bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Multi-criteria decision-making when choosing variant solution of highway route at the level of preliminary design
Authors: Markovic Ljubo , Cvetkovic Milan , Milic-Markovic Ljiljana
Published: October 2013

The main goal of the research conducted in this paper is to explain on a real
life example the role and importance of the multi-criteria decision-making
method. By application of multi-criteria analysis method and ranking the most
favourable variant solution for E-763 highway route at the entrance to
Belgrade was chosen. VIKOR and Promethee II methods have been used. Ranking
has been made based on 20 criteria which make the evaluation basis of each
alternative. In this way the methods proved successful tools when choosing
the most favourable alternative. The theoretical assumptions of VIKOR and
PROMETHEE-GAIA methodologies have been presented in the paper. The
calculation has been made by applying VIKOR programme package and Decision
Lab programme and then the results obtained were subsequently analyzed.
Development of noninvasive procedure for monitoring blood glucose level using gingival crevicular bleeding
Authors: Gupta Amit , Gupta Nidhi , Jain Nitul , Garg Rakesh , Atreja Gaurav , Walia Satinder
Published: October 2013

Introduction. Diabetes mellitus (DM) and chronic periodontitis are common
chronic diseases in adults. It is usually necessary to provide a sample of
capillary blood to measure blood glucose level in diabetics. However, it is
possible to obtain blood during periodontal probing without any discomfort.
The aim of the study was to evaluate accessibility of chair side noninvasive
screening method for blood glucose level in DM during routine periodontal
examination. Material and Methods. 15 non diabetics and 15 newly onset type 2
diabetic patients with moderate to severe periodontitis were selected for the
study after meeting inclusion and exclusion criteria. Periodontal pocket
probing was performed using Williams Graduated periodontal probe. Blood
oozing from gingival sulcus of anterior teeth following periodontal pocket
probing was collected with a stick of glucose self monitoring device. As
control, finger stick capillary blood was taken. Results. Statistically
significant correlation was observed between the blood glucose level in
gingival crevicular blood (GCB) and peripheral fasting blood (PFB) in
diabetic subjects. The mean GCB glucose level in diabetic subjects was
172.27?5.02 mg/dL while mean PFB glucose level was 167.80?8.87 mg/dL. The
correlation coefficients for diabetic and non diabetic subjects were r=0.715
and r=0.619, respectively. Conclusion The results suggested that blood oozing
during routine periodontal examination may be used for DM screening in dental
office without the need for any extra procedure.
Novel PEGylated Basal Insulin LY2605541 Has a Preferential Hepatic Effect on Glucose Metabolism
Authors: Moore Mary Courtney , Smith Marta S. , Sinha Vikram P. , Beals John M. , Michael M. Dodson , Jacober Scott J. , Cherrington Alan D.
Published: October 2013

The impact of the novel basal insulin LY2605541 (LY) on hepatic and nonhepatic glucose uptake (non-HGU) was evaluated. Conscious dogs underwent euglycemic clamps with tracer and hepatic balance measurements. Clamp period infusions were peripheral venous regular insulin (0.1 nmol ⋅ kg−1 ⋅ h−1 [control], n = 6) or LY (bolus [nmol/kg], continuous [nmol ⋅ kg−1 ⋅ h−1]: 0.5, 0.5 [n = 6]; 0.375, 0.375 [n = 5]; 0.25, 0.25 [n = 4]), somatostatin, and glucose, as well as intraportal glucagon (basal). During the clamp, the dogs switched from net hepatic glucose output to uptake (rates reached 2.1 ± 1.2, 0.9 ± 2.1, 8.6 ± 2.3, and 6.0 ± 1.1 µmol ⋅ kg−1 ⋅ min−1 within 5 h in control, LY0.25, LY0.375, and LY0.5, respectively). Non-HGU in LY increased less than in control; the ratio of change from basal in non-HGU to change in net hepatic glucose balance, calculated when glucose infusion rates (GIRs) were ~20 µmol ⋅ kg-1 ⋅ min−1 in all groups, was higher in control (1.17 ± 0.38) versus LY0.25 (0.39 ± 0.33), LY0.375 (−0.01 ± 0.13), and LY0.5 (−0.09 ± 0.07). Likewise, the change from baseline in glucose Rd-to-Ra ratio was greatest in control (1.4 ± 0.3 vs. 0.6 ± 0.4, 0.5 ± 0.2, and 0.6 ± 0.2 in LY0.25, LY0.375, and LY0.5, respectively). In contrast to exogenously administered human insulin, LY demonstrated preferential hepatic effects, similar to endogenously secreted insulin. Therefore, the analog might reduce complications associated with current insulin therapy.
Association Between Excessive Daytime Sleepiness and Severe Hypoglycemia in People With Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Inkster Berit , Riha Renata L. , Van Look Liesbeth , Williamson Rachel , McLachlan Stela , Frier Brian M. , Strachan Mark W.J. , Price Jackie F. , Reynolds Rebecca M.
Published: October 2013

OBJECTIVE

Sleep-disordered breathing and sleepiness cause metabolic, cognitive, and behavioral disturbance. Sleep-disordered breathing is common in type 2 diabetes, a condition that requires adherence to complex dietary, behavioral, and drug treatment regimens. Hypoglycemia is an important side effect of treatment, causing physical and psychological harm and limiting ability to achieve optimal glycemic control. We hypothesized that sleep disorder might increase the risk of hypoglycemia through effects on self-management and glucose regulation.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

People with type 2 diabetes (n = 898) completed questionnaires to assess sleep-disordered breathing, daytime sleepiness, and occurrence of severe hypoglycemia.

RESULTS

Subjects who scored highly on the Epworth Sleepiness Scale were significantly more likely to have suffered from severe hypoglycemia. This was a significant predictor of severe hypoglycemia in regression analysis including the variables age, sex, duration of diabetes, HbA1c, BMI, and treatment type.

CONCLUSIONS

Daytime sleepiness may be a novel risk factor for hypoglycemia.
The Relative and Combined Ability of High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin T and N-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide to Predict Cardiovascular Events and Death in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Hillis Graham S. , Welsh Paul , Chalmers John , Perkovic Vlado , Chow Clara K. , Li Qiang , Jun Min , Neal Bruce , Zoungas Sophia , Poulter Neil , Mancia Giuseppe , Williams Bryan , Sattar Naveed , Woodward Mark
Published: October 2013

OBJECTIVE

Current methods of risk stratification in patients with type 2 diabetes are suboptimal. The current study assesses the ability of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) to improve the prediction of cardiovascular events and death in patients with type 2 diabetes.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

A nested case-cohort study was performed in 3,862 patients who participated in the Action in Diabetes and Vascular Disease: Preterax and Diamicron Modified Release Controlled Evaluation (ADVANCE) trial.

RESULTS

Seven hundred nine (18%) patients experienced a major cardiovascular event (composite of cardiovascular death, nonfatal myocardial infarction, or nonfatal stroke) and 706 (18%) died during a median of 5 years of follow-up. In Cox regression models, adjusting for all established risk predictors, the hazard ratio for cardiovascular events for NT-proBNP was 1.95 per 1 SD increase (95% CI 1.72, 2.20) and the hazard ratio for hs-cTnT was 1.50 per 1 SD increase (95% CI 1.36, 1.65). The hazard ratios for death were 1.97 (95% CI 1.73, 2.24) and 1.52 (95% CI 1.37, 1.67), respectively. The addition of either marker improved 5-year risk classification for cardiovascular events (net reclassification index in continuous model, 39% for NT-proBNP and 46% for hs-cTnT). Likewise, both markers greatly improved the accuracy with which the 5-year risk of death was predicted. The combination of both markers provided optimal risk discrimination.

CONCLUSIONS

NT-proBNP and hs-cTnT appear to greatly improve the accuracy with which the risk of cardiovascular events or death can be estimated in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Immunoreactivity of the calbindin D28k in the parahippocampal gyrus of chinchilla
Authors: Szalak Radosław , Jaworska-Adamu Jadwiga , Rycerz Karol , Kulik Paweł , Arciszewski Marcin Bartłomiej
Published: October 2013

Ten adult male chinchillas were used. The localisation of calbindin D28k (CB) was examined with the use of two types of reactions: immunocytochemical peroxidase-antiperoxidase and immunofluorescence staining with a specific monoclonal antibody against CB. Immunocytochemical examination demonstrated the presence of CB-positive neurons in the following layers of all parts the parahippocampal gyrus (PG): marginal, external cellular, middle cellular, and internal cellular, i.e. in entorhinal area, parasubiculum, and presubiculum. Immunofluorescence staining revealed the presence of CB in both Hu C/Dimmunoreactive (IR) neurons and nervous fibers of the PG. CB-IR neuronal cell bodies were moderately numerous (ca. 10% of Hu C/D-IR neurons) and clearly distinguished from the background. Each layer of the brain area consisted of two types of neurons: pyramidal and multiform. Among the second type of neurons, four kinds of morphologically different neuronal subclasses were observed: multipolar, bipolar, round, and Cajal-Retzius cells. It is concluded that the expression of CB in the PG of the chinchilla is species specific and limited to several subclasses of neurons
Numerical Study on Thermal Environment in Mine Gob Under Coal Oxidation Condition
Authors: Wang Yanming , Shi Guoqing , Wang Deming
Published: October 2013

The most feared of hazards in underground mines are those of fires and explosions. This study focuses on the temperature-rising process of residual coal under spontaneous combustion condition in coal mine gob. A numerical model has been established considering the chemical reaction, heat transfer and components seepage flow. The temperature distributions and maximum values for different positrons at various times have been calculated by using the coupled model. An experimental model has been also developed for model calibration. The validation indicates the numerical model is accurate and suitable for solving the temperature-rising problem in coalmines. The simulation results show that high temperature zone appears at the air intake roadway side in the gob and enlarging the ventilation flux increases the risk of self-ignition of coal. The research results can be used to predict the temperature-rising of coal spontaneous combustion and coal resources prevention.
Origin of sediments during Cretaceous continent—continent collision in the Romanian Southern Carpathians: preliminary constraints from 40Ar/39Ar single-grain dating of detrital white mica
Authors: Neubauer Franz , Bojar Ana-Voica
Published: October 2013

Single grains of detrital white mica from the lowermost Upper Cretaceous Sinaia Flysch have been dated using the 40Ar/39Ar technique. The Sinaia Flysch was deposited in a trench between the Danubian and Getic microcontinental pieces after the closure of the Severin oceanic tract. The Danubian basement is largely composed of a Panafrican/Cadomian basement in contrast to the Getic/Supragetic units with a Variscan-aged basement, allowing the distinction between these two blocks. Dating of detrital mica from the Sinaia Flysch resulted in predominantly Variscan ages (329 ± 3 and 288 ± 4 Ma), which prove the Getic/Supragetic source of the infill of the Sinaia Trench. Subordinate Late Permian (263 ± 8 and 255 ±10 Ma), Early Jurassic (185 ± 4 and 183 ± 3 Ma) and Late Jurassic/Early Cretaceous (149 ± 3 and 140 ± 3 Ma) ages as well as a single Cretaceous age (98 ± 4 Ma) are interpreted as representing the exposure of likely retrogressive low-grade metamorphic ductile shear zones of various ages. Ductile shear zones with similar 40Ar/39Ar white mica ages are known in the Getic/Supragetic units. The Cretaceous ages also show that Cretaceous metamorphic units were already subject to erosion during the deposition of the Sinaia Flysch.
The Effects of a Between-Wave Incentive Experiment on Contact Update and Production Outcomes in a Panel Study
Authors: McGonagle Katherine A. , Schoeni Robert F. , Couper Mick P.
Published: October 2013

Since 1969, families participating in the U.S. Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID) have been sent a mailing asking them to update or verify their contact information in order to keep track of their whereabouts between waves. Having updated contact information prior to data collection is associated with fewer call attempts, less tracking, and lower attrition. Based on these advantages, two experiments were designed to increase response rates to the between wave contact mailing. The first experiment implemented a new protocol that increased the overall response rate by 7-10 percentage points compared to the protocol in place for decades on the PSID. This article provides results from the second experiment which examines the basic utility of the between-wave mailing, investigates how incentives affect article cooperation to the update request and field effort, and attempts to identify an optimal incentive amount. Recommendations for the use of contact update strategies in panel studies are made.
Unit Nonresponse and Weighting Adjustments: A Critical Review
Authors: Brick J. Michael
Published: October 2013

This article reviews unit nonresponse in cross-sectional household surveys, the consequences of the nonresponse on the bias of the estimates, and methods of adjusting for it. We describe the development of models for nonresponse bias and their utility, with particular emphasis on the role of response propensity modeling and its assumptions. The article explores the close connection between data collection protocols, estimation strategies, and the resulting nonresponse bias in the estimates. We conclude with some comments on the current state of the art and the need for future developments that expand our understanding of the response phenomenon.
Distinguishing between two Antarctic species of Eocene Palaeeudyptes penguins: a statistical approach using tarsometatarsi
Authors: Jadwiszczak Piotr , Acosta Hospitaleche Carolina
Published: October 2013

Defining species boundaries, due to morphological variation, often represents a significant challenge in paleozoology. In this paper we report results from multi− and univariate data analyses, such as enhanced clustering techniques, principal coordinates or− dination method, kernel density estimations and finite mixture model analyses, revealing some morphometric patterns within the Eocene Antarctic representatives of Palaeeudyptes penguins. These large−sized birds were represented by two species, P. gunnari and P. klekowskii, known mainly from numerous isolated bones. Investigations focused on tarso− metatarsi, crucial bones in paleontology of early penguins, resulted in a probability−based framework allowing for the “fuzzy” partitioning the studied specimens into two taxa with partly overlapping size distributions. Such a number of species was supported by outcomes from both multi− and univariate studies. In our opinion, more reliance should be placed on the quantitative analysis of form when distinguishing between species within the Antarctic Palaeeudyptes.
Evaluation of undiagnosed solitary lung nodules according to the probability of malignancy in the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) evidence-based clinical practice guidelines
Authors: Shinohara Shinji , Hanagiri Takeshi , Takenaka Masaru , Chikaishi Yasuhiro , Oka Soich , Shimokawa Hidehiko , Nakagawa Makoto , Uramoto Hidetaka , So Tomoko , Aoki Takatoshi , Tanaka Fumihiro
Published: October 2013

Background. This study retrospectively investigated the clinical significance of undiagnosed solitary lung nodules removed by surgical resection.

Patients and methods. We retrospectively collected data on the age, smoking, cancer history, nodule size, location and spiculation of 241 patients who had nodules measuring 7 mm to 30 mm and a final diagnosis established by histopathology. We compared the final diagnosis of each patient with the probability of malignancy (POM) which was proposed by the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) guidelines.

Results. Of the 241 patients, 203 patients were diagnosed to have a malignant lung tumor, while 38 patients were diagnosed with benign disease. There were significant differences in the patients with malignant and benign disease in terms of their age, smoking history, nodule size and spiculation. The mean value and the standard deviation of the POM in patients with malignant tumors were 51.7 + 26.1%, and that of patients with benign lesions was 34.6 + 26.7%. The area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve (AUC) was 0.67. The best cut-off value provided from the ROC curve was 22.6. When the cut-off value was set at 22.6, the sensitivity was 83%, specificity 52%, positive predictive value 90%, negative predictive value 36% and accuracy 77%, respectively.

Conclusions. The clinical prediction model proposed in the ACCP guidelines showed unsatisfactory results in terms of the differential diagnosis between malignant disease and benign disease of solitary lung nodules in our study, because the specificity, negative predictive value and AUC were relatively low.
The Problem of Real Estate Research Area Selection for the Purpose of Appraisal Process
Authors: Krajewska Małgorzata
Published: October 2013

The following article contributes to the discussion on the issue of the interference of legal regulations on the procedure of real estate appraisal, which is as an economic activity. A special dose of attention is drawn to the selection of the research area of the real estate market. Legal regulations referring to this selection as well as, economic factors based on the preferences of buyers have been described.

The application of quality-based methods of marketing has been indicated as a possible means of diagnosing the real estate market, bringing satisfactory results even in the case of limited as well as complex markets, such as suburban areas. On the basis of the Bydgoszcz agglomeration, it was proven that real estate market interference areas do not correlate with the administrative borders of cities or districts.

Furthermore, an appraisal of land located in a suburban area of Bydgoszcz was performed twice by varying means, accepting data from different market areas: local (the territory of the commune) and supralocal (the territory of the commune and partially, the city), thus indicating the considerable influence of research area selection on the estimated value.

The acquired research results may serve as a starting point for further analyses of other local markets.
Effective lifting of 2-cocycles for Galois cohomology
Authors: Preu Thomas
Published: October 2013

We give explicit formulas for reducing the problem of determining whether a given 2-cocycle is a coboundary and if so finding a lifting 1-cochain to a system of norm equations.
Fluctuation of gauge field for general nonlinear Fokker-Planck equation and covariant version of Fisher information matrix
Authors: Yamano Takuya
Published: October 2013

We clarify a strong link between general nonlinear Fokker-Planck equations with gauge fields associated with nonequilibrium dynamics and the Fisher information of the system. The notion of Abelian gauge theory for the non-equilibrium Fokker-Planck equation has proposed in the literature, in which the associated curvature represents internal geometry. We present the fluctuation of the gauge field can be decomposed into three parts. We further show that if we define the Fisher information matrix by using a covariant derivative then it gives correlation of the flux components but it is not gauge invariant.
Properties of modified carboxymethyl cellulose prepared by lyophilisation
Authors: Borůvková Karolína , Wiener Jakub
Published: October 2013

This study deals with the change of selected properties of samples of modified carboxymethyl cellulose after freeze
drying. The investigated properties were changes in thickness, permeability, water sorption, thermal area resistance
and thermal absorbing capacity. The prepared materials were evaluated by scanning electron microscopy. The
product of presented technology has large internal surface, high wettability and biodegradability. It is nontoxic with
high potential in biological applications.
Chinese Paternalistic Leadership and Leadership Effectiveness in Textile Industry
Authors: Tsai Hsien-Tang , Wu Tung-Ju , Yeh Shang-Pao
Published: October 2013

The textile industry at one time, used to be one of the key industries in the economic development of Taiwan.
Nevertheless, this labour- and time-intensive activity resulted in those employed in the industry not being able to
devote adequate attention to both the family and business, that resulted in the enterprises being shipped out to other
parts of labour-intensive Southeast Asia. This study aims to discuss the correlations between Chinese paternalistic
leadership and organisational commitment, leadership effectiveness in the textile industry, and understanding the
effects of supervisor–subordinate guanxi . Using quantitative questionnaire surveys, the supervisors and employees
in 398 textile-related businesses in Taiwan, including 137 textile factories, 98 dyeing and finishing factories and 153
clothing factories, are studied. After applying hierarchical regression analysis to analysing the data, it is found that
moral and benevolent leadership do not enforce as much obedience and performance as authoritarian leadership
does. Instead, their loyalties are based on the “heart” of the employees to enhance their commitment to the
organisation, by which the supervisor–subordinate guanxi could effectively adjust strong-arm leadership and the
attitude of the employees. Therefore, it is suggested that Chinese supervisors should adopt benevolent leadership,
maintain favourable guanxi with the employees, and improve the work atmosphere.
Beyond Breadth-Speed-Test
Authors: Parker Walter C. , Lo Jane , Yeo Angeline Jude , Valencia Sheila W. , Nguyen Diem , Abbott Robert D. , Nolen Susan B. , Bransford John D. , Vye Nancy J.
Published: October 2013

We report a mixed-methods design experiment that aims to achieve deeper learning in a breadth-oriented, college-preparatory course—AP U.S. Government and Politics. The study was conducted with 289 students in 12 classrooms across four schools and in an “excellence for all” context of expanding enrollments in AP courses. Contributions include its investigation of a model of deeper learning, development of a test to assess it, and fusion of project-based learning with a traditional curriculum. Findings suggest that a course of quasi-repetitive projects can lead to higher scores on the AP test but a floor effect on the assessment of deeper learning. Implications are drawn for assessing deeper learning and helping students adapt to shifts in the grammar of schooling.
Efficacy of Trimebutine Maleate in the Treatment of Functional Dyspepsia in Childhood
Authors: Nijevitch Alexander A , Akhmadeeva Elsa N , Sataev Valery U , Idrisov Bulat
Published: October 2013

Peripheral μ-, k- and δ-opioid agonist trimebutine maleate is considered to be an effective therapeutic drug for the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders. Ninety-two paediatric outpatients (12- 17 year-old) suffering from functional dyspepsia (epigastric pain and meal-induced dyspeptic symptoms) were enrolled in a prospective openlabel study. For ethical reasons, no placebo group was included. Patients were treated with trimebutine maleate (200 mg three times daily). After a 3-week treatment there was a significant decrease in scores of epigastric pain (p<0.05), postprandial fullness (p<0.05), early satiety (p<0.05), nausea (p<0.05) and belching (p<0.05). The treatment regimen was well tolerated and demonstrated a good compliance. In conclusion, we postulate that trimebutine maleate is an effective medication for relief of main symptoms associated with functional dyspepsia syndrome in childhood. Because of the limited data on therapeutic interventions in functional dyspepsia in childhood and increasing demand for therapies to treat this disorder, further evaluation of the efficacy of trimebutine treatment for children is certain. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v33i2.7229   J Nepal Paediatr Soc. 2013; 33(2):158-162
Hydrometrocolpos Presenting as Abdominal Distension in the Newborn
Authors: Arora Sunita , Narang Gursharan Singh , Khurana Mandeep Singh , Khera Anubha
Published: October 2013

Hydrometrocolpos is a rare entity in the newborn period with an incidence of 1 in 16000 female deliveries. We report a rare case of a two days old female child who presented to us with marked abdominal distension at birth due to hydrometrocolpos. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v33i2.7515   J Nepal Paediatr Soc. 2013; 33(2):136-137
Lung Hypoplasia Without Other Congenital Anomaly- A Rarely Encountered Entity
Authors: Ghosh Nilanjan , Das Nabanita , Nayek Kaustav
Published: October 2013

A case of left sided lung hypoplasia is described in a seven year old female. She was admitted in our department with complaints of recurrent chest infections since infancy. Clinical examination revealed a febrile child with respiratory distress and with grossly diminished breath sound with patchy coarse crepitations on left hemithorax. X-ray chest revealed non homogenous opaque shadow on left hemithorax. Bronchscopy and CT thorax confirmed the diagnosis of left sided hypoplasia of lung. No other developmental anomaly was noted. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v33i2.7661   J Nepal Paediatr Soc. 2013; 33(2):138-140
Is Procalcitonin Useful in Early Diagnosis of Serious Bacterial Infections in Children?
Authors: Gupta Rakesh , Singh Veena , Patrikar Seema , Hazra Nandita , Mathai S S
Published: October 2013

Introduction: Diagnosis of bacterial infections remains one of the greatest challenges in medical science, especially in children, in whom clinical signs are often nonspecific. The currently used sepsis screen has poor predictive value. Recently introduced marker procalcitonin (PCT) with high sensitivity and specificity is evaluated as early marker of serious bacterial infection in children. Materials and Methods: Children up to 5 years of age presenting with features of Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome(SIRS) were evaluated clinically and underwent standard sepsis screen namely total leukocyte count (TLC), peripheral blood smear for band count, C-reactive Protein (CRP) and newer tests like procalcitonin (PCT) and Interleukin-8 (IL-8). Results were analyzed using SPSS14.0. Results: One hundred patients suspected of sepsis were evaluated. Maximum cases were below one year (37%) with mean age of 27 months. Male:female ratio was 1.5:1. Respiratory system was the commonest system involved in (54%) followed by gastrointestinal (20%), genitourinary (10%) and central nervous system (5%). Seventy two cases were found to have confirmed sepsis, proven by blood culture (34%) and other investigations. Fifty two cases were diagnosed by conventional markers, while newer markers in 60 cases. Diagnostic evaluation revealed that newer markers have higher sensitivity and specificity as compared to conventional sepsis screen. Conclusion: Procalcitonin is a useful marker for diagnosis of serious bacterial infections in children and in combination with IL8 has a higher sensitivity and specificity as compared to standard sepsis screen. Therefore it is recommended that procalcitonin should be used for the screening of sepsis in children so that the treatment can be started earlier in order to prevent morbidity and mortality. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v33i2.7988 J Nepal Paediatr Soc. 2013; 33(2):106-109
The Rapunzel Syndrome: An Unusual Trichobezoar Presentation
Authors: Murthy N , Singh Simran , Shetty SMC , Sharma R
Published: October 2013

An unusual form of bezoar extending from the stomach to the small intestine or beyond has been described as Rapunzel syndrome. Trichobezoar with Rapunzel syndrome is an uncommon diagnosis in children with less than 40 cases reported. It is predominantly found in emotionally disturbed or mentally retarded youngsters, because of its rarity its imaging features and review of literature is reported. Nepalese Journal of Radiology / Vol.3 / No.1 / Issue 4 / Jan-June, 2013 / 67-70 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njr.v3i1.8812
Folletines libertarios (Argentina - 1900)
Authors: Golluscio de Montoya Eva
Published: October 2013

Es importante la presencia de folletines dentro de la prensa libertaria argentina de fines del siglo XIX y principios del XX. Ausentes de enciclopedias e historias de la literatura, estos folletines militantes de factura local participaron de la edificación y la expansión de las artes populares rioplatenses.
Pour une approche anthropologique des formes poétiques nordestines (Brésil)
Authors: Cavignac Julie
Published: October 2013

O nordeste brasileiro é uma terra rica em poetas : improvisadores (cantadores de viola e emboladores) ou escritores de folhetos, eles compartilham a mesma cultura que é essencialmente oral. O estudo da literatura de cordel é uma das vias mais ricas para estudar a história, a realidade cotidiana e o imaginário dos habitantes do sertão. Essa literatura " popular " ainda viva, deixa aparecer as ligações que existem entre a escritura e a oralidade, a tradição e a criação, a ficção narrativa e a realidade social.
Souvenirs de La Divine Comédie dans El Señor Presidente
Authors: Pailler Claire
Published: October 2013

Éléments structuraux et thèmes empruntés par Asturias à l'oeuvre de Dante, reflet d'une lecture très personnelle.
Moctezuma II. Crónica de una muerte anunciada
Authors: Johansson K. Patrick
Published: October 2013

Résumé - Les circonstances tragiques de la mort de Moctezuma et la fin de l'empire mexica ont surtout été considérées, jusqu'à maintenant, selon une perspective historique qui cherchait à établir la réalité objective des faits au-delà du discours. Le présent article, après avoir défini ce que pouvait représenter la "vérité", en termes axiologiques et épistémologiques, pour les peuples précolombiens, recherche cette vérité "indigène" dans la trame d'un mythe concernant la fuite de Moctezuma à Cincalco.
Les grandes fêtes incas au Cuzco
Authors: Cadène Christophe
Published: October 2013

Résumé - Evocation de cinq des plus grandes fêtes de l'univers liturgique inca. Approche à partir de divers témoignages issus des chroniques des XVIe et XVIIe siècles. Répartition de ces fêtes au sein du calendrier. Analyse de leur contenu afin d'apercevoir les logiques symboliques qui les sous-tendent.
El «crimen» y el castigo: la Carta Atenagórica, de Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
Authors: Brescia Pablo A. J.
Published: October 2013

Résumé - La Carta Atenagórica est un des textes les plus polémiques de l'oeuvre littéraire de Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. Pour quelle raison, dans quel but et à l'intention de qui l'a-t-elle écrite ? La découverte de nouveaux documents - précisément la Carta de Serafina de Cristo - réactive ces questions. Cet article aborde l'argumentation du Sermão do Mandato du P. Antonio Vieira et surtout celle de la lettre de Sor Juana, afin d'éclairer de nouvelles perspectives, axées sur la "fineza" que propose Sor Juana dans la Carta Atenagórica. La fin de cette réflexion propose, à partir des nouvelles données, des directions possibles pour la lecture de ce document capital dans la vie et l'oeuvre de la religieuse hyéronimite.
La región en el proceso histórico venezolano. Propuesta de periodización para la región de Maracaibo
Authors: Cardozo Galue Germán , Vazquez de Ferrer Belín , Urdaneta Quintero Arlene
Published: October 2013

RÉSUMÉ. Dans les analyses et schémas de périodisation de l'Histoire du Venezuela dus à l'historiographie officielle traditionnelle puis à celle issue plus récemment des centres spécialisés, T'histoire de Caracas et la vision nationaliste tendent à l'emporter. Les recherches actuelles sur les processus régionaux et locaux ont permis de contester ces prémisses et d'élaborer une proposition théorique et méthodologique qui récupère la présence de tous les espaces du Venezuela actuel, ouvrant de nouvelles voies à la recherche et à une périodisation du processus historique vénézuélien. C'est le cas de cette proposition relative à l'ancienne province de Maracaibo, aujourd'hui Etat du Zulia.
Rubén Darío et Manuel González Prada, deux écrivains latino-américains face à «1898»
Authors: Giudicelli Christian
Published: October 2013

RESUME - Analyse de deux brefs articles immédiatement contemporains du désastre. Bien que marquées par le tempérament et les préoccupations de chacun des auteurs, ces réactions ponctuelles expriment essentiellement leur appréhension devant l'hégémonique présence du puissant voisin du Nord. A leur mesure, ces articles représentent de fait un modeste avatar de la querelle incessante du modernisme et de la tradition.
A MODEL OF INFLUENCES OF ENVIRONMENTAL STAKEHOLDERS ON STRATEGIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS PLANNING SUCCESS IN AN ENTERPRISE
Authors: Hovelja Tomaz , Vasilecas Olegas , Rupnik Rok
Published: October 2013

Worldwide spending of enterprises on information technologies (IT) in 2011 is projected to total USD 2.6 trillion with 350 enterprises each investing more than USD 1 billion. Despite such large and rapidly growing investment figures, the success rates of IT deployment projects over the past 20 years remained relatively low: approximately half of IT deployment projects were unsuccessful. Literature review reveals that inadequate strategic information system planning (SISP) is one of the main reasons for low deployment success rates of IT deployment projects and, thus, one of the current critical IT management issues. For this reason researchers and practitioners in the SISP field are currently directing their efforts into expanding the traditional understanding of SISP as a pure IT planning activity. In addition to the activities dedicated to the planning of IT investments, new SISP models should also include the contextual activities that enable adaptation of the deployed IT to the environment and knowledge transfer from the environment. In this paper, the authors propose an extended SISP model that includes influences of environmental stakeholders. The developed SISP model was empirically tested on a sample from the population of 1000 largest enterprises in Slovenia. The authors believe that the findings of their research and the suggested extended SISP model will improve understanding of SISP success factors in enterprises and consequently enable them to manage their IT investments with greater success.
Les missions chrétiennes et la construction du Sud-Soudan
Authors: Fath Sébastien
Published: October 2013

Le christianisme a joué un rôle moteur dans le processus de nationbuilding du Sud-Soudan. Cette étude centrée sur la ville de Wau (Bahr el-Ghazal) traite de l’impact du catholicisme. À partir d’un héritage marqué par la mission Marchand, à l’origine de la ville actuelle de Wau, le catholicisme s’est d’abord déployé au travers de l’œuvre de la mission Comboni. Après les affres de la première guerre civile (1955-1972), Wau est constitué en diocèse en 1974 et l’Église catholique y met en place un centre médical ambitieux, piloté par un père blanc français, Hubert Barbier. En dépit des destructions causées par la seconde guerre civile (1983-2005), cette œuvre s’est pérennisée, sur fond d’une campagne de sensibilisation internationale poursuivie par le père Barbier en France.
Utilisation des critères non financiers pour évaluer ou piloter la performance: analyse théorique
Authors: Poincelot Évelyne , Wegmann Grégory
Published: October 2013

Les déterminants justifiant l’utilisation des critères non financiers pour évaluer ou piloter la performance renvoient à des explications théoriques en liaison avec les approches contractuelle et cognitive. L’objectif de notre article est de proposer pour ces deux approches une analyse théorique. Pour l’approche contractuelle, nous dressons une typologie des explications du choix des critères non financiers avancées dans les travaux existants. Nous montrons également que d’autres théories auraient pu être mobilisées. Pour l’approche cognitive, nous précisons les travaux qui établissent explicitement un lien entre une lecture théorique et les critères non financiers. Nous précisons enfin le référentiel théorique auquel peuvent se rattacher des outils présentant de nombreux critères non financiers comme le Balanced Scorecard ou le capital intellectuel.
Qu'est-ce que rêver ?
Authors: Bruno Pierre
Published: October 2013

Bien que cet article se compose de et s’appuie sur une recension plutôt complète des références de Freud et de Lacan sur le rêve, références dont il souligne les évolutions, son ambition est décalée par rapport à celle de Freud, qui était de fonder une interprétation probante du rêve. Cet article en effet vise à se tenir au niveau d’une question sous-jacente : en quoi consiste l’activité de rêver ? De ce décalage, il tente de s’orienter vers une solution quant à une difficulté restée sans réponse satisfaisante dans la psychanalyse, difficulté qui tourne autour du statut à donner au rêve traumatique et à la question de savoir si l’accomplissement de souhait y a sa part.
It Takes a Village
Authors: Cooke Nicole A.
Published: October 2013

Online asynchronous learning is increasingly popular in academia, providing learners with new modes of content delivery and affording new levels of convenience regarding when and how people complete degree program coursework. The same technology that benefits learning can also challenge it, and online courses should strive to be as inclusive, rigorous, interactive, and content-rich as their on-campus counterparts. One method of achieving this parity is to have guest lecturers in the online classroom. Multiple instructor voices add diversity of thought and practical expertise and enrich the standard curricular content. They also contribute to creating the online learning environment and provide a basis for discussion, elaboration, reflection, and long lasting learning.
Use of Internet among Students and Researchers at Alagappa University
Authors: Thanuskodi S. , Saranya C.
Published: October 2013

The fast growth of information and communication technology and particularly the Internet has changed traditional methods of research, storage, retrieval, and communication of information. Internet has emerged as the most powerful medium for storage and retrieval of information. The Internet facility has enabled teachers and students to enhance their academic excellence by providing them the latest information and access to worldwide information. The present study highlights the existing situation of Internet services provided by the various departments of Alagappa University. The study shows that female respondents constitute more in number than male respondents, corroborating the greater number of women in higher education in Tamil Nadu state. It also reveals that most respondents (56.76%) use the Internet for educational purposes, while 36.49% use online services for research purposes.
A General Knowledge Representation Model for the Acquisition of Skills and Concepts
Authors: Ramírez Carlos , Valdés Benjamín
Published: October 2013

A cognitive model for skills and concepts representation as well as a proposal for its computational implementation is presented. The model is intended to help bridge some of the natural problems that arise in current massive education models, through the adaptation and personalisation of learning environments. The model is capable of representing rich semantic knowledge, including both, skills and concepts, integrating them through a coherent network of role based associations. The associations build an ontology that integrates on itself different domain taxonomies to represent the knowledge acquired by a student keeping relevant context information. The model is based on a constructivist approach.
Effects of the Stress Annealing on Magnetic Properties of Nanocrystalline Fe73.5Cu1Nb3Si15.5B7 Alloy
Authors: Wu Xiao Rong , Li De Ren , Wang Xian Yan , Li Zhun , Lu Zhi Chao
Published: October 2013

Magnetic properties of nanocrystalline Fe73.5Cu1Nb3Si15.5B7 ribbons with anisotropy induced by stress-annealing at different temperatures have been investigated.The results show that the magnetic properties were improved with the increase of temperature and excellent DC bias property was obtained after annealing above 580°C due to the transverse strip domain structure.
Investigation on Dynamic Compressive Properties of Carbon Fiber Cloth-Reinforced Titanium Alloy
Authors: Wu Teng Teng , Liu Jin Xu , Li Shu Kui , Yang Qiu Rong
Published: October 2013

Cu-coated carbon fiber cloth/Ti-6Al-4V composite (Cu-Cf/TC4) and uncoated-Cf/TC4 were fabricated by spark plasma sintering (SPS) method. The microstructure and dynamic compression properties of the Cf/TC4 composites were investigated. Results show that the matrix-fiber interfacial bonging in uncoated-Cf/TC4 is weaker than in Cu-Cf/TC4. Moreover, lamellar TiC exists throughout the TC4 matrix in uncoated-Cf/TC4, while there is no TiC generated in TC4 matrix of Cu-Cf/TC4. Dynamic compressive tests indicate the stress-strain curves of Cu-Cf/TC4 and uncoated-Cf/TC4 show no difference at a strain rate of 2500 s-1, while show significant difference at a strain rate of 4800 s-1. Further investigations find: (1) at a strain rate of 2500 s-1, the reinforcement effect of Cf on Cu-Cf/TC4 is similar to TiC on uncoated-Cf/TC4, explaining the exact similarity in compressive property of Cu-Cf/TC4 and uncoated-Cf/TC4; (2) at a strain rate of 4800 s-1 the reinforcement effect of Cf on Cu-Cf/TC4 is far more than TiC on uncoated-Cf/TC4, explaining the higher compressive strength of Cu-Cf/TC4; moreover, multiple debonding of carbon fiber and its squeezing into TC4 matrix constitute an important energy absorption mechanism for uncoated-Cf/TC4, explaining the better plasticity of uncoated-Cf/TC4.
Finite Element Analysis of Axially Loaded RPC Filled Circular Steel Tube Columns
Authors: Li Zhan Hui , Yan Zhi Gang , Yang Jun , Luo Hua
Published: October 2013

Further research on constitutive model of RPC (Reactive Powder Concrete) restrained by steel tube under axial compression is analyzed based on the research on concrete-filled steel tube and RPC-filled steel tube at home and abroad. Finite element analysis on RPC-filled steel tube stub columns under axial compression is conducted with ABAQUS to analyze the confinement index, core concrete strength and contact property on ultimate bearing capacity of RPC restrained by steel tube. As the confinement index and the core concrete strength increasing, the bearing capacity of RPC restrained by steel tube increases. The model with frictionless contact form has greater bearing capacity, but the ductility decreases.
Phase Equilibria in the Er-Cu-V and Dy-Cu-V at 773K
Authors: Guo Shi Ping , He Wei , Zhao Yun Hong , Zeng Ling Min
Published: October 2013

The isothermal sections of the Er-Cu-V and Dy-Cu-V ternary systems at 773K were investigated by experiments. The isothermal section of Er-Cu-V consists of 8 single-phase regions, 13 two-phase regions and 6 three-phase regions. The binary compounds ErCu5, ErCu2, ErCu, Er2Cu9and Er2Cu7were observed at 773K. The isothermal section of Dy-Cu-V consists of 7 single-phase regions, 11 two-phase regions and 5 three-phase regions. The binary compounds DyCu5, DyCu2, DyCu and Dy2Cu9were confirmed at 773K. No ternary compound was found in the two sections. There is no solubility of V in the Er-Cu and Dy-Cu binary compounds observed.
Hot Deformation Behavior and Processing Maps of 7050 Aluminum Alloy
Authors: Guo Yu Juan , Deng Lei , Wang Xin Yun , Jin Jun Song , Zhou Wen Wu
Published: October 2013

The hot deformation behavior of 7050aluminum alloy was investigated by hot compression tests in the temperature range of 573-773K and the strain rate ranging from 0.001s-1to 10 s-1.The flow curves showed that the flow stresses increase with the increase of strain rate or the decrease of temperature.In order to determine the optimal processing conditions, hot processing maps were established based on experimental data and Dynamic Materials Model. The processing maps indicate that instability occur at low temperature and high strain rate. The optimum hot working region is the domain in the temperature range of 673-723K and strain rate range of 0.001-0.01 s-1,where typical recrystallization was observed in the optical microstructures.
Proliferation and Angiogenic Differentiation of Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cell Induced by Ca7Si2P2O16 Bioceramics
Authors: Zhang Xiao Meng , Wu Cheng Tie , Sun Jiao
Published: October 2013

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the cell viability and angiogenic differentiation of rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (rBMSCs) stimulated by a new fabricated nagelschmidititebioceramic. The Ca7Si2P2O16bioceramics (CSP) were extracted with L-DMEM for 72h. The extracts were analyzed byInductively Coupled Plasma optical emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) to determine the elemental concentrations of calcium, siliconand phosphorus (Ca, Si and P). MTT assay was conducted to evaluate the cell viability of original extracts. Gene expression of endothelial specific markers including vWF and CD31 was assayed forBMSCs cultured in original extracts on day 3 and 10 to determine the angiogenesis.The results showed that the concentration of Ca, P and Si ions released from CSP ceramic were 112.0mg/L, 62.0mg/L and 19.8mg/L respectively, which were much more than β-TCP and control group. CSP also showed more significant cell viability and higher exression level of vWF and CD31 when rBMSCs were cultured with its extracts. This study indicated that this new bioceramics are promising bioactive materialsfor bone tissue regeneration.
Preparation of Amphoteric Polyacrylamide-Grafted Starch Flocculant and its Application
Authors: Sun Ying Juan , Yang Yong Li
Published: October 2013

A polyacrylamide-grafted starch (St-g-AM-DMC-AMPS) flocculant for the coal slurry wastewater was prepared by using corn starch (St), acrylamide (AM), methyl acryloyloxyethy trimethyl ammonium chloride (DMC) as cationic monomer, 2-acrylamido-2-methyl acrylate sulfonic acid (AMPS) as anionic monomer through solution polymerization. The structure of the synthesized St-g-AM-DMC-AMPS was characterized by FT-IR and TG. The effects of initiator concentration, reaction temperature and monomer concentration on percentage of grafting and the grafting efficiency were investigated. The results showed that the optimal conditions of the polymerization are that the ratio of substrate and monomer is 3:7, the radio of ammonium persulfate is 0.15%, reaction time is 4h and reaction temperature is 50°C. The additional dosage of St-g-AM-DMC-AMPS is varying between 12mg/L and 20 mg/L to obtain better flocculation capability than PAM.
Preparation and Characterization of Pt-SnO2 Deposited on Multi-Walled Carbon Nano-Tubes for Methanol Electro-Oxidation
Authors: Zhang Dan
Published: October 2013

In this research, a sequential sol-thermal route has been used to prepare the SnO2 nanocolloid, Pt nanoparticles were then deposited on the nanosupport to obtain the Pt-SnO2/MWCNTs. The electrochemical performances of the catalysts were characterized by cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry. The Pt (fcc) crystalline was proved to be form on the surface of carbon nanotubes. The Pt based catalyst modified by tin oxides exhibit a electro-chemical performance for methanol electro-oxidation.
Self-Assembled Morphologies of Diblock Copolymers Confined in Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes
Authors: Zuo Yu Xin , Wang Guo Qing , Yu Ying , Zuo Chun Cheng , Wang Yi Rui
Published: October 2013

Self-assembly of symmetric diblock copolymers (DCP) confined in multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) is studied using coarse-grained molecular dynamic (MD) simulations. The dependence of the self-assembled morphologies on the strength of the surface interactions is examined systematically. A rich variety of novel morphologies under the three-dimensional confinement have been revealed. The adsorption energy and cohesive energy have been discussed qualitatively and used to account for the appearance of the complex morphological transition.