterization of naturbanization that transcends the local/particular and applies to the general, becoming a small theoretical contribution on this issue. We conclude that naturbanization is characterized by factors that influence residential preferences of property buyers (house+rustic land) for protected natural areas. What gives naturbanization a distinctive characteristic is the subjection of such protected areas to specific conservation regulations that restrict choices and decisions of prospective buyers. These facts enrich our understanding of the tradeoffs between nature protection policies and economic development in these areas.
La thérapie cognitive-comportementale dans le traitement du TDAH chez l’adulte
Authors: Auclair Vickie , Harvey Philippe-Olivier , Lepage Martin
Published: August 2016

Introduction Le trouble déficitaire de l’attention avec ou sans hyperactivité (TDA/H) affecte environ 2,5 % de la population adulte mondiale. L’impact sur la vie des individus atteints est important, engendrant fréquemment des difficultés académiques, professionnelles, sociales et émotionnelles. Malgré le caractère invalidant de ce trouble, peu d’individus souffrant de ce déficit reçoivent une aide appropriée. De plus, bien que longtemps considérée comme la seule option envisageable, il est aujourd’hui reconnu que la psychopharmacologie est rarement suffisante à elle seule. Dans cette optique, la thérapie cognitive-comportementale (TCC) s’avère une approche prometteuse.

Objectif L’objectif de cette étude est d’effectuer une revue de la documentation scientifique et d’évaluer quantitativement l’efficacité de la TCC, dans la réduction des symptômes associés au TDA/H et des manifestations anxieuses et dépressives comorbides chez l’adulte, à travers plusieurs études, par l’entremise d’une méta-analyse.

Méthode Les études incluses dans cette méta-analyse ont été publiées entre 1946 et 2015, et recensées dans des bases de données électroniques, notamment MEDLINE, EMBASE et PsycINFO. Un modèle à effets aléatoires, les rapports des cotes et les g de Hedges ont été utilisés.

Résultats Les données de 12 études contrôlées randomisées ont été incluses dans cette recherche, totalisant 575 participants. Les résultats démontrent que la TCC est significativement plus efficace que les groupes de comparaison quant à l’amélioration des symptômes du TDA/H (g de Hedges = 0,95), de la symptomatologie anxieuse (g de Hedges = 0,39) et dépressive (g de Hedges = 0,30). Suite à la cessation du traitement, seuls les symptômes du TDA/H continuent de s’améliorer.

Conclusion En somme, cette étude met en lumière les résultats encourageants de la TCC dans le traitement du TDA/H chez l’adulte.
Hippocampal pattern completion is linked to gamma power increases and alpha power decreases during recollection
Authors: Staresina Bernhard P , Michelmann Sebastian , Bonnefond Mathilde , Jensen Ole , Axmacher Nikolai , Fell Juergen
Published: August 2016

How do we retrieve vivid memories upon encountering a simple cue? Computational models suggest that this feat is accomplished by pattern completion processes involving the hippocampus. However, empirical evidence for hippocampal pattern completion and its underlying mechanisms has remained elusive. Here, we recorded direct intracranial EEG as human participants performed an associative memory task. For each study (encoding) and test (retrieval) event, we derived time-frequency resolved representational patterns in the hippocampus and compared the extent of pattern reinstatement for different mnemonic outcomes. Results show that successful associative recognition (AR) yields enhanced event-specific reinstatement of encoding patterns compared to non-associative item recognition (IR). Moreover, we found that gamma power (50–90 Hz) increases – in conjunction with alpha power (8–12 Hz) decreases not only distinguish AR from IR, but also correlate with the level of hippocampal reinstatement. These results link single-shot hippocampal pattern completion to episodic recollection and reveal how oscillatory dynamics in the gamma and alpha bands orchestrate these mnemonic processes.
Amplification of postwildfire peak flow by debris
Authors: Kean J. W. , McGuire L. A. , Rengers F. K. , Smith J. B. , Staley D. M.
Published: August 2016

In burned steeplands, the peak depth and discharge of postwildfire runoff can substantially increase from the addition of debris. Yet methods to estimate the increase over water flow are lacking. We quantified the potential amplification of peak stage and discharge using video observations of postwildfire runoff, compiled data on postwildfire peak flow (Qp), and a physically based model. Comparison of flood and debris flow data with similar distributions in drainage area (A) and rainfall intensity (I) showed that the median runoff coefficient (C = Qp/AI) of debris flows is 50 times greater than that of floods. The striking increase in Qp can be explained using a fully predictive model that describes the additional flow resistance caused by the emergence of coarse‐grained surge fronts. The model provides estimates of the amplification of peak depth, discharge, and shear stress needed for assessing postwildfire hazards and constraining models of bedrock incision.
N‐terminal fragment of the type‐B natriuretic peptide (NT‐proBNP) contributes to a simple new frailty score in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma
Authors: Milani Paolo , Vincent Rajkumar S. , Merlini Giampaolo , Kumar Shaji , Gertz Morie A. , Palladini Giovanni , Lacy Martha Q. , Buadi Francis K. , Hayman Suzanne R. , Leung Nelson , Dingli David , Lust John A. , Lin Yi , Kapoor Prashant , Go Ronald S. , Hwa Yi L. , Gonsalves Wilson I. , Zeldenrust Steven R. , Kyle Robert A. , Dispenzieri Angela
Published: August 2016

Multiple myeloma (MM) patient frailty has been delineated primarily by age and ECOG performance score (PS) and recently by the IMWG frailty score based on functional status [Activity of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental‐ADL scores], comorbidities [Charlson‐comorbidity‐index (CCI)] and age. It was hypothesized that N‐terminal natriuretic peptide type B (NT‐proBNP) might be both a more convenient measure of frailty and a predictor of overall survival (OS). Three‐hundred and fifty‐one consecutive symptomatic MM patients who were seen at Mayo Clinic within 30 days of diagnosis and who had blood stored were eligible. Data from the first visit was abstracted and used to calculate an ADL, CCI, and measure the NT‐proBNP level. The best cutoff of NT‐proBNP predicting OS was 300 ng/L. Variables predictive for OS were ECOG‐PS, age, CCI, ADL, ISS, revised‐ISS, and NT‐proBNP. On multivariate analysis age ≥70, PS ≥2, and NT‐proBNP ≥300 were independent predictors of survival. Patients were assigned a score of 1 for each of these variables, creating stages I–IV with scores of 0–3 points, respectively. The median OS from diagnosis was not reached, 58, 28, and 18 months (P < 0.0001), respectively. This frailty risk schema was independent of initial therapy and the revised‐ISS. NT‐proBNP is a useful predictor of survival independent of age and PS. It is a widely available biomarker that could be added to the panel of laboratory tests of newly diagnosed MM patients and serve as a simple and objective tool of determining frailty in clinical practice. Am. J. Hematol. 91:1129–1134, 2016. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
The development and evolution of a faculty competency‐based education training course
Authors: Defa Rose , Napper Angie , Heiser Eric , Fogg Steven , Sellers Linda , Skinner Celeste , Moulder Annette , Reddoch Jonathan
Published: August 2016

Background

This article chronicles the design and development of a competency‐based education (CBE) training course for faculty transitioning to a true CBE model at Salt Lake Community College's School of Applied Technology. The faculty CBE training course outlines the standards, expectations, and best practices with real‐world examples and hands‐on activities.

Methods

A team‐based approach was used with regard to the design and development of the training course. Authors of this article were members of that design and development team.

Results

Although development was ultimately successful, initial trial and error led to many challenges and lessons learned which are highlighted in the article as recommendations to educators transitioning to a CBE model. The training course is just beginning to be used, so results regarding its implementation are not yet available.
How do you write and present research well? 18—Publish and flourish
Authors: Patience Gregory S. , Boffito Daria C. , Darabi‐Mahboub Mohammad Jaber , King Mathew , Patience Paul A.
Published: August 2016

WoS categorizes Arts and Sciences into 250 disciplines. What is the rank of Chemical Engineering in comparing the number of scientific papers the discipline has published over the last 25 years?[1,2]

top 10 %

between 10 % and 20 %

from 20 % and 30 %

from 30 % and 50 %

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An Aqueous Asymmetric Supercapacitor Based on Activated Carbon and Tungsten Trioxide Nanowire Electrodes
Authors: Yuan Xinhai , Chen Bingwei , Wu Xiongwei , Mo Jun , Liu Zaichun , Hu Zhengyong , Liu Zhonghua , Zhou Chunjiao , Yang Haijun , Wu Yuping
Published: August 2016

An asymmetric supercapacitor (ASC) was assembled by using an activated carbon as positive electrode and WO3 nanowire as negative electrode, and its electrical performances were tested in voltage windows ranging from 0 to 1.5 V. A high specific capacitance of 51 F•g−1 could be achieved at the current density of 0.25 A•g−1. Moreover, the ASC displays a good cycling stability with 86% of capacitance retention after 800 cycles, its energy density can be up to 11.9 Wh•kg−1 at the power density of 210 W•kg−1, and remains 7.7 Wh•kg−1 at a power density of 1250 W• kg−1. The excellent electrical performance is perhaps due to the crystal orientation of (001) planes for the WO3 nanowire, which favors the rapid reaction between W(VI) and H+ cations. This aqueous asymmetric WO3//AC supercapacitor is promising for practical applications due to its easy preparation of WO3.
Phosphorus Runoff Losses After Application of Organic Waste
Authors: García‐Albacete Marta , Requejo María Isabel , Cartagena María Carmen
Published: August 2016

In this work, phosphorus (P) losses due to runoff were evaluated to understand the factors influencing the processes by which this element is lost. The forms of P present in organic wastes were studied using information provided by three P fractionation methods. All three methods contributed successfully to the understanding of the P forms present in wastes. However, it is difficult to compare the results from each to one another, as each protocol employs different extraction methods and times. In parallel, simulated rain systems were developed according to the “National Phosphorus Research Project” (2001) to characterize the P lost in the surface runoff generated. Experiments were performed on soil dosed with organic wastes applied both superficially and by mixing with the soil, and significant differences were found in the amounts of P determined to be in the runoff water of each, in both solution and particulate forms. Losses in experiments in which organic waste was applied to the soil surface were larger than those in experiments in which the samples mixed. In general, losses during the first rainfall event were the highest and particulate P forms predominated over dissolved forms. In mixed samples, significant differences in results were found depending on the type of waste used. Finally, a positive relationship was found between various P forms determined by sequential fractionation protocols and P losses by runoff.
Localization of glutamatergic, GABAergic, and cholinergic neurons in the brain of the African cichlid fish,Astatotilapia burtoni
Authors: Maruska Karen P. , Butler Julie M. , Field Karen E. , Porter Danielle T.
Published: August 2016

Neural communication depends on release and reception of different neurotransmitters within complex circuits that ultimately mediate basic biological functions. We mapped the distribution of glutamatergic, GABAergic, and cholinergic neurons in the brain of the African cichlid fishAstatotilapia burtoniusing in situ hybridization to label vesicular glutamate transporters (vglut1, vglut2.1, vglut3), glutamate decarboxylases (gad1, gad2), and choline acetyltransferase (chat). Cells expressing the glutamatergic markersvgluts 1–3show primarily nonoverlapping distribution patterns, with the most widespread expression observed forvglut2.1, and more restricted expression ofvglut1andvglut3. vglut1is prominent in granular layers of the cerebellum, habenula, preglomerular nuclei, and several other diencephalic, mesencephalic, and rhombencephalic regions.vglut2.1is widely expressed in many nuclei from the olfactory bulbs to the hindbrain, whilevglut3is restricted to the hypothalamus and hindbrain. GABAergic cells show largely overlappinggad1andgad2expression in most brain regions. GABAergic expression dominates nuclei of the subpallial ventral telencephalon, while glutamatergic expression dominates nuclei of the pallial dorsal telencephalon.chat‐expressing cells are prominent in motor cranial nerve nuclei, and some scattered cells lie in the preoptic area and ventral part of the ventral telencephalon. A localization summary of these markers within regions of the conserved social decision‐making network reveals a predominance of either GABAergic or glutamatergic cells within individual nuclei. The neurotransmitter distributions described here in the brain of a single fish species provide an important resource for identification of brain nuclei in other fishes, as well as future comparative studies on circuit organization and function. J. Comp. Neurol. 525:610–638, 2017. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
A fast malware feature selection approach using a hybrid of multi‐linear and stepwise binary logistic regression
Authors: Huda Shamsul , Abawajy Jemal , Abdollahian Mali , Islam Rafiqul , Yearwood John
Published: August 2016

Malware replicates itself and produces offspring with the same characteristics but different signatures by using code obfuscation techniques. Current generation anti‐virus engines employ a signature‐template type detection approach where malware can easily evade existing signatures in the database. This reduces the capability of current anti‐virus engines in detecting malware. In this paper, we propose a stepwise binary logistic regression‐based dimensionality reduction techniques for malware detection using application program interface (API) call statistics. Finding the most significant malware feature using traditional wrapper‐based approaches takes an exponential complexity of the dimension (m) of the dataset with a brute‐force search strategies and order of (m‐1) complexity with a backward elimination filter heuristics. The novelty of the proposed approach is that it finds the worst case computational complexity which is less than order of (m‐1). The proposed approach uses multi‐linear regression and the p‐value of each individual API feature for selection of the most uncorrelated and significant features in order to reduce the dimensionality of the large malware data and to ensure the absence of multi‐collinearity. The stepwise logistic regression approach is then employed to test the significance of the individual malware feature based on their corresponding Wald statistic and to construct the binary decision the model. When the selected most significant APIs are used in a decision rule generation systems, this approach not only reduces the tree size but also improves classification performance. Exhaustive experiments on a large malware data set show that the proposed approach clearly exceeds the existing standard decision rule, support vector machine‐based template approach with complete data and provides a better statistical fitness. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Multivariate Forecasting with BVARs and DSGE Models
Authors: Berg Tim Oliver
Published: August 2016

In this paper I assess the ability of Bayesian vector autoregressions (BVARs) and dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) models of different size to forecast comovements of major macroeconomic series in the euro area. Both approaches are compared to unrestricted VARs in terms of multivariate point and density forecast accuracy measures as well as event probabilities. The evidence suggests that BVARs and DSGE models produce accurate multivariate forecasts even for larger datasets. I also detect that BVARs are well calibrated for most events, while DSGE models are poorly calibrated for some. In sum, I conclude that both are useful tools to achieve parameter dimension reduction. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Radiotherapy in early‐stage tongue squamous cell carcinoma with minor adverse features
Authors: Katz Orna , Nachalon Yuval , Hilly Ohad , Shpitzer Thomas , Bachar Gideon , Limon Dror , Popovtzer Aron
Published: August 2016

Background

Treatment for early‐stage tongue squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is usually surgery alone. There is ambiguity regarding the impact of minor adverse features (MAFs) on outcome and the role of postoperative radiotherapy (PORT) in tongue SCC.

Methods

A retrospective analysis was performed on 48 patients diagnosed with tongue SCC treated in our center. Patients with MAFs received adjuvant PORT. Disease outcome in patients with MAFs, and the effect of PORT were analyzed using the Kaplan–Meier method and log‐rank test.

Results

Thirty‐one patients had T1 and 17 had T2 disease. PORT was given to 7 patients with MAFs. Mean follow‐up time was 70 months. The 2‐year overall survival (OS) rate was 86%. Perineural invasion had a significant impact on disease‐free survival (DFS; p =.05). There was an improved DFS in patients with MAFs treated with PORT (p =.01).

Conclusion

MAFs may have an impact on outcome in tongue SCC, and PORT can improve disease outcome in these patients. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck 39: 147–150, 2017
Tracer methodology: an appropriate tool for assessing compliance with accreditation standards?
Authors: Bouchard Chantal , Jean Olivier
Published: August 2016

Objectives

Tracer methodology has been used by Accreditation Canada since 2008 to collect evidence on the quality and safety of care and services, and to assess compliance with accreditation standards. Given the importance of this methodology in the accreditation program, the objective of this study is to assess the quality of the methodology and identify its strengths and weaknesses.

Method

A mixed quantitative and qualitative approach was adopted to evaluate consistency, appropriateness, effectiveness and stakeholder synergy in applying the methodology. An online questionnaire was sent to 468 Accreditation Canada surveyors.

Results

According to surveyors' perceptions, tracer methodology is an effective tool for collecting useful, credible and reliable information to assess compliance with Qmentum program standards and priority processes. The results show good coherence between methodology components (appropriateness of the priority processes evaluated, activities to evaluate a tracer, etc.). The main weaknesses are the time constraints faced by surveyors and management's lack of cooperation during the evaluation of tracers.

Conclusion

The inadequate amount of time allowed for the methodology to be applied properly raises questions about the quality of the information obtained. This study paves the way for a future, more in‐depth exploration of the identified weaknesses to help the accreditation organization make more targeted improvements to the methodology. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Cancer incidence in Holocaust male survivors—An Israeli cohort study
Authors: Keinan‐Boker Lital , Goldbourt Uri
Published: August 2016

Previous studies, often using proxy exposure assessment and not controlling for individual risk factors, suggested higher cancer risk in Holocaust survivors. We have used individual‐level data from a male cohort of Israeli civil servants recruited in 1963 to investigate cancer incidence in Holocaust survivors, controlling for potential confounders. The analysis included 4,669 Europe‐born subjects; 689 exposed = E (immigrated to Israel after 1939 and reported of being in Nazi camps during World War II); 2,307 potentially exposed = PE (immigrated to Israel after 1939 and reported of not being in Nazi camps); and 1,673 non‐exposed = NE (immigrated to Israel prior to 1939). Vital status and cancer incidence in the cohort were determined based on national registries. Socioeconomic level, health behaviors and cancer incidence were compared between the groups and Cox proportional hazards regression models adjusting for potential confounders assessed hazard risk ratios for cancer by exposure status. All‐cause mortality was studied as a competing risk. In total, 241, 682, and 522 cancer cases were diagnosed in the E, PE, and NE, respectively. Compared with the NE, all‐site cancer incidence was higher in the E (HR = 1.13, 95%CI 0.97–1.32) but not in the PE. All‐cause mortality competed with all‐site invasive cancer incidence in the E group (HR = 1.18, 95%CI 1.02–1.38). Colorectal and lung cancer seemed to be positively though non‐significantly associated with the exposure while prostate cancer was not. Male Holocaust survivors may be at a weakly increased risk for all‐site, colorectal and lung cancer. The role of age at exposure and residual confounding should be further investigated.