bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Rediscovery and range extension of the black-shouldered opossum Caluromysiops irrupta Sanborn, 1951 (Didelphimorphia, Didelphidae) in Brazil
Authors: Barbosa Júlia Laterza , Custódio Rogério José , Brandão Marcus Vinicius
Published: April 2015

is a rare marsupial that inhabits the western part of the Amazon forest. It is an arboreal and nocturnal species, and its real distribution is yet to be investigated. Since its description by Sanborn in 1951, only eight records were reported from Peru, Colombia, and northwestern Brazil. In this work, we provide a new record for Mato Grosso state, Brazil, based on a specimen captured during a faunal rescue of vegetation suppression. This record represents the easternmost limit of the distribution of the black-shouldered opossum and the second known specimen from Brazil, extending its range about 718 km toward an area close to lands under intensive use and high rate of deforestation. The present record is an evidence of the potential of faunal rescues for generating data, which are useful for conservation and management purposes in the Neotropics.
Optimal switching problems under partial information
Authors: Li Kai , Nyström Kaj , Olofsson Marcus
Published: April 2015

In this paper, we formulate and study an optimal switching problem under partial information. In our model, the agent/manager/investor attempts to maximize the expected reward by switching between different states/investments. However, he is not fully aware of his environment and only an observation process, which contains partial information about the environment/underlying, is accessible. It is based on the partial information carried by this observation process that all decisions must be made. We propose a probabilistic numerical algorithm, based on dynamic programming, regression Monte Carlo methods, and stochastic filtering theory, to compute the value function. In this paper, the approximation of the value function and the corresponding convergence result are obtained when the underlying and observation processes satisfy the linear Kalman–Bucy setting. A numerical example is included to show some specific features of partial information.
Der Gott der Philosophen Überlegungen zur Natürlichen Theologie
Authors: Tetens Holm
Published: April 2015

Schon länger ist in der Philosophie die Frage nach Gott völlig an den Rand gedrückt. Für die überwältigende Mehrheit der Philosophen hat sich das Thema Gott vollständig erledigt. Der Aufsatz fragt, wie sich das Projekt einer Philosophischen Theologie wiederbeleben lässt. Im Mittelpunkt steht die These: Philosophische Theologie hat nur als Metakritik an der auch in weiten Teilen der christlichen Theologie beliebten generellen Metaphysikkritik und zugleich und vor allem inhaltlich als Kritik an der gegenwärtig vorherrschenden Metaphysik des Naturalismus eine Chance zur Erneuerung.
Reading Wittgenstein (on Belief) with Tillich (on Doubt)
Authors: Andrejč Gorazd
Published: April 2015

In this paper, I explore the possibility of reading Wittgenstein’s understanding of religious belief with Tillich’s concept of existential/religious doubt, especially as developed in his
Martin Luther on Perception and Theological Knowledge
Authors: Vainio Olli-Pekka
Published: April 2015

In his writings, Luther does not offer a full-blown epistemological theory or model of cognitive psychology. Nevertheless, he occasionally makes use of some already available theories, but seems to do this in a very eclectic manner. Many of his treatments of epistemology and psychology are aimed at specifically religious use, and he seems to draw from ancient and contemporary theories only to the extent that they suit his religious aims. It is not possible to argue that Luther adopts any clear-cut philosophical theory, which he then employs coherently across the fields of philosophy and theology. However, it is possible to analyze how Luther uses different philosophical theories. At best, this demonstrates Luther’s dependence on late medieval and earlier philosophy and may help to find commonalities between Luther and precedent traditions.
Die Kategorie des Heiligen in der Religionsphänomenologie, Theologie und Philosophie des 20. Jahrhunderts
Authors: Pylajew Maxim , Antonow Konstantin
Published: April 2015

Im 20. Jahrhundert wurden mindestens vier distinkte Modi der Diskussion über die Kategorie »das Heilige« entwickelt. Der erste Modus der Kategorie des Heiligen findet sich in der klassischen und modernen Religionsphänomenologie. Bei seinem Besuch der Synagoge in Marokko 1911 entdeckt Rudolf Otto das Heilige als ein Noema der religiösen Intentionalität des Bewusstseins. Der zweite Modus der Diskussion um die Kategorie »das Heilige« (wir können ihn den philosophischen nennen) ist neben der Religionsphänomenologie eine eigenständige Richtung in der phänomenologischen Philosophie: die philosophische Phänomenologie des Heiligen. Dazu gehören B. Welte und die Philosophen seiner Schule (K. Hemmerle, B. Casper, P. Hünermann und andere). Die philosophische Phänomenologie des Heiligen kümmert sich um die Klärung des ontologischen Status und der epistemologischen Möglichkeiten der Hierophanie. Der dritte Modus der Diskussion über die Kategorie »das Heilige« kann als theologisch oder philosophisch-theologisch bezeichnet werden. Außer M. Scheler könnten wir zu den Vertretern der theologischen Religionsphänomenologie P. Tillich und P. Florenskij hinzuzählen. Ein eigener Modus der Behandlung der Kategorie »das Heilige« findet sich in der russischen Philosophie Ende des 19. und Anfang des 20. Jhs. Dem Anschein nach ist die Hinwendung zu diesen Begriff, die sich in den Werken von W. Rosanow, A. Lossew, P. Florenskij und anderen Denkern zeigt, der phänomenologischen Philosophie und philosophischen Hermeneutik sehr nah.
Human breast milk concentration of neopterin at various stages of lactation and during a single feeding
Authors: Plata-Nazar Katarzyna , Woś-Wasilewska Ewa , Szlagatys-Sidorkiewcz Agnieszka , Łuczak Grażyna , Zagierski Maciej , Martysiak-Żurowska Dorota , Kamińska Barbara
Published: April 2015

The aim of this work was to determine the physiological level of neopterin in human breast milk, and to study its variability depending on the duration of a single feeding and the lactation stage. Breast milk samples from 74 women were collected between 2 and 4 days after delivery, and at 15, 30, and 90 days after delivery. Additionally, breast milk samples from eight women were collected before and after 7 and 15 min of breastfeeding. The concentration of neopterin in breast milk was determined by an immunoenzymatic assay. The range of breast milk neopterin concentration at various stages of lactation amounted to 15.4–19.2 nmol/L at 2–4 days after delivery, 20.2–23.0 nmol/L at day 15, 20.8–24.5 nmol/L at day 30, and 16.9–20.4 nmol/L at day 90. The level of neopterin 2–4 days after delivery was significantly lower than that at days 15 and 30; moreover, the concentration of neopterin at day 30 was significantly higher than that at day 90. No significant differences were documented between neopterin concentrations at various phases of a single feeding. While the breast milk concentration of neopterin changes depending on the stage of lactation, it remains stable throughout a single feeding.
Development of an automated batch-type solid-liquid extraction apparatus and extraction of Zr, Hf, and Th by triisooctylamine from HCl solutions for chemistry of element 104, Rf
Authors: Kasamatsu Yoshitaka , Kino Aiko , Yokokita Takuya , Nakamura Kouhei , Komori Yukiko , Toyomura Keigo , Yoshimura Takashi , Haba Hiromitsu , Kanaya Jumpei , Huang Minghui , Kudou Yuki , Takahashi Naruto , Shinohara Atsushi
Published: April 2015

Solid-liquid extraction of the group 4 elements Zr and
Hf, which are homologues of Rf (Z = 104), and Th,
a pseudo homologue, by triisooctylamine (TIOA) from HCl
solutions was performed by batch method. After examining the time
required to reach extraction equilibrium for these elements in various
concentrations of TIOA and HCl, we investigated in
detail variations in the distribution coefficients (K
d)
with TIOA and HCl concentrations. The K
d
values of Zr and Hf increased with increasing the HCl
and TIOA concentrations, suggesting an increase in the
abundance of the anionic chloride complexes of Zr and
Hf. On the other hand, the K
d values of Th
were low in all the HCl concentrations studied, implying that
Th does not form anionic species dominantly. We developed a new
automated batch-type solid-liquid extraction apparatus for repetitive
experiments on transactinide elements. Using this apparatus, we
performed solid-liquid extraction employing the radioactive nuclides
89mZr and 175Hf produced by nuclear reactions and
transported continuously from the nuclear reaction chamber by the
He/KCl gas-jet system. It was found that the
distribution behaviors in 7–11 M HCl are almost
constant in the time range 10–120 s, and the
K
d values are consistent with those obtained in the above
manual experiment. This result suggests that the chemical reactions in
the extraction process reach equilibrium within 10 s for
Zr and Hf under the present experimental conditions. It
took about 35 s for the extraction using the
apparatus. These results indicate the applicability of the present
extraction using the developed apparatus to 261Rf
(T
1/2 = 68 s) experiments.
Comparison of two semi-absolute methods: k0
-instrumental neutron activation analysis and fundamental parameter method X-ray
fluorescence spectrometry for Ni-based alloys
Authors: Wasim Mohammad , Ahmad Sajjad
Published: April 2015

Nickel based alloys play important role in nuclear, mechanical and chemical industry. Two semi-absolute standardless methods,
k
0-instrumental neutron activation analysis (k
0-INAA) and fundamental parameter X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (FP-XRF) were
used for the characterization of certified nickel based alloys. The optimized experimental conditions for NAA provided results for 18
and XRF for 15 elements. Both techniques were unable to quantify some important alloy making elements. However, both reported results
of other elements as information values. The techniques were analyzed for their sensitivity and accuracy. Sensitivity was evaluated by
the number of elements determined by each technique. Accuracy was ascertained by using the linear regression analysis and the average
root mean squared error.
Porous silicon for cancer therapy: from fundamental research to the clinic
Authors: Tzur-Balter Adi , Shtenberg Giorgi , Segal Ester
Published: April 2015

Porous silicon (PSi) has emerged over the past decade as a promising biomaterial for nanomedicine in general and cancer nanomedicine in particular. PSi offers a unique combination of properties, including large surface area and porous volume, biocompatibility, degradability
Modeling cement hydration by connecting a nucleation and growth mechanism with a diffusion mechanism. Part II: Portland cement paste hydration
Authors: Pang Xueyu , Meyer Christian
Published: April 2015

A particle-based C3S hydration model with only three rate constants developed in Part I of this study is further developed and applied to Portland cement paste hydration. Experimental data are obtained with chemical shrinkage tests of cement pastes prepared with different water to cement (w/c) ratios (0.3–0.5), and cured at different temperatures (24°C–63°C) and pressures (0.69–51.7 MPa). The proposed model produces exceptionally good fits to test data. The fitted results indicate that the entire process of cement hydration can be modeled by connecting a nucleation and growth mechanism with a diffusion mechanism. Furthermore, the results reveal that the deceleration period of cement hydration may be due to the gradual transition of the rate-controlling mechanisms of different particles. The fitted rate constants generally follow basic chemical kinetics laws in terms of their dependencies on curing temperature and pressure, and appear to be largely independent of w/c ratio.
Effects on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Sn-0.7Cu lead-free solder with the addition of a small amount of magnesium
Authors: Huang Her-Yueh , Yang Chung-Wei , Peng Yu-Chang
Published: April 2015

The influence of a small amount of magnesium (only 0.01 wt.%) added to the Sn-0.7Cu solder alloy during the aging process of microstructural evolution is studied along with the mechanical properties of the alloy. The experimental results indicate that the addition of magnesium decreases the tensile strength of the solders but improves their elongation. The solidification structure of eutectic Sn-0.7Cu consists of β-Sn, and the eutectic structure, which has extremely fine intermetallic nodules, Cu6Sn5, is located in the interdendritic region. When the magnesium is added to the Sn-0.7Cu alloy, the Sn dendrites become slightly coarser; in comparison, the melting point of the Sn-0.7Cu-0.01Mg alloy decreased by 2°C for the differential scanning calorimetry results of bulk alloy samples. Sn-0.7Cu-0.01Mg exhibits the lowest contact angles and the widest spreading areas. After aging, the Sn-0.7Cu and Sn-0.7Cu-0.01Mg solders show significant changes in strength, mainly because of the obvious increase in the thickness of the Cu6Sn5 intermetallic layer.
Inclined Magnetic Field Effect in Stratified Stagnation Point Flow Over an Inclined Cylinder
Authors: Hayat Tasawar , Farooq Muhammad , Alsaedi Ahmad
Published: April 2015

The present work addresses the double stratified mixed convection stagnation point flow induced by an impermeable inclined stretching cylinder. The fluid is electrically conducting in the presence of an inclined magnetic field. Viscous dissipation is considered. Temperature and concentration at and away from the boundary are assumed variable. Series solutions of momentum, energy, and concentration equations are computed. The characteristics of various physical parameters on the distributions of velocity, temperature, and concentration are analyzed graphically. Behaviours of skin friction coefficient, Nusselt, and Sherwood numbers are discussed numerically. Comparison of the skin friciton coefficient is also examined in the limiting case.
Synthesis, biological activity and modeling study of some thiopyrimidine derivatives and their platinum(II) and ruthenium(III) metal complexes
Authors: Al-Masoudi Najim A. , Abbas Azhar , Al-Asadi Mohammed J.B.
Published: April 2015

A new series of 6-amino-5-(aryldiazenyl)-N
1,N
3-dimethyl-2-thioxo-pyrimidin-4-one derivatives 17–27 and the N
1-methyl-azothiopyrimidine analog 28 were synthesized from the pyrimidine derivatives 4 and 5, respectively, via diazotization reaction, with various amines. The platinum(II) metal complexes [bis(4-amino-N
3-methyl-6-oxo-2-thioxo-pyrimidin-1-yl)]Pt(II) (29) and [(6-amino-5-(4-R-phenyl)diazenyl)-N
1
,N
3-dimethyl-2-thioxo-pyrimidin-4-one)]Pt(II)Cl2 derivatives 30–33 were prepared from the treatment of 5 and the azo analogs 17 and 21–23 with PtCl2, respectively. Analogously, 5 and 17 were treated with RuCl3·3H2O to give the Ru(III) complexes 34 and 35, respectively. The newly synthesized compounds were assayed against HIV-1 and HIV-2 in MT-4 cells. The results revealed that 26 and 30 were the only compounds in the series inhibiting HIV replication in cell cultures with an IC50 value of >2.07 and >3.02 μg mL–1, respectively. The molecular modeling interactions of 26 with some amino acids of HIV reverse transcriptase were studied. In addition, the antibacterial activity of 17–35 and 31–33 against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli was evaluated.
Nuclear TAZ expression associates with the triple-negative phenotype in breast cancer
Authors: Díaz-Martín Juan , López-García María Ángeles , Romero-Pérez Laura , Atienza-Amores María Reina , Pecero María Luisa , Castilla María Ángeles , Biscuola Michele , Santón Almudena , Palacios José
Published: April 2015

The Hippo signaling pathway, a conserved regulator of organ size, has emerged as an important regulatory pathway in cancer. The final transducer effectors of this pathway in mammals are the oncoproteins TAZ and YAP1, which are transcriptional coactivators of target genes involved in cell proliferation and survival. TAZ has been previously reported to play a role in tumorigenesis in breast cancer, but detailed analyses of the different breast cancer phenotypes have not been conducted thus far. We analyzed TAZ expression by immunohistochemistry in a retrospective series of 640 invasive breast carcinomas, comprising estrogen/progesterone receptor-positive (ER+/PR+), HER2-positive, and triple-negative (TN) tumors. We found a strong association of TAZ nuclear expression with the TN phenotype (60.5% TAZ-positive,P<0.001), which was strengthened when stratified into the basal-like subtype (70.8% TAZ-positive,P<0.001). Moreover, 90% of metaplastic breast carcinomas with morphological epithelial–mesenchymal transition features were TAZ-positive. We also investigated whether amplification or differential DNA methylation of theTAZ-encoding locus could account for the observed enhanced TAZ protein expression in the TN/basal phenotype. Amplification of theTAZlocus was analyzed by fluorescencein situhybridization in 30 TN tumors, and we found gene amplification in some cases (6.45%). DNA methylation analysis was performed using the Sequenom MassArray MALDI-TOF platform, and we observed similar low methylation levels both in TN (n=25) and ER+/PR+ (n=26) tumors. These results were further confirmed using a panel of breast cancer cell lines and using the TCGA dataset. Finally, patients with strong TAZ expression showed poorer clinical outcomes with respect to both recurrence and overall survival.
Tall cell papillary thyroid carcinoma: new diagnostic criteria and mutations in BRAF and TERT
Authors: S Dettmer Matthias , Schmitt Anja , Steinert Hans , Capper David , Moch Holger , Komminoth Paul , Perren Aurel
Published: April 2015

The tall cell (TC) variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) has an unfavorable prognosis. The diagnostic criteria remain inconsistent, and the role of a minor TC component is unclear. Molecular diagnostic markers are not available; however, there are two potential candidates:BRAF V600Eand telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) promoter mutations. Using a novel approach, we enriched a collective with PTCs that harbored an adverse outcome, which overcame the limited statistical power of most studies. This enabled us to review 125 PTC patients, 57 of which had an adverse outcome. The proportion of TCs that constituted a poor prognosis was assessed. All of the tumors underwent sequencing forTERTpromoter andBRAFV600Emutational status and were stained with an antibody to detect theBRAFV600Emutation. A 10% cutoff for TCs was significantly associated with advanced tumor stage and lymph node metastasis. Multivariate analysis showed that TCs above 10% were the only significant factor for overall, tumor-specific, and relapse-free survival. Seven percent of the cases had aTERTpromoter mutation, whereas 61% demonstrated aBRAFmutation. The presence of TC was significantly associated withTERTpromoter andBRAFmutations.TERTpredicted highly significant tumor relapse (P<0.001). PTCs comprised of at least 10% TCs are associated with an adverse clinical outcome and should be reported accordingly.BRAFdid not influence patient outcome. Nevertheless, a positive status should encourage the search for TCs.TERTpromoter mutations are a strong predictor of tumor relapse, but their role as a surrogate marker for TCs is limited.
11β-HSD1 reduces metabolic efficacy and adiponectin synthesis in hypertrophic adipocytes
Authors: Koh Eun Hee , Kim Ah-Ram , Kim Hyunshik , Kim Jin Hee , Park Hye-Sun , Ko Myoung Seok , Kim Mi-Ok , Kim Hyuk-Joong , Kim Bum Joong , Yoo Hyun Ju , Kim Su Jung , Oh Jin Sun , Woo Chang-Yun , Jang Jung Eun , Leem Jaechan , Cho Myung Hwan , Lee Ki-Up
Published: April 2015

Mitochondrial dysfunction in hypertrophic adipocytes can reduce adiponectin synthesis. We investigated whether 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11β-HSD1) expression is increased in hypertrophic adipocytes and whether this is responsible for mitochondrial dysfunction and reduced adiponectin synthesis. Differentiated 3T3L1 adipocytes were cultured for up to 21 days. The effect of AZD6925, a selective 11β-HSD1 inhibitor, on metabolism was examined. db/db mice were administered 600 mg/kg AZD6925 daily for 4 weeks via gastric lavage. Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) content, mRNA expression levels of 11β-Hsd1 and mitochondrial biogenesis factors, adiponectin synthesis, fatty acid oxidation (FAO), oxygen consumption rate and glycolysis were measured. Adipocyte hypertrophy in 3T3L1 cells exposed to a long duration of culture was associated with increased 11β-Hsd1 mRNA expression and reduced mtDNA content, mitochondrial biogenesis factor expression and adiponectin synthesis. These cells displayed reduced mitochondrial respiration and increased glycolysis. Treatment of these cells with AZD6925 increased adiponectin synthesis and mitochondrial respiration. Inhibition of FAO by etomoxir blocked the AZD6925-induced increase in adiponectin synthesis, indicating that 11β-HSD1-mediated reductions in FAO are responsible for the reduction in adiponectin synthesis. The expression level of 11β-Hsd1 was higher in adipose tissues of db/db mice. Administration of AZD6925 to db/db mice increased the plasma adiponectin level and adipose tissue FAO. In conclusion, increased 11β-HSD1 expression contributes to reduced mitochondrial respiration and adiponectin synthesis in hypertrophic adipocytes.
Childhood Vaccination Coverage Rates Among Military Dependents in the United States
Authors: Dunn Angela C. , Black Carla L. , Arnold John , Brodine Stephanie , Waalen Jill , Binkin Nancy
Published: April 2015

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:

The Military Health System provides universal coverage of all recommended childhood vaccinations. Few studies have examined the effect that being insured by the Military Health System has on childhood vaccination coverage. The purpose of this study was to compare the coverage of the universally recommended vaccines among military dependents versus other insured and uninsured children using a nationwide sample of children.

METHODS:

The National Immunization Survey is a multistage, random-digit dialing survey designed to measure vaccination coverage estimates of US children aged 19 to 35 months old. Data from 2007 through 2012 were combined to permit comparison of vaccination coverage among military dependent and all other children.

RESULTS:

Among military dependents, 28.0% of children aged 19 to 35 months were not up to date on the 4:3:1:3:3:1 vaccination series excluding Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine compared with 21.1% of all other children (odds ratio: 1.4; 95% confidence interval: 1.2–1.6). After controlling for sociodemographic characteristics, compared with all other US children, military dependent children were more likely to be incompletely vaccinated (odds ratio: 1.3; 95% confidence interval: 1.1–1.5).

CONCLUSIONS:

Lower vaccination coverage rates among US military dependent children might be due to this population being highly mobile. However, the lack of a military-wide childhood immunization registry and incomplete documentation of vaccinations could contribute to the lower vaccination coverage rates seen in this study. These results suggest the need for further investigation to evaluate vaccination coverage of children with complete ascertainment of vaccination history, and if lower immunization rates are verified, assessment of reasons for lower vaccination coverage rates among military dependent children.
Parenting Skills and Emotional Availability: An RCT
Authors: Yousafzai Aisha K. , Rasheed Muneera A. , Rizvi Arjumand , Armstrong Robert , Bhutta Zulfiqar A.
Published: April 2015

OBJECTIVE:

To investigate whether a responsive stimulation intervention delivered to caregivers of young children either alone or integrated with nutrition interventions would benefit parenting skills and emotional availability to promote children’s development and growth compared with either a nutrition intervention alone or the usual standard of care.

METHODS:

A cluster randomized factorial effectiveness trial was implemented in an impoverished community in Pakistan. The 4 trial arms were control (usual standard of care), responsive stimulation (responsive care and stimulation), enhanced nutrition (education and multiple micronutrients), and a combination of both enriched interventions. The 4 intervention packages were delivered by community health workers to 1489 mother–infant dyads in the first 2 years of life. Parenting skills and emotional availability indexed by mother–child interaction, caregiving environment, knowledge and practices pertaining to early childhood care and feeding, and maternal depressive symptoms were assessed at multiple intervals. An intention-to-treat factorial analysis was conducted.

RESULTS:

Intervention groups were comparable at baseline. Responsive stimulation significantly benefitted parenting skills with large effect sizes on mother–child interaction (Cohen’s d 0.8), caregiving environment (Cohen’s d 0.9–1.0), and knowledge and practices (Cohen’s d 0.7–1.1) compared with small-modest significant effects as a result of nutrition intervention on mother–child interaction and caregiving environment only (Cohen’s d 0.4 and 0.2, respectively). The combined intervention had a small significant effect on decreasing maternal depressive symptoms over time (Cohen’s d 0–0.2).

CONCLUSIONS:

A responsive stimulation intervention can promote positive caregiving behaviors among impoverished families. Additional research is needed on interventions to reduce maternal depressive symptoms.
Prescription Opioid Epidemic and Infant Outcomes
Authors: Patrick Stephen W. , Dudley Judith , Martin Peter R. , Harrell Frank E. , Warren Michael D. , Hartmann Katherine E. , Ely E. Wesley , Grijalva Carlos G. , Cooper William O.
Published: April 2015

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:

Although opioid pain relievers are commonly prescribed in pregnancy, their association with neonatal outcomes is poorly described. Our objectives were to identify neonatal complications associated with antenatal opioid pain reliever exposure and to establish predictors of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS).

METHODS:

We used prescription and administrative data linked to vital statistics for mothers and infants enrolled in the Tennessee Medicaid program between 2009 and 2011. A random sample of NAS cases was validated by medical record review. The association of antenatal exposures with NAS was evaluated by using multivariable logistic regression, controlling for maternal and infant characteristics.

RESULTS:

Of 112 029 pregnant women, 31 354 (28%) filled ≥1 opioid prescription. Women prescribed opioid pain relievers were more likely than those not prescribed opioids (P < .001) to have depression (5.3% vs 2.7%), anxiety disorder (4.3% vs 1.6%) and to smoke tobacco (41.8% vs 25.8%). Infants with NAS and opioid-exposed infants were more likely than unexposed infants to be born at a low birth weight (21.2% vs 11.8% vs 9.9%; P < .001). In a multivariable model, higher cumulative opioid exposure for short-acting preparations (P < .001), opioid type (P < .001), number of daily cigarettes smoked (P < .001), and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor use (odds ratio: 2.08 [95% confidence interval: 1.67–2.60]) were associated with greater risk of developing NAS.

CONCLUSIONS:

Prescription opioid use in pregnancy is common and strongly associated with neonatal complications. Antenatal cumulative prescription opioid exposure, opioid type, tobacco use, and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor use increase the risk of NAS.
The Medical Home and Integrated Behavioral Health: Advancing the Policy Agenda
Authors: Ader Jeremy , Stille Christopher J. , Keller David , Miller Benjamin F. , Barr Michael S. , Perrin James M.
Published: April 2015

There has been a considerable expansion of the patient-centered medical home model of primary care delivery, in an effort to reduce health care costs and to improve patient experience and population health. To attain these goals, it is essential to integrate behavioral health services into the patient-centered medical home, because behavioral health problems often first present in the primary care setting, and they significantly affect physical health. At the 2013 Patient-Centered Medical Home Research Conference, an expert workgroup convened to determine policy recommendations to promote the integration of primary care and behavioral health. In this article we present these recommendations: Build demonstration projects to test existing approaches of integration, develop interdisciplinary training programs to support members of the integrated care team, implement population-based strategies to improve behavioral health, eliminate behavioral health carve-outs and test innovative payment models, and develop population-based measures to evaluate integration.
New records of seven species of pholcid spiders (Araneae, Pholcidae) from the northern Argentina
Authors: Torres Victor Manuel , Pardo Paolo Luciano , González-Reyes Andrea Ximena , Rodriguez-Artigas Sandra Mónica , Corronca Jose Antonio
Published: April 2015

We report new records of pholcid species for northern Argentina. Guaranita yaculica Huber, 2000 and Mesabolivar uruguayensis Machado Laborda, Simó & Brescovit, 2013 are reported for the first time for Corrientes province, whereas Aymaria calilegua Huber, 2000 and Nerudia atacama Huber, 2000 are for the first time reported for Salta province. The last corresponds to a new record for Argentina. We also expand the known distribution of Guaranita goloboffi Huber, 2000, Chibchea salta Huber, 2000, and Pholcus phalangioides (Fuesslin, 1775) for Salta province.
Effect of Cr\(^{3+}\) Concentration and Heat-treating Temperature on Structural Property of Cr\(^{3+}\)- doped TiO\(_2\) Nanowires Synthesized by Hydrothermal Method
Authors: Loan Trinh Thi , Long Nguyen Ngoc
Published: April 2015

Anatase Ti1-xCrxO2 nanowires with Cr3+ dopant contents ranging from x = 0 to 0.1 have been successfully synthesized by hydrothermal method. The nanowires were prepared from anatase titanium dioxide powder (TiO2), chrome nitrate (Cr(NO3)3), and sodium hydroxide (NaOH). The effect of the Cr3+ concentration and heat-treating temperature on structure, morphology of the synthesized Ti1-xCrxO2 samples has been studied by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and Raman scattering. At low heat-treating temperature (≤ 600 oC), the samples exhibited anatase phase and in the Raman spectra of samples with x ≥ 0.01 exhibited a new series peak at 120, 236, 250, 292, 362, 430, 467 and 550 cm-1, which were assigned to the localized vibrational modes related to the complexes containing Cr3+ ion. But at high heat-treating temperature (1100 oC), the samples exhibited rutile phase, in the Raman spectra the above-mentioned peak series did not appear, instead of this, only observed shifting and broadening of characteristic Raman modes (Eg and M) for rutile TiO2 with increasing Cr3+ dopant content, which proves that the Cr3+ ions have replaced the Ti4+ ions in the rutile TiO2 host lattice. The lattice constants of both the rutile and anatase TiO2 crystallites have been hardly affected by Cr3+ ions dopant contents.
Using corner chamfers to reduce the drag of flat-sided columns
Authors: Tong Jimmy C. K. , Abraham John Patrick , Tse J. M. Y. , Sparrow Ephraim M.
Published: April 2015

A comprehensive study of the drag forces acting on flat-sided columns is presented. The study considers a range of plane-sided column sections, from a sharp-cornered square section to varying degrees of corner chamfering and a full octagonal section. All chamfering was found to reduce the drag compared with the sharp-cornered case. It was also found there is a slight decrease in the drag coefficient as the Reynolds number of the fluid increases. For all cases except the octagonal section, drag increases significantly with increasing angle of attack. For the octagonal section, the drag coefficient increases then decreases as the angle of attack changes. The results agree with corresponding cases in the literature. The results are presented in a sequence of tables that allow users to estimate drag coefficients for any of the cases presented in the paper. As such, the study can serve as an archival repository for drag coefficient information. Comparisons of flow patterns are made, particularly in the wake region. It was found that the wake region becomes smaller as the chamfer becomes larger. The findings are important for the prediction of dynamic loads on exposed flat-sided columns above and below water, such as bridge pylons and offshore platform legs.
INCREASING THE RISK OF OPERATING FACILITIES CLEANING DRAINS
Authors: YaKOVLEVA M. V , TKAChEV E. V
Published: April 2015

Petrochemical and refining industries distinguished by a large consumption of water. To clean it, and return to the production system is needed sewage treatment plants. On how to eﬀectively operate the system depends ecology of the environment. In many enterprises, because of the difficult conditions of continuous operation and untimely repairs of structures , sewage treatment plants in operation in disrepair. Because of the damage elements structures occur leakage aﬀecting the change of the underground environment, requiring monitoring.
PROSPECTS FOR THE STUDY OF SLUDGE WATERWORKS IN ROSTOV-ON-DON AS SOILS
Authors: LYSOV V. A , BUTKO D. A , RYL'TsEVA Yu. A
Published: April 2015

A promising use of waterworks sludge as soil, which would solve both the reclamation and recycling of sludge treatment plant. Based on the experimental studies on the structure, chemical composition and fertilizing properties of sludge shows a possible implementation of the feasibility of the process.
DECREASE OF SILTING IN A FOREBAY OF AMELIORATION PUMP STATIONS
Authors: URIShEV B. U , MUKhAMMADIEV M. M , NOSIROV F. , ZhURAEV S. R
Published: April 2015

The structure of a new water intake amelioration pump station that can prevent a forebays silting is described. The article reports on the designed structures laboratory research results.
RATIONAL USE AND REPRODUCTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE ECONOMIC AND DRINKING PURPOSES
Authors: ABUOVA Galina B
Published: April 2015

One of the main problems in system of housing and communal services is providing with qualitative drinking water. For the solution of this problem it is off ered to use for tertiary treatment of drinking water from anthropogenous substances a sorbent from a local material - waste of drilling operations.
STUDYOFSORPTIONPROCESS OF CATIONS OF MANGANESE(II) THE DOLOMITE AND SHUNGITE
Authors: KALJUKOVA Eugenia N , KISLOVA Elena V
Published: April 2015

The sorption properties of natural sorbents (dolomite and shungite) in relation to the cations of manganese.The degree of extraction of metal cations of model solutions of the original and modified natural sorbents. Of the two studied sorbents more high degree of extraction of manganese ions removal from solutions is obtained for the natural sorbent - dolomite.
SORPTION CAPACITY OF NATURAL FILTER EXISTING MATERIALS ON COPPER CATIONS
Authors: KALJUKOVA Eugenia N , PAVLOVA Elena V
Published: April 2015

Investigated the sorption properties of natural sorption materials (dolomite and shungit) towards cations copper.Defined by the degree of extraction of metal cations of model solutions with the use of original and modified natural sorbents. Studied natural filter materials higher degree stump extraction of copper cations from solution was obtained by natural sorbent-dolomite.
DAFTECHNOLOGYIN WASTEWATERTREATMENTUSINGSATURATION TUBE
Authors: OSTAPUK Valentin A
Published: April 2015

Based on the results of experimental studies the peculiarities saturation of water by air in saturation tube for subsequent qualitative generation of microbubbles in a fl otation cell.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CERAMIC AERATORS IN THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT MADE OF ARTIK TUFA
Authors: PETROSYAN Garegin Gagik
Published: April 2015

We investigated the effectiveness of ceramic aerators on the basis of the Armenian tuff from the point of view of the mass-transfer characteristics as well as on the basis of laboratory analysis of the waste water samples in the aeration.
OVERVIEW OF CHANGES IN MASS EXCHANGE CHARACTERISTICS OF BAKOR CERAMIC AERATORS OVER 12 MONTHS OF SERVICE
Authors: SERPOKRYLOV Nikolay N
Published: April 2015

This article presents the results of studying the mass exchange characteristics of Bakor aerators during the 12-month industrial application of this aerators in aeration systems designed for the treatment of waste waters originating from diff erent sources: cities, mines, and slaughterhouses of poultry processing plants. The study revelead a +/-(5-7)% change of the mass exchange characteristics over the course of a year. The article also gives recommendations on using the aerators in the design and application of waste water processing facilities.
THE ANALYSIS OF BIOLOGICAL WASTE WATER TREATMENT AT SYZRAN OIL REFINERY PLANT
Authors: STASHOK Yury E , BLINKOVA Ludmila A
Published: April 2015

The analysis of biological waste water treatment at Syzran oil refinery plant was presented. The results of statistical research were shown, design value of feed water concentrations of major pollutants were defined. Kinetic constants of nitrification, organic matter and oil oxidation processes needed to treatment plant calculating are determined.
ON THE NEED TO UPGRADE EXISTING TREATMENT FACILITIES SAMARA REGION AND OBTAINING PERMITS FOR WASTEWATER DISCHARGES UNDER THE EXISTING LEGISLATION
Authors: STRELKOV Alexander K , SHUVALOV Michael V , TEPLYKH Svetlana Yu , GORSHKALEV Pavel A , MOURADIAN Julia V
Published: April 2015

The article presents information on the number of sewage treatment facilities in the Samara region, their technical condition. The causes of the necessity for renovation and modernization of existing facilities are considered. Information about the number of water users who has permissive documents for wastewater discharge; volumes of sewage of the enterprises taken away from sewer treatment facilities for 2012 is given.
MODERN TECHNOLOGIES OF PRELIMINARY WATER PURIFICATION AT RAISED TECHNOGENIC LOADS OF THE WATER SOURCE
Authors: USYNINA Anna E , BORONINA Ludmila V
Published: April 2015

In the modern world indisputable value for the population is represented by qualitative water. The extremely unsatisfactory quality of drinking water is caused by limited opportunities of work of treatment facilities in the conditions of anthropogenous loads of water sources. Search of new technologies of high-quality prewater purifi cation it is extremely necessary.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF WORK BOOSTER PUMP
Authors: CHERNOSVITOV Mikhail D
Published: April 2015

The theoretical calculations, the raw data, graphs, calculation results and conclusions to reduce energy consumption by using integral control of the existing booster pump station versus unregulated work and that the stabilization of the output pressure of the pump station.
WAYS OF REDUCING IONS HEAVY METALS IN SEWAGE SLUDGE
Authors: GRISHINA Tatiana E , FEDOROVA Elena A
Published: April 2015

The analysis of the composition and considered how to dispose of sewage sludge wastewater treatment plant at Nizhny Novgorod content of heavy metals in the last decade, the ways of reducing the amount of heavy metals in sewage sludge.
INNOVATIVE WATER SUPPLY METHODS OF SMALL COMMUNITIES
Authors: ZENCOV Vyachaslav N , NAZAROV Vladimir D , LAPSHAKOVA Irina V , IMILOVA Venera F
Published: April 2015

The paper shows the effective way of water supply and water drainage of small communities which consists in the reuse of purified sewage for irrigation purposes. A circulating water system has been developed which has some advantages due to a more simple technological scheme, lower drinking water consumption from the source and the use of biogenic elements of sewage water.
STATE OF THE UNDERGROUND WATER SMALL SETTLEMENTS RUSSIA
Authors: ZUBAREV Anton S , VASILIEV Aleksei L
Published: April 2015

This article examines the consequences of the sewer with a hit of sewage in water supply source g.Uren - groundwater. Substantiates the idea that the water supply of small sett lements Russia in urgent need of repair, modernization, competent operation and control of the specialized organizations.
Poemas de Miguel Hernández
Authors: Abreu José Cláudio de Almeida
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Poemas de Eugenio Montale
Authors: Farias Maria Eneida Victor
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Erotismo e morte em "Il Gattopardo"
Authors: Miranda Wander Melo
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Verbo "transitivo adverbial": uma mera questão de rótulo?
Authors: Saraiva Maria Elizabeth Fonseca
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Poema de Carlos Drummond de Andrade
Authors: Abreu José Cláudio de Almeida
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Resenha: LINS, Osman; LADEIRA, Julieta Godoy. La Paz Existe? São Paulo: Summus, 1977. 117 p.
Authors: Figueiredo Maria do Carmo Lanna
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"Le Petit Chaperon Rouge": la découverte d'un langage du corps
Authors: Souza Eneida Maria de
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Le feu et son double
Authors: Galéry Eunice Dutra
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"L’Amant" ou o corpo criptográfico
Authors: Mourão Cleonice Paes Barreto
Published: April 2015

Considerando L'Amant como a pré-história da escrita de Marguerite Duras, selecionamos e analisamos certos dados autobiográficos que explicam o fazer artístico de sua obra ficcional: a figura materna, a experiência do erotismo e o tempo vivido. Ayant consideré L'Amant en tant que pré-histoire de l'éscriture de Marguerite Duras, nous y avons selectionné et analysé quelques données autobiographiques qui élucident la labeur artistique de son oeuvre fictionelle: la présence maternelle, l'expérience de l'érotisme et le temps vécu.
"O Horla" e a orla do real
Authors: Almeida Ana Maria de
Published: April 2015

Análise do conto O Horla, de Maupassant, visando a relacionar os temas do duplo, no fantástico, com a divisão do sujeito no processo de integração no simbólico. Pretende-se também verificar que, no nível ficcional, o ver duplo caracteriza-se pelo deslocamento para um alhures, outro lugar, mundo ou instância, que justifica o vazio e preenche o "sentido" de um real negado em seus automatismos e simplicidade.Analyse du conte Le Horla, de Maupassant, en essayant de mettre en rapport les thèmes du double, dans le fantastique, avec la division du sujet dans le processus d'intégration dans le symbolique. Nous desirerions également verifier que, au niveau ficcionnel, le voir double se caracterise par le deplacement vers un ailleurs, Autre lieu, monde ou instance, qui justifie le vide e remplit le "sens" d'un réel nié en ses automatismes et sa simplicité.
"O Nome da Rosa", romance de transcrição e de metalinguagem
Authors: Reis Eliana Lourenço de Lima
Published: April 2015

O trabalho procura estudar O Nome da Rosa sob dois aspectos: como romance de transcrição, focalizando a figura do narrador, e também como metalinguagem. Como se trata de um livro sobre livros, Umberto Eco chama a atenção para o caráter intertextual e fenomênico da escrita. Seu uso das técnicas do romance policial visa ao mesmo tempo distrair o leitor e apresentar um modelo de interpretação tanto de um mundo feito de sinais, quanto do próprio texto. O livro torna-se, então, uma versão ficcional de sua pesquisa sobre semiótica e comunicação.Codesto studio de Il Nome della Rosa focalizza due aspectti: quello del metalinguaggio e quello del romanzo di transcrizione, valorizzando il ruolo del narratore. Sicomme è un libro sui libri, Umberto Eco fa risaltare il carattere intertestuale e fenomenico della scrittura. L'impiego delle tecnica di costruzione del giallo mira a intrattenere il lettore e contemporaneamente offre una chiave interpretativa del testo stesso e di un mondo di segni. Il romanzo si trasforma cosi un una versione fittizia della sua ricerca si semiotica e di comunicazione.
A magia das palavras
Authors: Rocha Maria Miquelina Barra
Published: April 2015

Procuramos demonstrar, neste trabalho, que, apesar dos limites inerentes a qualquer sistema de signos, é possível burlar as regras impostas e dar vazão ao pensamento. Para tanto, foram escolhidos textos de linguagem de laboratório em dois contos de João Guimarães Rosa e exemplos de economia de linguagem na obra de Carlo Emilio Gadda, Il Primo Libro delle Favole.Abbiamo fatto una ricerca nei testi "As Margens da Alegria" e "A Menina de Lá", due racconti di João Guimarães Rosa, e nel libro di Carlo Emilio Gadda, Il Primo Libro delle Favole, per dimostrare che, nonostante i limiti naturali di qualsiasi sistema di segni, è possibile burlare le norme imposte e lasciare il pensiero andare alla sciolta.
Bernard de Clairvaux: du prêche à la Croisade au baiser mystique
Authors: Saouma Brigitte
Published: April 2015

Resumo: Bernardo de Claraval, na  sua pregação incitando à Cruzada, dirige-se  à cavalaria do Templo. Embora os cavaleiros do Templo sejam também considerados como monges, os termos utilizados nessa pregação são diferentes daqueles destinados aos monges. Os argumentos dessa pregação destinam-se  a convencer os soldados a se engajarem numa guerra justa e santa. O comentário dos textos da Sagrada Escritura é aí muito restrito, embora seja  preponderante na pregação aos monges. Nas duas séries de textos, a inspiração de Bernardo se manifesta, não somente em função de sua intenção,  mas também em  função de seu auditório.Palavras-chave: Bernardo de Claraval; pregação; Cruzada; Templo.Résumé: Bernard de Clairvaux, dans sa prédication à la croisade, s'est adressé à la chevalerie du Temple. Bien que ces chevaliers soient aussi considérés comme des moines, les termes de cette prédication sont différents de ceux des moines. Elle contient des arguments destinés à convaincre des soldats de s'engager dans une guerre juste et sainte. Le commentaire des textes scripturaires y est très restreint, alors qu'il tient une place prépondérante dans la prédication aux moines. Dans les deux séries de textes, l'inspiration de Bernard se manifeste, non seulement en fonction de son intention, mais aussi en fonction de son auditoire.Mots-clés: Bernard de Clairvaux ; prédication; croisade; Temple.Keywords: Bernard de Clairvaux; predication; crusade; Temple.
A expansão da língua italiana na península e a sala de aula de italiano como língua estrangeira
Authors: Chiarini Ana Maria
Published: April 2015

Resumo: Este trabalho se propõe a oferecer um panorama do processo de italianização lingüística da península italiana, acentuando a riqueza e a complexidade da situação dele resultante. Partindo da premissa de que a sala de aula de italiano como LE não está, nem deve estar, imune à dinâmica da língua no cenário onde é falada, o objetivo deste texto é sensibilizar o profissional do ensino ou o aprendiz para tal dinâmica e evidenciar o fato de que apenas o conhecimento dessa realidade possibilitará a clareza para a definição de conteúdos lingüísticos e culturais das aulas e para um posicionamento mais crítico e seguro diante das incertezas e ambigüidades de um campo em saudável movimento.Palavras-chave: Língua italiana; península italiana; expansão.Abstract: Il presente lavoro si propone di offrire un panorama del processo di italianizzazione linguistica della penisola italiana, sottolineando la ricchezza e la complessità della situazione che ne è risultata. Partendo dalla premessa che la lezione d’italiano come lingua straniera non è e non deve essere immune dalla dinamica della lingua nello scenario  dove è parlata, l’obiettivo di questo testo è, dunque, quello di sensibilizzare l’insegnante o l’apprendente a tale dinamica e evidenziare il fatto che soltanto la conoscenza di questa realtà consentirà una maggior chiarezza nella definizione dei contenuti linguistici e culturali delle lezioni e dell’atteggimento più critico e sicuro nei confronti delle incertezze e ambiguità di questo campo in salutare movimento.Parole chiave: Lingua italiana; penisola italiana; espansione.Keywords: Italian; Italian Peninsula; expansion.