bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ASSESSMENT OF TOXIC METALS IN SEDIMENTS OF MERIÇ, TUNCA AND ERGENE RIVERS BY USING BIOLOGICAL AND ECOLOGICAL RISK INDICES
Authors: Tokatli Cem , Baştatli Yasin
Published: October 2016

The Meriç River, the longest river of the Balkans, is the most important aquatic ecosystem within the Thrace Region of Turkey, along with its main tributaries, the Tunca and Ergene Rivers. In this study, the sediment quality of Meriç, Tunca, and Ergene Rivers was evaluated by using the Potential Ecological Risk Index (RI) and the Biological Risk Index (mERM-Q), both widely used methods in sediment quality assessment studies, to assess the ecological and biological risks of heavy metals within the river ecosystems. According to the results of the Biological Risk Index, nickel and chromium displayed the highest risk factors, and in terms of the Potential Ecological Risk Index, cadmium yielded the highest risk factor across all the investigated lotic ecosystems.
IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL DETECTION OF TETRASPANINS CD81 AND CD9 DISTRIBUTION IN BULL TESTIS AND EPIDIDYMIS
Authors: Lipcseyová Denisa , Antalíková Jana , Jankovičová Jana , Cupperová Petra , Horovská Ľubica , Michalková Katarína , Simon Michal
Published: October 2016

Mammalian spermatozoa, produced by the testes, must undergo maturation in the epididymis to gain the ability to fertilize an ovum. This process includes structural modifications, such as changes in the lipid and protein composition of the plasma membrane. The CD81 and CD9 proteins, which are members of tetraspanin superfamily, have been found to be involved in the fertilization process. Our study examined the presence of CD81 in the bull testis and epididymis, and then compared CD81’s distribution profile with that of the molecule CD9. We detected CD81 in the basement membrane along the whole epididymis. In comparison, an abundant expression of CD9 molecule was found in the testis as well as in all three segments of the epididymis. Both molecules are part of the tetraspanin web, and are considered key elements in the sperm-egg interaction.
CAR-SHARING: THE IMPACT ON METROPOLITAN SPATIAL STRUCTURES
Authors: Smolnicki Piotr Marek , Sołtys Jacek
Published: October 2016

Many examples from the past show how new technologies, designed to solve particular problems, can create new problems as a side-effect. Some unforeseen or unwanted results may influence the use of space and spatial structures, for example. Car-sharing is an invention that competes with car ownership and which can drastically rise the efficiency of car use and reduce the number of vehicles per users. Diffusion of car-sharing will accelerate in the near future. The spatial consequences of a car-ownership-oriented-century are already known. However, the complications of all travelers using shared automobiles is yet to be understood. It is therefore appropriate to anticipate and prepare for potential side effects of this innovation’s diffusion and thus avoid possible negative consequences. This reasoning has led to our research into the relationship between modern mobility innovations and metropolitan spatial structures. The earliest implementations of new transport technologies appeared in metropolises, which also have the highest level of general mobility. This article presents the assumptions and principles from scenario-based research. The example shows how diffusion of this innovation determine possible scenarios relating to future impacts of car-sharing on spatial structures.
EXPERIMENTAL AND ANALYTICAL INVESTIGATION ON EFFECT OF STATOR WINDING TYPE TO EQUIVALENT CIRCUIT PARAMETERS OF INDUCTION MOTORS
Authors: Kentli Fevzi , Kentli Aykut
Published: October 2016

Because of development in technology, the design of electrical machinery is changing. Induction motors, mostly used as electrical equipment, have developed over the years. One analytically studied area is the stator winding. Generally, each manufacturer uses techniques that directly affect the power of motors and thus, motor efficiency. In this study, the effects of three different stator winding types on motor parameters are investigated. Experiments are performed under no-load, load, and locked rotor conditions. Terminal voltage, power per phase, and phase current values are measured. Power and certain parameters are calculated using an equivalent circuit model. Lastly, a comparison of the results is provided.
A TOOL FOR EMOTIONAL USER EXPERIENCE ASSESSMENT OF WEB-BASED MEDICAL SERVICES
Authors: Nikov Alexander , Gumaia Tramaine Alaina
Published: October 2016

Emotional User Experience Design (eUXD) has become increasingly important for web-based services. The primary objective of this study is to enable users to use websites that are easy to understand and operate and pleasing to use. A checklist tool for an emotional user experience (eUX) assessment that supports web-based medical services is proposed. This tool measures user moods while using medical services’ websites. The tool allocates emotive design-oriented problems and thus defines relevant website design recommendations. A case study was performed illustrating the proposed tool on a website offering medical services. Five variants of this website with different design element categories were created. These variants were assessed, analyzed, and proposed for further redesign in applying the tool. The results reveal the variant and website design elements that best influenced eUX. Significant improvement in eUX is expected with implementation of design recommendations of this study. The advantages of the tool are: (1) measuring emotional responses of medical website users, (2) allocating emotive problems, (3) defining of recommendations for eUX design of web-based medical services, and (4) creation of suitable practices for eUX design of web-based medical services.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF NON-CONTACT ULTRASONIC METHODS FOR DEFECT ESTIMATION OF COMPOSITES IN REMOTE AREAS
Authors: Tiwari Kumar Anubhav , Raisutis Renaldas
Published: October 2016

There are various ultrasonic systems, developed for the effective testing and estimation of defect parameters in composite materials. Non-contact ultrasonic testing has already achieved significance over traditional contact methods that require coupling of media and are not well suited for the transmission of surface acoustic waves (SAW), which can cover a large area of structure under investigation. This paper compares approaches of air-coupled transmission/reception, laser ultrasonic, and electromagnetic acoustic transducer (EMAT), for testing and verification of composites and defect estimation in remote areas. It reviews the various practical applications. The study found the hybrid solution, consisting of the laser system as a transmitter and the air-coupled method as a detector, is the best among all.
EMG ONSET DETECTION - A HIDDEN FACTOR
Authors: Magda Mateusz
Published: October 2016

Electromyographic (EMG) examination has gained popularity and was deployed in both practical and research fields. This technology enables one to observe the voltage generated by a neuromuscular system and to interpret body movements. Over time, it has been proved highly difficult to precisely determine the beginning of a muscle contraction. A relatively low signal to noise ratio, which is even smaller in case of a surface electromyography (sEMG), complicates this task, and more advanced onset detection algorithms were proposed. Despite the existence of statistically advanced algorithms, proposed in recent years, in many cases a manual onset detection performed by an EMG specialist remains in use, mainly due to lack of reliable solutions. This paper presents a hidden factor, not found in the literature until now, which directly relates subsequent voltage values with muscle activity. Observation of this parameter helps detect muscle onset precisely. Combined with other statistical factors, it can shed light on a totally new, enhanced branch of muscle onset estimators. This study conducts a numerical comparison to follow the hypothesis that the examined factor is correlated with a muscle contraction state.
Crude extracts of two different leaf plant species and their responses against subterranean termite Coptotermes formosanus
Authors: INDRAYANI YULIATI , MUIN MUSRIZAL , YOSHIMURA TSUYOSHI
Published: October 2016

Abstract. Indrayani Y, Muin M, Yoshimura T. 2016. Crude extracts of two different leaf plant species and their responses against subterranean termite Coptotermes formosanus. Nusantara Bioscience 8: 226-231. Crude extracts of plants consist of various chemical compounds useful for many purposes and their effects depend on the comprising active ingredients and applied concentrations. This study was conducted to determine the chemical compounds of plant leaf extracts and examine their responses against subterranean termite Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki. Two tropical plant species [clove (Syzygium aromaticum) and cajuput (Melaleuca leucadendra)] were extracted with 70% ethanol solvent. As the two different plant crude extracts contain eugenol, though to have termiticidal performance, various concentrations (0.1%, 0.05%, and 0.01%) based on their eugenol contents were prepared with filter paper samples for the test. The termite mortality and mass loss of extract-treated and untreated control filter paper samples were determined after four weeks of exposure. Results showed that crude extracts of different plant species showed different responses against the subterranean termites although they were applied at the same eugenol-based concentration. At the concentration of 0.1%, the crude extract of S. aromaticum caused termite mortality and consumption rates of 100% and 0.3%, respectively. Whilst, the crude extract of M. leucadendra caused significantly lower termite mortality (36.8%) and higher consumption (9.1%). Samples with lower eugenol-based concentration showed lower termite mortality and may have attractive effects on termites as indicated by higher consumption at the concentration of 0.01% compared to untreated controls. These results suggested that crude extracts of different two leaf species had different effects on subterranean termite C. formosanus even though they were applied at the same eugenol-based concentrations.
Arte da performance e a guerra colonial portuguesa: relações no tempo histórico
Authors: Madeira Cláudia
Published: October 2016

Este artigo propõe-se refletir sobre as relações entre a arte da performance portuguesa e a guerra colonial portuguesa. A simultaneidade no tempo histórico, entre os anos de 1960-1970, levaria a crer que, tal como aconteceu com as temáticas da Ditadura/Revolução, a guerra colonial pudesse ter sido abordada pela performance desenvolvida em Portugal. Contudo, paradoxalmente, se até recentemente não havia registos de nenhuma obra de arte da performance portuguesa desse período que tivesse tratado diretamente o tema, por outro lado, a rememoração inerente aos 40 anos da Revolução e a temas como o Retorno, a Guerra Colonial, etc., assim como o contexto de crise e a re-emergência de um “guião revolucionário” nos novos movimentos sociais em Portugal (que tem vindo a ser disseminado pelos diversos media) têm levado, quer à emergência de projetos artísticos onde a performance e a performatividade têm vindo a ganhar um papel importante, quer a novas re-significações de alguns projetos de performance acontecidos precisamente entre os anos de 1960-1970. Em 2015, por exemplo, Ernesto de Melo e Castro faz referência ao Funerão de Aragal desenvolvido por António Aragão no âmbito do Concerto e Audição Pictórica (1965) caracterizando-o com um “simbolismo evidente tendo em atenção os mortos das guerras nas colónias de África”. Neste contexto que papéis assume a performance arte na comunicação da “História” da guerra colonial portuguesa?
Quem existe e como existe no jornalismo: análise dos discursos sobre transexualidade e travestilidade em dois jornais de Recife/Brasil
Authors: Caeiro Rui , Rocha Heitor
Published: October 2016

Compreendendo o jornalismo (nas sociedades ocidentais) como uma instituição que, na sua forma atual, é resultado tanto dos progressos políticos que possibilitaram a afirmação das democracias como sistemas hegemônicos, quanto dos avanços do capitalismo e colonialismo, propomos algumas reflexões para pensar esse paradoxo fundamental, que condiciona as leituras e realizações do jornalismo contemporâneo. Para tal, tomamos como objeto de análise os discursos que Jornal do Commercio e Aqui PE – dois jornais pernambucanos – veiculam sobre transexualidade e travestilidade. Olhando esses fenômenos como legitimadores de violências e marginalização social (tal como são historicamente construídos no ocidente e hegemonicamente reproduzidos), e apontando o jornalismo como espaço privilegiado de lutas pela visibilização e significação da realidade social, questionamos: onde, e de acordo com que racionalidade, sujeitos de gênero não-conforme existem por/para essa instituição? O trabalho é fundamentado nas Teorias Construtivistas do Jornalismo, bem como nas Teorias Subalternas (principalmente Estudos Queer, mas também Estudos Pós-Coloniais).
Televisão e império: sobre a inexistência de emissões da RTP nas províncias ultramarinas portuguesas
Authors: Cádima Francisco Rui
Published: October 2016

Neste texto vamos procurar entender algumas das razões fundamentais que explicam o facto de a televisão nunca ter chegado às colónias portuguesas, quer durante a governação de Salazar, quer inclusivamente com Marcello Caetano, apesar de ter sido ele o impulsionador da televisão em Portugal. Da análise do contexto político nacional e internacional e do confronto com a própria experiência sul-africana, mais determinada na sua “iconoclastia” catódica, algumas das conclusões que retiramos conduzem-nos a uma pergunta para a qual a própria experiência política e mediática do apartheid parece sugerir uma resposta. E que tem a ver com os impactos possíveis de uma outra estratégia propagandística televisiva em contexto colonial. Que consequências diversas poderia ter tido? Deixemos que seja aqui o próprio leitor a retirar as suas conclusões.
Dilatando a fé e o império: a imprensa na Guiné no colonialismo (1880-1973)
Authors: Fonseca Isadora Ataíde
Published: October 2016

Analisar a trajectória do jornalismo e as relações entre a imprensa o império na Guiné ao longo do colonialismo são os objectivos do artigo. O estudo adopta uma perspectiva multidisciplinar de investigação e análise, na qual a imprensa é observada na sua interdependência às dimensões política, económica e social. Aplicam-se as teorias do jornalismo em regimes liberais e autoritários para se observar a imprensa. O tardio surgimento da imprensa oficial reflectiu a fragilidade da presença portuguesa durante a Monarquia Constitucional. Ao longo da República a imprensa independente não se afirmou como espaço de debate público. No Estado Novo a imprensa serviu à propaganda do regime autoritário. Ao longo do colonialismo a imprensa na Guiné desempenhou o papel de apoiar e defender o império.
O imaginário colonial português na revista antena (1965-1968) do rádio clube português
Authors: Henriques Cláudia
Published: October 2016

A Antena, revista do Rádio Clube Português (RCP), coincide no tempo com o desenrolar da guerra colonial. Entre 1965 e 1968, a revista Antena é, essencialmente, palco das histórias pessoais e profissionais das “estrelas” da música, teatro e cinema da época. Ainda assim, perpassam alguns ecos das situações de conflito em África. A partir da análise de todos os números da Antena, este artigo procura indagar que imaginário colonial é transmitido pela revista, sobretudo no que respeita aos conflitos nas três frentes africanas. Destacamos também as transformações vividas pelo RCP nesta década, tanto ao nível técnico como no campo da programação, e da emergência de um jornalismo radiofónico que tende para a afirmação de uma linguagem e identidade próprias.
Digital literacy knowledge and needs of pharmacy staff: A systematic review
Authors: MacLure Katie , Stewart Derek
Published: October 2016

Objective To explore the digital literacy knowledge and needs of pharmacy staff including pharmacists, graduate (pre-registration) pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, dispensing assistants and medicine counter assistants.Methods A systematic review was conducted following a pre-published protocol. Two reviewers systematically performed the reproducible search, followed by independent screening of titles/abstracts then full papers, before critical appraisal and data extraction. Full articles matching the search terms were eligible for inclusion. Exclusions were recorded with reasons. Kirkpatrick’s 4 level model of training evaluation (reaction, learning, behaviour and results) was applied as an analytical framework.Results Screening reduced the initial 86 papers to 5 for full review. Settings included hospital and community pharmacy plus education in Australia, Canada and the US. No studies of pharmacy staff other than pharmacists were identified. Main findings indicate that pharmacy staff lack digital literacy knowledge with minimal research evidenced at each level of Kirkpatrick’s model.Conclusions As a society, we acknowledge that technology is an important part of everyday life impacting on the efficiency and effectiveness of working practices but, in pharmacy, do we take cognisance, ‘that technology can change the nature of work faster than people can change their skills’? It seems that pharmacy has embraced technology without recognised occupational standards, definition of baseline skills or related personal development plans. There is little evidence that digital literacy has been integrated into pharmacy staff training, which remains an under-researched area.
Aplicação do modelo Hartt no estudo das oscilações dos níveis freáticos do Sistema Aquífero Bauru (SAB) sob vegetação de cerrado
Authors: Da Silva Rita de Cássia Ferreira , Manzione Rodrigo Lilla
Published: October 2016

O monitoramento da relação entre a oferta e demanda de água em regiões vulneráveis e de interesse estratégico, como o Sistema Aquífero Bauru (SAB), é necessário para que sejam equilibrados os interesses ecológicos e econômicos das atividades desenvolvidas nessas áreas. O objetivo desse trabalho é explicar a partir do modelo autorregressivo HARTT (Hydrograph Analysis: Rainfall and Time Trend) as oscilações dos níveis freáticos do Sistema Aquífero Bauru na Estação Ecológica de Santa Bárbara, onde há vegetação nativa (Cerrado) e eventualmente invasões de Pinus, a fim de entender como os níveis freáticos respondem aos diferentes estímulos dos eventos de precipitação e o manejo da vegetação. No modelo HARTT são utilizados como dados de entrada séries de precipitação e de níveis freáticos monitorados em cinco piezômetros. O modelo apresentou similaridades com os dados de entrada, com calibrações alcançando valores de R2 superiores a 80%. O tempo de resposta de todos os poços analisados em relação a precipitação foi de um mês, ou seja, houve um evento de precipitação, e os níveis dos poços aumentaram após essa defasagem temporal. Esses resultados são necessários para gerar o conhecimento técnico para a gestão desse recurso. O uso do modelo de séries temporais permitiu detectar alterações no ciclo hidrológico e qual foi o padrão dessas alterações, decorrentes principalmente da precipitação.
Identitätspolitik
Authors: Führ Eduard Heinrich
Published: October 2016

Der Architekt Cäsar Pinnau (1906-1988) ist bis heute heftig umstritten: War er ein wichtiger Vertreter nationalsozialistischer Architektur? Hat sich seine Haltung in sein Wirken nach 1945 übertragen? Oder fühlte er sich zeitlebens dem überhistorischen Klassizismus verpflichtet? Eduard Führ untersucht, wie die Identität eines Architekten entworfen wird - durch selektive Zusammenstellung seiner Werke und durch unscharfe Datierungen, durch Konstruktion einer Biografie und durch Publikationen. Die Studie zeigt, wie Pinnau selbst in seinen Werken für Staat, Unternehmen und Eliten Identitäten gestaltet, und diskutiert, wie die Ansätze einer Analyse Pinnaus zu kontroversen Identitätsbestimmungen der Disziplin Architektur genutzt werden.
EFECTOS SUBLETALES DE CUATRO FORMULACIONES DE GLIFOSATO SOBRE Daphnia magna Y Ceriodaphnia dubia (CRUSTÁCEA, CLADOCERA)
Authors: Reno Ulises , Regaldo Luciana , Gagneten Ana María
Published: October 2016

El objetivo del presente trabajo fue evaluar, a través de ensayos crónicos de 21 días, los efectos de cuatro formulaciones comerciales deglifosato (Eskoba® (Red Surcos), Panzer Gold® (Dow Agrosciences),Sulfosato Touchdown® (Syngenta Agro) y Roundup Ultramax® (Monsanto)) sobre atributos de historia de vida y el parámetro poblacionalR o de Daphnia magna y Ceriodaphnia dubia. La fecundidad fue el atri-buto más afectado en las dos especies. Se registraron alteracionesen el ciclo de vida por la producción de huevos abortados y efipiosen D. magna expuestos a 0,15 y 0,62 mg e.a L -1 de Panzer Gold®. Además, a 0,1 y 0,31 mg e.a L -1 de los dos formulados de mayor toxicidad(Sulfosato Touchdown® y Panzer Gold®), Ro para las dos especies decladóceros fue <1, condición que indicaría una disminución pobla-cional y posible extinción local en los ambientes perturbados por losherbicidas evaluados. Se destaca la importancia de profundizar elconocimiento de los efectos subletales de formulaciones que tienenal glifosato como principio activo, mediante el análisis de componen-tes clave del ciclo de vida de las especies acuáticas.
NOTAS CIENTÍFICAS: PREDACIÓN DEL MURCIÉLAGO MOLOSO COMÚN (Tadarida brasiliensis) POR EL TAGUATÓ COMÚN (Rupornis magnirostris) EN LA CIUDAD DE ROSARIO (SANTA FE, ARGENTINA)
Authors: Montani Maria Eugenia , Saigo German , Romano Marcelo
Published: October 2016

Se colectaron egagrópilas de Taguató común (R. magnirostris) en la terraza deledificio de la Facultad de Derecho de la ciudad de Rosario (Santa Fe, Argentina)entre los años 2013 y 2015. El edificio alberga anualmente, en primavera–verano,una importante colonia de Molosos comunes (T. brasiliensis). En 5 de las 9 ega-grópilas analizadas se recuperaron restos óseos pertenecientes a dicha especiede murciélago. El presente reporte constituye el primer registro documentadode consumo de quirópteros por parte de R. magnirostris para Argentina. Estehallazgo contribuye al conocimiento sobre la biología alimentaria de esta rapazconfirmando sus hábitos oportunistas.
Larvicidal Effect of Vinca Fruit Extract (Vinca rosea) Against Aedes aegypti Larvae and Secondary Metabolites Profile by Thin Layer Chromatography
Authors: Ekaputri Rahmawati , Sudarsono Sudarsono , Mulyaningsih Budi
Published: October 2016

Background: Vinca rosea is known contain alkaloids, it was usually used to treat various diseases. Alkaloids from Vinca leaves are also already known have larvicidal activity. Based on this toxicological activity, the fruit of Vinca rosea was selected to investigation its larvicidal activity against the 3rd instar larvae of the mosquito vector of dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF) Aedes aegypti.  Five concentrations of Vinca fruit extract were tested against the 3rd instar Aedes aegypti larvae. The different larval mortality percentages were recorded after 24 hours. Lethal concentration (LC50 anf LC90) of Vinca fruit extract were calculated using Probit analysis. Phytochemical compounds  of ethanolic extract also investigated using Thin layer Chromatography (TLC). LC50 and LC90 values of fruit extract were 2.987 mg/ml and 32.861 mg/ml. Alkaloids were detected in extract.
Detecting Acute Myocardial Infarction by Diffusion-Weighted versus T2-Weighted Imaging and Myocardial Necrosis Markers
Authors: Jin Jiyang , Chen Min , Li Yongjun , Wang YaLing , Zhang Shijun , Wang Zhen , Wang Lin , Ju Shenghong
Published: October 2016

We used a porcine model of acute myocardial infarction to study the signal evolution of ischemic myocardium on diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance images (DWI). Eight Chinese miniature pigs underwent percutaneous left anterior descending or left circumflex coronary artery occlusion for 90 minutes followed by reperfusion, which induced acute myocardial infarction. We used DWI preprocedurally and hourly for 4 hours postprocedurally. We acquired turbo inversion recovery magnitude T2-weighted images (TIRM T2WI) and late gadolinium enhancement images from the DWI slices. We measured the serum myocardial necrosis markers myoglobin, creatine kinase-MB isoenzyme, and cardiac troponin I at the same time points as the magnetic resonance scanning. We used histochemical staining to confirm injury. All images were analyzed qualitatively. Contrast-to-noise ratio (the contrast between infarcted and healthy myocardium) and relative signal index were used in quantitative image analysis.

We found that DWI identified myocardial signal abnormity early (<4 hr) after acute myocardial infarction and identified the infarct-related high signal more often than did TIRM T2WI: 7 of 8 pigs (87.5%) versus 3 of 8 (37.5%) (P=0.046). Quantitative image analysis yielded a significant difference in contrast-to-noise ratio and relative signal index between infarcted and normal myocardium on DWI. However, within 4 hours after infarction, the serologic myocardial injury markers were not significantly positive. We conclude that DWI can be used to detect myocardial signal abnormalities early after acute myocardial infarction—identifying the infarction earlier than TIRM T2WI and widely used clinical serologic biomarkers.
Repair of Multiple Subclavian and Axillary Artery Aneurysms in a 58-Year-Old Man with Marfan Syndrome
Authors: Dolapoglu Ahmet , de la Cruz Kim I. , Preventza Ourania , Coselli Joseph S.
Published: October 2016

Dilation of the ascending aorta and aortic dissections are often seen in Marfan syndrome; however, true aneurysms of the subclavian and axillary arteries rarely seem to develop in patients who have this disease. We present the case of a 58-year-old man with Marfan syndrome who had undergone a Bentall procedure and thoracoabdominal aortic repair for an aortic dissection and who later developed multiple aneurysmal dilations of his right subclavian and axillary arteries. The aneurysms were successfully repaired by means of a surgical bypass technique in which a Dacron graft was placed between the carotid and brachial arteries. We also discuss our strategy for determining the optimal surgical approach in these patients.
Staged High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention with Impella Support after On-Pump Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
Authors: Arora Sameer , Bahekar Amol A.
Published: October 2016

The management of concomitant obstructive coronary artery disease and severe aortic stenosis in poor surgical candidates is an evolving topic. Although the typical current practice is to perform percutaneous revascularization before transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), some data have emerged regarding revascularization after performing TAVR. We present the case of a 90-year-old man with multivessel coronary artery disease who was at prohibitive risk for surgical aortic valve replacement. We first performed TAVR with use of hemodynamic support, then Impella-assisted multivessel percutaneous coronary intervention on the patient's unprotected left main coronary artery. We describe this complex case and review the medical literature on percutaneous coronary intervention after TAVR
Fatal Methanol Ingestion in a Child: Case Report
Authors: Türkmen Nursel , Eren Bülent , Cetin Gürsel
Published: October 2016

The records of Forensic Medicine Council of Turkey Bursa Morgue Department reveal the first case of fatal methanol ingestion in a child. Household methanol exposures are mostly due to accidental ingestion of washing fluids. A 4 year-old girl was admitted to the emergency department with her parents with gastrointestinal symptoms; nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Toxicological studies revealed 79 mg/dl blood level of methanol. We presented infant autopsy case of methanol toxicity and discussed the case from medicolegal aspect.
Large Doubly Septated Concha Bullosa: An Unusual Anatomic Variation
Authors: Perić Aleksandar , Matković-Jožin Svjetlana , Baletić Nenad
Published: October 2016

Partial or total pneumatization of the middle turbinate is called concha bullosa. It’s one of the most common anatomic variations of the lateral nasal wall. The exact reason of such pneumatization is not known. It can originate from the frontal recess, middle meatus, sinus lateralis or, less frequently, from the posterior ethmoid cells. Concha bullosa remains usually asymptomatic. However, an extensively pneumatized middle turbinate may constitute space-occupying mass, and thus, it may cause nasal obstruction. We report an extremely rare case of a patient with a large, doubly septated concha bullosa with four different sources of aeration.
Ein Rückblick auf 13 Jahre Digitalisierung an der Universitäts- und Landesbibliothek Düsseldorf
Authors: Lemanski Thorsten , Ullmann Nadine
Published: October 2016

Nadine Ullmann und Thorsten Lemanski ziehen Bilanz über mehr als ein Jahrzehnt Digitalisierung an der Universitäts- und Landesbibliothek (ULB) Düsseldorf. Sie schildern den Aufbau des Digitalisierungszentrums und der Digitalen Sammlungen der ULB von den Anfängen mit einem Aufsichtscanner hin zu einem sehr gut ausgestatteten professionellen Digitalisierungszentrum mit mittlerweile sieben Spezialscannern für die unterschiedlichsten Materialien und insgesamt über 6,1 Millionen online gestellten Images. Neben vielen Inhouse-Projekten wurden auch fünf von der Deutschen Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) geförderte Projekte erfolgreich abgeschlossen. Unter den Projekten ragen die Inhouse-Digitalisierung der mittelalterlichen Handschriften sowie der Schulprogramm-Sammlung der ULB heraus wie auch die mit Förderung der DFG erfolgte Digitalisierung und Erschließung der Pharmaziehistorischen Sammlung Dr. Helmut Vester sowie die gerade begonnene Teilnahme am nationalen kooperativen Erschließungs- und Digitalisierungsprojekt Verzeichnis der im deutschen Sprachraum erschienenen Drucke des 18. Jahrhunderts (VD 18).
Human-capital spillover, population and R&D-based growth
Authors: Diwakar Bharat , Sorek Gilad
Published: October 2016

We study two-sector R&D model with endogenous human capital accumulation. Allowing for fractional human capital spillover from parents to their offspring, which are subject to congestion in fertility rate, we establish non-monotonic relations between population growth and economic growth. These non-monotonic relations, which are polynomial in general, are determined by the base level of human capital spillover and the magnitude of the congestion effect: a U shape relation can arise under low congestion factor, whereas a hump shape may present for high congestion factor. Hence this work contributes to the recent line of modified R&D-based growth models, aimed to align theory with the mixed empirical data on the relation between population growth and economic prosperity.
Kinetics of troponin I in patients with myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery
Authors: van Waes Judith A.R. , Peelen Linda M. , Kemperman Hans , Grobben Remco B. , Nathoe Hendrik M. , van Klei Wilton A.
Published: October 2016

Background:

Myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery, as measured by troponin elevation, is strongly associated with mortality. However, it is unknown in which patients prognosis can be improved. The presence of kinetic changes of troponin may be associated with a worse prognosis and warrant more aggressive management. Therefore, we aimed to study the kinetics of troponin in patients with postoperative myocardial injury, and to determine the added predictive value of kinetic changes of troponin on mortality.

Methods:

This cohort study included patients with myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery. Troponin I (TnI) was measured on the first three postoperative days. The primary outcome was all-cause 1-year mortality. We studied both absolute and relative TnI changes, and determined the delta TnI that was associated with mortality to distinguish a rise-and-fall TnI pattern from a stable TnI pattern. Next, we determined the added predictive value of a rise-and-fall TnI pattern for mortality.

Results:

In total, 634 patients were included. The risk ratio (RR) for mortality increased significantly with an absolute delta TnI of ≥200 ng/L (RR 1.5, 99.4% CI 1.0–2.2, p=0.003). Using this delta TnI to define a rise-and-fall pattern, 459 patients (72%) had a stable TnI pattern and 175 patients (28%) had a rise-and-fall pattern. When added to a model including the highest TnI value and variables from the revised cardiac risk index (RCRI), the TnI pattern did not increase the predictive value for mortality.

Conclusions:

A postoperative TnI rise-and-fall pattern was associated with 1-year mortality, but had no added value in addition to the highest TnI level to predict 1-year mortality. Therefore, postoperative TnI kinetics are not useful for further mortality risk stratification in patients with myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery.
Volumetric absorptive microsampling at home as an alternative tool for the monitoring of HbA1c in diabetes patients
Authors: Verougstraete Nick , Lapauw Bruno , Van Aken Sara , Delanghe Joris , Stove Christophe , Stove Veronique
Published: October 2016

Background:

Microsampling techniques have several advantages over traditional blood collection. Dried blood spot (DBS) sampling and blood collection with heparinized capillaries are the standard techniques. Volumetric absorptive microsampling (VAMS) is a novel technique that collects a fixed volume of blood by applying an absorbent tip to a blood drop. In the present study we explored the feasibility of HbA

Methods:

Diabetic patients were enrolled in this study during consultation with the endocrinologist. A venous (adults) or capillary (children) sample was taken for immediate HbA

Results:

The median time between sampling at home and analysis was 3 days. Results of HbA

Conclusions:

Utilizing equipment standard available in the clinical laboratory, the use of home-sampled dried VAMS and DBS is not a reliable tool for the monitoring of HbA
False biochemical diagnosis of hyperthyroidism in streptavidin-biotin-based immunoassays: the problem of biotin intake and related interferences
Authors: Piketty Marie-Liesse , Polak Michel , Flechtner Isabelle , Gonzales-Briceño Laura , Souberbielle Jean-Claude
Published: October 2016

Immunoassays are now commonly used for hormone measurement, in high throughput analytical platforms. Immunoassays are generally robust to interference. However, endogenous analytical error may occur in some patients; this may be encountered in biotin supplementation or in the presence of anti-streptavidin antibody, in immunoassays involving streptavidin-biotin interaction. In these cases, the interference may induce both false positive and false negative results, and simulate a seemingly coherent hormonal profile. It is to be feared that this type of errors will be more frequently observed. This review underlines the importance of keeping close interactions between biologists and clinicians to be able to correlate the hormonal assay results with the clinical picture.
Environmental Policies, Innovation and Productivity in the EU
Authors: De Santis R. , Jona Lasinio C.
Published: October 2016

In this paper we test the narrow Porter hypothesis on a sample of European economies in the period 1995–2008. We focus on the channels through which tighter environmental regulation affect productivity and innovation. Our findings suggest that the “narrow” Porter Hypothesis cannot be rejected and that the choice of policy instruments is not neutral. In particular, market based environmental stringency measures seem to be the most suitable to stimulate innovations and productivity growth. Consistently with the strategic reorientation of environmental policies in the European Union since the end of the eighties, our results indicate that the EU might privilege the market based instruments in order to meet more effectively the 2030 targets, especially through the channels of innovation and productivity enhancement.
Lexical flexibility in Oceanic languages
Authors: van Lier Eva
Published: October 2016

While word classes are language-specific categories, lexical flexibility remains under discussion. This article investigates this phenomenon in a balanced sample of 36 Oceanic languages, a genetic group that has figured prominently in this debate. Based on a systematic survey of the morphosyntactic behavior of a range of semantic word types in three propositional functions, it is shown how lexical flexibility can be measured and compared across languages and constructions. While Oceanic flexibility is pervasive in some respects, lexical categorization in these languages does not qualitatively deviate from relevant typological tendencies.
The challenge of making language description and comparison mutually beneficial
Authors: Haspelmath Martin
Published: October 2016

I argue that the distinction between comparative concepts and descriptive categories helps language describers and typologists to benefit from each other because describers are free to set up their own categories, typologists are free to define their own concepts, comparison need not involve complete systems, and interlinear translation can be either based on comparative concepts or descriptive categories. A similar distinction also exists in other disciplines that deal with cultural concepts.
On linguistic categories
Authors: Moravcsik Edith A.
Published: October 2016

Brief comments are offered on crosslinguistic and single-language categories, the logical relationship between the two, and ways of testing the applicability of these notions in and across languages.
Describing languoids: When incommensurability meets the language-dialect continuum
Authors: Gil David
Published: October 2016

Many linguists maintain that the grammars of different languages are incommensurable. This poses the problem of how to compare them. One proposed solution is to distinguish between descriptive categories for individual languages and comparative categories for crosslinguistic comparisons. At the same time, it is also commonly assumed that language-internal variation can be described in a unitary manner, thereby presupposing that different dialects of the same language are commensurable. However, it is well known that the language-dialect distinction is not categorical but rather forms a continuum. This raises the question: Where lies the boundary between commensurability and incommensurability? This question is best addressed in terms of the notion of languoid, a cover term that includes languages, smaller entities such as dialects and registers, but also larger assemblages such as genealogical and areal groupings. This article proposes replacing the notion of language-specific descriptive category with that of languoid-associated descriptive category. Since languoids can be of arbitrary size, such categories may form the basis for crosslinguistic comparisons, alongside comparative categories. What this means is that different languoids, regardless of how close or distant they are to each other, may be commensurable with respect to some linguistic features but incommensurable with regard to others.
Synthesis and characterization of asymmetric dinuclear aluminum compounds containing sterically hindered heterocyclic β-diketones
Authors: Bhomia Jyoti , Sharma Jyoti , Singh Yashpal
Published: October 2016

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The Multi-Functionality of Professional and Business Associations in a Transitional Context: Empirical Evidence from Russia
Authors: Ivanova Ekaterina , Neumayr Michaela
Published: October 2016

In the literature it is generally assumed that activities of voluntary membership based associations operating in stable institutional environments are multi-faceted, contributing simultaneously to societal, economic and political spheres. This article, drawing on the concept of functions of non-profit organizations investigates, whether the multi-functional character of associations holds true in the context of transitional Russia. The paper examines the relative importance of the advocacy, community building and service delivery functions, fulfilled by different types of associations. The original empirical data from exploratory interviews with 15 leading experts on associational activities was triangulated by a confirmatory survey of 215 associations across Russia. The results confirm that the absolute majority of the examined associations are multifunctional. Advocacy is considered to be the most important function for all types of associations. The findings suggest that business associations and intermediary unions are more active in policy advocacy directed toward the government, while liberal professional societies are more engaged in public advocacy addressing society at large. This study highlights importance of domestic associations for countries in transition as an institutional infrastructure of organized civil society, democratic development and market economy.
New records of crustose Teloschistaceae (lichens, Ascomycota) from the Murmansk region of Russia
Authors: Frolov Ivan , Konoreva Liudmila
Published: October 2016

Twenty-three species of crustose Teloschistaceae were collected from the northwest of the Murmansk region of Russia during field trips in 2013 and 2015. Blastenia scabrosa is a new combination supported by molecular data. Blastenia scabrosa, Caloplaca fuscorufa and Flavoplaca havaasii are new to Russia. Blastenia scabrosa is also new to the Caucasus Mts and Sweden. Detailed morphological measurements of the Russian specimens of these species are provided. Caloplaca exsecuta, C. grimmiae and C. sorocarpa are new to the Murmansk region. The taxonomic position of C. alcarum is briefly discussed.
Investigations on the growth of bismuth oxido clusters and the nucleation to give metastable bismuth oxide modifications
Authors: Weber Marcus , Schlesinger Maik , Walther Markus , Zahn Dirk , Schalley Christoph A. , Mehring Michael
Published: October 2016

Investigations on bismuth oxido clusters are focused on the nucleation and growth processes towards large cluster motifs and their stability in the gas phase, which has been studied by electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS), molecular dynamics (MD) simulations and X-ray scattering experiments evaluated by pair distribution function (PDF) analysis. The formation of metastable bismuth(III) oxides was obtained by hydrolysis of polynuclear bismuth oxido clusters and subsequent thermal treatment under non-equilibrium conditions. Temperature dependent PXRD and Raman spectroscopic experiments gave insight into the formation process of metastable β-Bi2O3 starting from the amorphous hydrolysis products as-obtained from polynuclear bismuth oxido clusters. Furthermore, PXRD as well as energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy confirmed the formation of several new ternary bismuth(III) rich oxides such as Bi14O20(MO4) (M=S, Se) as-obtained by hydrolysis of bismuth oxido clusters in the presence of diverse additives.
Physiological Responses and Time-Motion Analysis of Small Combat Games in Kickboxing: Impact of Ring Size and Number of Within-Round Sparring Partners
Authors: Ouergui Ibrahim , Houcine Nizar , Marzouki Hamza , Davis Philip , Franchini Emerson , Gmada Nabil , Bouhlel Ezzedine
Published: October 2016

Ouergui, I, Houcine, N, Marzouki, H, Davis, P, Franchini, E, Gmada, N, and Bouhlel, E. Physiological responses and time-motion analysis of small combat games in kickboxing: impact of ring size and number of within-round sparring partners. J Strength Cond Res 31(7): 1840–1846, 2017—The study aimed to investigate the physiological responses and time-structure of small combat games (SCGs) in kickboxing according to ring sizes and number of sparring partners. Twenty athletes from regional (n = 13) and national levels (n = 7) participated in the study (mean ± SD, age: 20.3 ± 0.9 years; height: 177 ± 4.8 cm; body mass: 71.8 ± 10.5 kg). Blood lactate concentration [La] was measured before and after bouts, and the delta (Δ) was determined. Heart rate (HR) was measured throughout and HR and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) were also measured postbout. The HRpre, HRmean, and percentage of peak HR (%HRpeak) were used for analysis. The HRpeak was determined during a cycle ergometer graded exercise test. Each athlete was confronted by 1 (1 vs. 1; no sparring partner change), 2 (1 vs. 2) and 4 opponents (1 vs. 4) within-round (sparring partner change every 1 minute or 30 seconds, respectively) in different ring sizes (i.e., 2×2 m, 4×4 m, and 6×6 m). All combats were recorded and analyzed to determine the duration of different activity phases (high-intensity activities [HIA], low-intensity actions [LIA], and referee pause [P]). Results showed that values for HRpre and HRmean when opposed by a single individual (1 vs. 1) were lower than other conditions (all p < 0.001). Moreover, %HRpeak values in 1 vs. 1 were lower than in other conditions and higher in 4 × 4 m compared with other sizes. [La]pre, post, and the Δ did not differ among all conditions (p > 0.05). The RPE scores were lower in 1 vs. 1 compared with other conditions (p < 0.001), with no ring sizes effect (p > 0.05). For time-motion variables, HIA values were lower in 1 vs. 1 than in the 2 other conditions and was longer in 2 × 2 m compared with 4 × 4 m and 6 × 6 m, whereas LIA values were higher in 1 vs. 1 and lower in the 2 × 2 m. In conclusion, SCGs seem to be a good form of exercise for sufficient cardiovascular conditioning specific to kickboxing activity in comparison with data from previous studies.
Preseason Workload Volume and High-Risk Periods for Noncontact Injury Across Multiple Australian Football League Seasons
Authors: Colby Marcus J. , Dawson Brian , Heasman Jarryd , Rogalski Brent , Rosenberg Michael , Lester Leanne , Peeling Peter
Published: October 2016

Colby, MJ, Dawson, B, Heasman, J, Rogalski, B, Rosenberg, M, Lester, L, and Peeling, P. Preseason workload volume and high-risk periods for noncontact injury across multiple Australian Football League seasons. J Strength Cond Res 31(7): 1821–1829, 2017—The purpose of this study was to assess the association between preseason workloads and noncontact injury risk in Australian football players. Individual player injury data were recorded over 4 full seasons (2012–15) from one professional club. Noncontact injury incidence (per 1,000 “on legs” field training and game hours) was compared across the preseason, precompetition, and in-season phases to determine relative noncontact injury risk. Preseason workloads (global positioning system–derived total distance run and sprint distance) and individual (fixed) injury risk factors (age, previous injury history) were incorporated into the analysis. A generalized estimating equation with a binary logistic function modeled potential risk factors with noncontact injury for selected periods across the annual cycle. Odds ratios were calculated to determine the relative injury risk. The (preseason) precompetition phase (19.1 injuries per 1,000 hours) and (in-season) rounds 12–17 (16.0 injuries per 1,000 hours) resulted in the highest injury incidence. Low cumulative total distances in late preseason (<108 km) and precompetition (76–88 km) periods were associated with significantly (p ≤ 0.05) greater injury risk during the in-season phase. In conclusion, these results suggest players are at the greatest injury risk during the precompetition period, with low preseason cumulative workloads associated with increased in-season injury risk. Therefore, strength and conditioning staff should place particular emphasis on achieving at least moderate training loads during and leading into this phase, where competitive game play is first introduced.