bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Human Life History Strategies
Authors: Chua Kristine J. , Lukaszewski Aaron W. , Grant DeMond M. , Sng Oliver
Published: February 2017

Human life history (LH) strategies are theoretically regulated by developmental exposure to environmental cues that ancestrally predicted LH-relevant world states (e.g., risk of morbidity–mortality). Recent modeling work has raised the question of whether the association of childhood family factors with adult LH variation arises via (i) direct sampling of external environmental cues during development and/or (ii) calibration of LH strategies to internal somatic condition (i.e., health), which itself reflects exposure to variably favorable environments. The present research tested between these possibilities through three online surveys involving a total of over 26,000 participants. Participants completed questionnaires assessing components of self-reported environmental harshness (i.e., socioeconomic status, family neglect, and neighborhood crime), health status, and various LH-related psychological and behavioral phenotypes (e.g., mating strategies, paranoia, and anxiety), modeled as a unidimensional latent variable. Structural equation models suggested that exposure to harsh ecologies had direct effects on latent LH strategy as well as indirect effects on latent LH strategy mediated via health status. These findings suggest that human LH strategies may be calibrated to both external and internal cues and that such calibrational effects manifest in a wide range of psychological and behavioral phenotypes.
Safety and Efficacy of Totally Percutaneous Access Compared With Open Femoral Exposure for Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
Authors: Cao Zhanjiang , Wu Weiwei , Zhao Keqiang , Zhao Junlai , Yang Yu , Jiang Chao , Zhu Rongrong
Published: February 2017

Purpose: To compare the safety and efficacy of percutaneous (PEVAR) vs open femoral access (OFA) techniques for endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). Methods: A systematic review of English-language articles (Medline, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases) between January 1999 and August 2016 returned 11 studies including 1650 patients with 2500 groin accesses eligible for the meta-analysis. Data extracted from each study were synthesized to evaluate technical success rates, procedure time, and complications for the 2 access approaches. Data are presented as the odds ratio (OR) or mean difference (MD) with 95% confidence intervals (CI). The quality of individual studies was evaluated based on the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. Results: The mean technical success rate in the PEVAR group was 94.5% (785/831). The overall OR was 0.38 (95% CI 0.12 to 1.18, p=0.09), indicating no significant difference between the methods. The procedure time in PEVAR was shorter than OFA (mean difference −24.52, 95% CI −46.45 to −22.60, p<0.001). Overall, the total complication rate was 15.3% in the OFA group vs 7.8% in the PEVAR group (OR 0.52, 95% CI 0.37 to 0.73, p<0.001). The meta-analysis identified significant differences between groups for all complications (p<0.001) and the following individual adverse events: wound infection (OR 0.28, 95% CI 0.10 to 0.81, p=0.02), pseudoaneurysm (OR 8.07, 95% CI 1.54 to 42.32, p=0.01), seroma (OR 0.10, 95% CI 0.02 to 0.55, p=0.008), and lymphocele or lymph leak (OR 0.19, 95% CI 0.04 to 0.92, p=0.04). Conclusion: PEVAR had a similar technical success rate, shorter procedure time, and lower complication rate compared with OFA. Thus, percutaneous access appears to be the preferential approach for EVAR. However, larger and randomized studies are needed to draw definitive conclusions.
Technical Aspects of Implanting the t-Branch Off-the-Shelf Multibranched Stent-Graft for Thoracoabdominal Aneurysms
Authors: Tsilimparis Nikolaos , Fiorucci Beatrice , Debus Eike Sebastian , Rohlffs Fiona , Kölbel Tilo
Published: February 2017

Purpose: To describe the planning and technique for implantation of the t-Branch off-the-shelf multibranched aortic endograft. Technique: Total endovascular repair of thoracoabdominal aneurysms (TAAAs) with branched endografts is one of the most important paradigm shifts in the past decade. The t-Branch endograft, an off-the-shelf multibranched graft introduced in the European market in late 2012, allows treatment of patients with suitable anatomy in both the elective and urgent settings to avoid delays related to manufacturing time of custom-made devices. The steps required for the planning and implantation of the device are described, including some tips and tricks. Conclusion: The use of an off-the-shelf multibranched device is an appealing option in the treatment of TAAAs, especially in the acute setting. Nevertheless, results of complex aortic repairs with this specific device are associated with a learning curve and can be improved by identifying a number of intraoperative risks and paying heed to several technical details.
The Power of Smart Solutions: Knowledge, Citizenship, and the Datafication of Bangalore’s Water Supply
Authors: Taylor Linnet , Richter Christine
Published: February 2017

While plans to develop “smart cities” are gathering pace across the world, we know little about the ways in which the discourses of datafication, smartness, and big data play out in material contexts of urban development, including utility and resource management. In this paper, we explore this intersection in the case of Bangalore’s water supply, where IBM in alliance with the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) is implementing a water-flow sensor network and geographic database system under the label of “big data for water supply.” We illustrate how the BWSSB-IBM approach narrows down the complex field of water provision to a question of water in- and out-flow measurements and the monitoring of BWSSB ground personnel. In theoretical terms, we discuss the ways in which these processes constitute both particular claims to knowledge, and the redefinition of citizenship as consumption.
Single-Incision Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernioplasty Versus Conventional Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernioplasty
Authors: Luo Shanshan , Wu Shike , Lai Hao , Mo Xianwei , Chen Jiansi
Published: February 2017

Purpose: Additional studies comparing single-incision laparoscopic inguinal hernioplasty (SILH) and conventional laparoscopic inguinal hernioplasty (CLH) have been published, and this study updates the meta-analysis of this subject. Methods: Two reviewers independently searched the PubMed, Embase, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Library electronic databases to locate original articles that compared SILH and CLH for inguinal hernia that were published until October 2015. Operative time, conversions, complications, length of hospital stay, recurrence, postoperative pain at 24 hours, and postoperative pain at 7 days were compared using Stata software, version 12.0. Results: Sixteen studies were selected for this analysis, which included a total of 1672 patients (907 in SILH and 765 in CLH). SILH showed a longer operative time; however, conversions, complications, length of hospital stay, recurrence, postoperative pain at 24 hours, and postoperative pain at 7 days were similar between the 2 groups. Conclusions: Our meta-analysis has shown that inguinal hernia repair using SILH is as safe as CLH. However, based on our evidence, we currently believe that SILH is not an efficacious surgical alternative to CLH for inguinal hernias due to the fact that it does not provide significant benefit in postoperative pain and cosmetic outcomes. However, large-scale, well-designed, and multicenter studies will be needed to further confirm the results of this study.
Retriever wire supported carotid artery revascularization (ReWiSed CARe) in acute ischemic stroke with underlying tandem occlusion caused by an internal carotid artery dissection: Technical note
Authors: Behme Daniel , Knauth Michael , Psychogios Marios-Nikos
Published: February 2017

We hereby report a novel technical approach for the treatment of acute stroke with underlying tandem occlusion. The so-called retriever wire supported carotid artery revascularization (ReWiSed CARe) technique, utilizing the wire of a stent-retriever as a guiding wire for carotid artery stenting, is technically feasible in tandem occlusions caused by an internal carotid artery (ICA) dissection or high grade ICA stenosis. This technique eliminates the need to use a long microwire in order to maintain the position inside the true lumen of a dissection. Additionally, it leads to anterograde perfusion through the released stent-retriever during the time of ICA stenting, which is favorable in all tandem occlusion cases.
Multidimensional prognostics for rotating machinery: A review
Authors: Li Xiaochuan , Duan Fang , Mba David , Bennett Ian
Published: February 2017

Determining prognosis for rotating machinery could potentially reduce maintenance costs and improve safety and availability. Complex rotating machines are usually equipped with multiple sensors, which enable the development of multidimensional prognostic models. By considering the possible synergy among different sensor signals, multivariate models may provide more accurate prognosis than those using single-source information. Consequently, numerous research papers focusing on the theoretical considerations and practical implementations of multivariate prognostic models have been published in the last decade. However, only a limited number of review papers have been written on the subject. This article focuses on multidimensional prognostic models that have been applied to predict the failures of rotating machinery with multiple sensors. The theory and basic functioning of these techniques, their relative merits and drawbacks and how these models have been used to predict the remnant life of a machine are discussed in detail. Furthermore, this article summarizes the rotating machines to which these models have been applied and discusses future research challenges. The authors also provide seven evaluation criteria that can be used to compare the reviewed techniques. By reviewing the models reported in the literature, this article provides a guide for researchers considering prognosis options for multi-sensor rotating equipment.
Dynamic response of an icosahedral quasi-crystalline medium with a Griffith crack under mechanical loadings
Authors: Qiao Liangping , Wu Li , Fan Tianyou
Published: February 2017

Elastodynamic response of three-dimensional icosahedral quasi-crystals under mechanical loadings is presented in this article. Two kinds of cases are considered here, in which the plane problem and anti-plane problem are included. The phonon and phason elastic fundamental fields along with their coupling effect in crack analysis are explicitly presented in terms of the theoretical and numerical analyses. Using the finite difference method, some numerical results of stresses, displacements, and normalized dynamic stress intensity factor are obtained. By comparing the results of quasi-crystals, this article reveals the influence of phonon and phason elastic fundamental fields, which occupy an important position in dynamic deformation behavior of quasi-crystals. Of course, phonon–phason coupling effect also should not be neglected.
Can an operative coding sticker improve coding accuracy and remuneration for upper tract stone-related procedures?
Authors: Bedi Nishant , Greenham Olivia E , Inglis John A , Rukin Nicholas J
Published: February 2017

Objective:

Rigid ureteroscopy, flexible uretero-renoscopy and ureteric stenting are commonly performed procedures. Operative clinical coding and remuneration varies depending on the procedure. We determined if loss of remuneration, through poor operative coding, could be improved with an operative coding sticker.

Patients and methods:

We performed a retrospective review of 133 random stone-related procedures (rigid ureteroscopy/flexible uretero-renoscopy and ureteric stenting). Using the Office of Population Censuses and Surveys codes, we compared actual operative coding and urological surgeon coding. We introduced an operative coding sticker and prospectively re-audited to determine if coding accuracy improved.

Results:

Flexible uretero-renoscopy was initially miscoded in 29 of 53 cases (55%), with a loss of remuneration of £1014 per case. Rigid ureteroscopies were correctly coded in 99% of cases, but ureteric stenting was only correctly coded in 82%. The introduction of the coding sticker resulted in improved coding accuracy rates of 100% for rigid ureteroscopy, 95% for flexible uretero-renoscopy and 100% for ureteric stenting. Overall, coding accuracy improved from 54% to 99%. We estimate this coding sticker will improve our departmental remuneration by £67,938 per year.

Conclusion:

Rigid ureteroscopy, flexible uretero-renoscopy and ureteric stenting were initially poorly coded. The introduction of a simple operative coding sticker improved coding compliance to 99% and increased operative remuneration.
Inguinal hernia after radical prostatectomy: is it different in the minimally invasive era?
Authors: Manjunath Aditya , Mcfarlane Jonathan Peter , Phull Jaspal Singh
Published: February 2017

With an increasing incidence of prostate cancer in the UK, the number of radical prostatectomies carried out is also increasing. In 2014, 13% of men diagnosed with prostate cancer had a radical prostatectomy. Almost half of those were carried out with a robotic assisted approach; the remainder were performed by open surgery, conventional laparoscopy or transperineal prostatectomy. Inguinal hernia post radical prostatectomy is rarely discussed during the consent process but the incidence is estimated to be between 15% and 20%. There is a number of theories as to why this might occur including a weakness in the myopectineal orifice and as a result of opening the endopelvic fascia. In this article we aim to review the evidence for the development of inguinal herniae post radical prostatectomy and to assess whether the advent of minimally invasive surgery has altered this process.
American Indian and Euro-Western negotiations
Authors: Rosile Grace Ann , Herder Richard , Boardman Calvin M
Published: February 2017

Antenarrative (before-the-narrative) analysis reveals features of historical Native American and Euro-Western negotiations which contributed to undesired and unintended outcomes, while sometimes overlooking the resplendent possibilities of living stories. This study uncovers the antenarrative processes in existing accounts of three particular indigenous cultures negotiating with Euro-Westerners. These three case examples include two negotiations that were partial victories accompanied by lingering resentments, and one success. In the latter, participants were able to use elements of living story to break an impasse and achieve lasting success based on mutually beneficial outcomes. Breaking out of restrictive linear and cyclical antenarratives, and instead incorporating spiral and rhizomatic ones, opens more options for negotiators. Power-equal perspectives, along with the diversity-accommodating nature of rhizomatic (decentered and networked) ways of telling stories, can help negotiating parties to co-create upsurging spirals of win–win stories for mutual benefit.
Ferdous Custom Made Tailors Fabrics Fashions: New Challenges Ahead
Authors: Ahmed Jashim Uddin , Ahmed Ishtiaque , Chowdhury Muhammad Faisol
Published: February 2017

Tailoring business, although facing a fierce competition from the rapidly grown ready-made clothing stores, are still continuing a slow but steady growth. Ferdous Custom Made Tailors Fabrics Fashions (hereinafter referred to as Ferdous Tailors) is a privately owned custom made tailoring chain-shop in Bangladesh. It has been successfully operating and designing bespoke clothing since its inception more than three decades ago. This case study identifies the business nature and strategies of Ferdous Tailors, their growth, current competitors, and challenges they are facing to ensure a sustainable business practice. It had several competitive advantages that resulted in an exponential trajectory of growth, but gradually it slowed down for the big challenges it is currently facing. The case further demonstrates that even though Ferdous Tailors was a pioneer in this business, success is extremely hard to sustain unless the focus is not given on where it plans to go and how it will go there. Without assessing the present market competitiveness and implementing appropriate business strategies, it is less likely for Ferdous Tailors to continue a sustainable business practice. Hence, it has become a matter of concern whether the ‘golden days’ of Ferdous Tailors is fading away or yet to come.
Longitudinal Analysis of Corporate Social Responsibility on Company Websites
Authors: Smith Katherine Taken
Published: February 2017

As social issues increase, so does the scope of corporate social responsibility (CSR). Companies are expanding their CSR activities and making the terminology used to describe them more specific. This study compares website content of Fortune 500 companies in 2015 with content collected in 2011. Traditionally, two CSR issues have been the dominant focus on company websites: community and environment. Findings reveal that these terms have decreased in usage and new terms have emerged, such as supply chain and volunteer involvement. A shift has occurred that business practitioners will find helpful in communicating CSR initiatives.
Discrepancies in Communication Versus Documentation of Weight-Management Benchmarks
Authors: Turer Christy B. , Barlow Sarah E. , Montaño Sergio , Flores Glenn
Published: February 2017

To examine gaps in communication versus documentation of weight-management clinical practices, communication was recorded during primary care visits with 6- to 12-year-old overweight/obese Latino children. Communication/documentation content was coded by 3 reviewers using communication transcripts and health-record documentation. Discrepancies in communication/documentation content codes were resolved through consensus. Bivariate/multivariable analyses examined factors associated with discrepancies in benchmark communication/documentation. Benchmarks were neither communicated nor documented in up to 42% of visits, and communicated but not documented or documented but not communicated in up to 20% of visits. Lowest benchmark performance rates were for laboratory studies (35%) and nutrition/weight-management referrals (42%). In multivariable analysis, overweight (vs obesity) was associated with 1.6 more discrepancies in communication versus documentation ( P = .03). Many weight-management benchmarks are not met, not documented, or performed without being communicated. Enhanced communication with families and documentation in health records may promote lifestyle changes in overweight children and higher quality care for overweight children in primary care.
Validation of selective use of intraoperative PTH monitoring in parathyroidectomy
Authors: Thielmann Alexandra , Kerr Paul
Published: February 2017

Background

The objective of this study was to validate our approach of treating primary hyperparathyroidism using sestamibi scan directed parathyroidectomy, without routine use of intraoperative parathyroid hormone measurements (ioPTH).

Methods

We prospectively established a protocol limiting the use of ioPTH to patients with negative or equivocal sestamibi scans, and those who had risk factors for multi-gland disease. We then performed a retrospective review to determine our disease control rate.

Results

128 patients underwent sestamibi-guided parathyroidectomy without (111/128 = 87%) or with (17/128 = 13%) ioPTH. The overall disease control (eucalcemia) rate was 95%. 3/111 (3%) of patients who had surgery without ioPTH measurements required re-exploration.

Conclusions

Selective use of ioPTH is an effective strategy. ioPTH is best reserved for patients who have non-localizing preoperative imaging, are at risk for multi-gland disease, or require revision surgery.
Από το κείμενο στην οθόνη: Ζ, φανταστικό ντοκιμαντέρ ενός εγκλήματος του Βασιλικού και Ζ του Γαβρά
Authors: Αγάθος Θανάσης
Published: February 2017

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Ο απόηχος της Évolution créatrice του Bergson στην κίνηση των ιδεών στη Γαλλία και η υποδοχή του φιλοσόφου στην Ελλάδα
Authors: Μποτουροπούλου Ιφιγένεια
Published: February 2017

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Από τεύχος σε τεύχος. Επέτειος
Authors: Σιαφλέκης Ζ. Ι.
Published: February 2017

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Το παράλογο ταξίδι του πολέμου. 0 πόλεμος στην Αλβανία στο Πλατύ ποτάμι του Γιάννη Μπεράτη και στο Υψόμετρο Αλβανίας του Mario Rigoni Stern
Authors: Macrì Gabriella
Published: February 2017

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Βασιλική Λαλαγιάννη, Οδοιπορικά γυναικών στην Ανατολή, Αθήνα, εκδ. Ροές / δοκίμια, 2007,263 σελίδες
Authors: Μποτουροπούλου Ιφιγένεια
Published: February 2017

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Embiricos Lecteur de Proust
Authors: Bouchard Jacques
Published: February 2017

Στην βιβλιοθήκη του Ανδρέα Εμπειρίκου (1901-1975) σώζονται 9 τόμοι από τα Άπαντα του Marcel Proust, τους οποίους απέκτησε ο Εμπειρίκος από τις 17 Μαΐου 1926 και ύστερα. Μερικοί τόμοι της σειράς περιέχουν ιδιόχειρες σημειώσεις και άλλες ενδείξεις μιας «προσεγμένης» ανάγνωσης: παρουσιάζουν σίγουρα ενδιαφέρον για την μελέτη της διαμόρφωσης του πρώτου υπερρεαλιστή ποιητή και ψυχαναλυτή της Ελλάδας.
Translation's Representations
Authors: Hermans Theo
Published: February 2017

Ακολουθώντας τις καθιερωμένες μεταφορές που περιγράφουν τη μετάφρασημε ερμηνευτικούς όρους, ως τη μεταβίβαση και ανάκτηση ενός κατά ταάλλα απροσπέλαστου νοήματος, το άρθρο προτείνει να κοιτάξουμε πέρα απόαυτή τη συμβατική αυτοπαρουσίαση και να επικεντρωθούμε στην υβριδική,πλουραλιστική φύση των μεταφρασμένων κειμένων" προτείνει ακόμη να εστιάσουμετην προσοχή μας στους προκαθορισμένους αυτοαναφορικούς τρόπους μετους οποίους οι μεταφράσεις αναπαριστούν τα κείμενα-πηγές τους. Όμως, εφόσονη περιγραφή της μετάφρασης είναι επίσης μια μορφή μετάφρασης τηςμετάφρασης, πρέπει να συμφιλιωθούμε με την υβριδική φύση των δικών μαςπεριγραφών. Από αυτή την άποψη οι Μεταφραστικές Σπουδές θα μπορούσαννα διδαχθούν από το παράδειγμα της Εθνογραφίας, όπου η επίγνωση των προβλημάτωντης αναπαράστασης της ετερότητας έχει οδηγήσει σε αυτοστοχα-στικές και αυτοκριτικές πρακτικές. Εαν η μετάφραση καθεαυτή δεν είναι ποτέαθώα, το ίδιο ισχύει και για τις περί αυτήν θεωρήσεις μας. Το άρθρο βασίζεταιμερικώς στην εναρκτήρια ομιλία του συγγραφέα με τίτλο «Translation'sOther», η οποία δόθηκε το Μάρτιο του 1996.
Η ξένη λογοτεχνία από μετάφραση στην πρωτοβάθμια εκπαίδευση: Το παράδειγμα των νεότερων σχολικών αναγνωσμάτων
Authors: Ανδρειωμένος Γιώργος
Published: February 2017

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Πτυχές του καβαφικού μοντερνισμού: Τα «αποσιωπημένα» πεζά ποιήματα
Authors: Κατσιγιάννη Άννα
Published: February 2017

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Τα δέκα χρόνια της «Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Γενικής Και Συγκριτικής Γραμματολογίας»
Authors: Στεργιόπουλος Κώστας
Published: February 2017

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Μεταφράζοντας τη σιωπή (οι αντινομίες της μετάφρασης
Authors: Block de Behar Lisa
Published: February 2017

Το μέλημα του ποιητή κατά την ποιητική πράξη είναι να αναπληρώσει τις εναλλαγές της ιδιωματικής διάχυσης μέσα από μια σημασιολογική στρατηγική που επιτρέπει στο νόημα -στα νοήματα- της σιωπής να αντηχεί εν μέσω διαφορετικών γλωσσών ή διαφορετικών χρονικών στιγμών της ίδιας γλώσσας αποκαλύπτοντας ή παρασιωπώντας μια υπεκφεύγουσα πολυγλωσσία, ασυνεχή ή αποσπασματική· είναι η μόνη δυνατή παρέκκλιση απέναντι στους περιορισμούς μιας μονογλωσσίας στην οποία, άλλωστε, αρνείται να υποκύψει. Η κοινή γλώσσα παίρνει τις αποστάσεις της από την ιστορική κοινότητα προσπαθώντας να προσεγγίσει μια αρχέγονη γλώσσα που οι απαρχές της διαφεύγουν, ένα όριο που, όπως ο ορίζοντας, χάνεται συνεχώς, σιωπηλά. Η ποίηση εκφράζει και δείχνει τη διαλογική κατάσταση ενός λόγου που τείνει να αποκαταστήσει, χάρη σε μια διαγλωσσική πρακτική, τα θραύσματα ενός συμβόλου που είναι σύμβολο της δικής του θραύσης. Η προσέγγιση αυτή επιχειρεί μια κριτική του παγκοσμιοποιητικού πληθωρισμού προκειμένου να επανεξετάσει την οικουμενικότητα, η οποία τίθεται σε αμφισβήτηση από την επιβολή της τεχνολογίας και τις ασάφειες μιας γραφής που σβήνει τα ίχνη μιας, υποτιθέμενης, αρχαιολογίας.
Parody: Dimensions and Pespectives. Edited, with an introduction, a bibliography, and an index by Beate Müller. Rodopi Perspectives on Modern Literature, Amsterdam - Atlanta, GA 1997, 313p.
Authors: Siaflékis Z.
Published: February 2017

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Μια πολυφωνική μελέτη της θεωρίας της λογοτεχνίας, Marc Angenot, Jean Bessiere, Douwe Fokkema, Eva Kushner (επιμ.), Θεωρία της λογοτεχνίας. Προβλήματα και προοπτικές, μτφρ. Τιτίκα Δημητρούλια
Authors: Ιωακειμίδου Λητώ
Published: February 2017

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Ελληνική ποίηση και κινηματογράφος: Το παράδειγμα μιας σύγκρισης: Τάκης Σινόπουλος, Νεκρόδειπνος- Alain Resnais, Hiroshima mon amour
Authors: Γαραντούδης Ευριπίδης
Published: February 2017

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Ο Διονύσιος Σολωμός και οι ευρωπαίοι εικαστικοί καλλιτέχνες: Παράλληλες εικόνες της Ελληνικής επανάστασης
Authors: Μύστακας Ελευθέριος , Τσοτσόρου Αλίκη
Published: February 2017

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Ο απόηχος της Evolution creatrice του Bergson στην κίνηση των ιδεών στη Γαλλία και η υποδοχή του φιλοσόφου στην Ελλάδα
Authors: Μποτουροπούλου Ιφιγένεια
Published: February 2017

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In silico discovery of terpenoid metabolism in Cannabis sativa
Authors: Massimino Luca
Published: February 2017

Due to their efficacy, cannabis based therapies are currently being prescribed for the treatment of many different medical conditions. Interestingly, treatments based on the use of cannabis flowers or their derivatives have been shown to be very effective, while therapies based on drugs containing THC alone lack therapeutic value and lead to increased side effects, likely resulting from the absence of other pivotal entourage compounds found in the Phyto-complex. Among these compounds are terpenoids, which are not produced exclusively by cannabis plants, so other plant species must share many of the enzymes involved in their metabolism. In the present work, 23,630 transcripts from the canSat3 reference transcriptome were scanned for evolutionarily conserved protein domains and annotated in accordance with their predicted molecular functions. A total of 215 evolutionarily conserved genes encoding enzymes presumably involved in terpenoid metabolism are described, together with their expression profiles in different cannabis plant tissues at different developmental stages. The resource presented here will aid future investigations on terpenoid metabolism inCannabis sativa.
Inhibition of CD34+ cell migration by matrix metalloproteinase-2 during acute myocardial ischemia, counteracted by ischemic preconditioning
Authors: Lukovic Dominika , Zlabinger Katrin , Gugerell Alfred , Spannbauer Andreas , Pavo Noemi , Mandic Ljubica , Weidenauer Denise T. , Kastl Stefan , Kaun Christoph , Posa Aniko , Sabdyusheva Litschauer Inna , Winkler Johannes , Gyöngyösi Mariann
Published: February 2017

Background. Mobilization of bone marrow-origin CD34+ cells was investigated 3 days (3d) after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) with/without ischemic preconditioning (IP) in relation to stromal-derived factor-1 (SDF-1α)/ chemokine receptor type 4 (CXCR4) axis, to search for possible mechanisms behind insufficient cardiac repair in the first days post-AMI. Methods. Closed-chest reperfused AMI was performed by percutaneous balloon occlusion of the mid-left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery for 90min, followed by reperfusion in pigs. Animals were randomized to receive either IP initiated by 3x5min cycles of re-occlusion/re-flow prior to AMI (n=6) or control AMI (n=12). Blood samples were collected at baseline, 3d post-AMI, and at 1-month follow-up to analyse chemokines and mobilized CD34+ cells. To investigate the effect of acute hypoxia, SDF-1α and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 in vitro were assessed, and a migration assay of CD34+ cells toward cardiomyocytes was performed. Results. Reperfused AMI induced significant mobilisation of CD34+ cells (baseline: 260±75 vs. 3d: 668±180; P<0.001) and secretion of MMP-2 (baseline: 291.83±53.40 vs. 3d: 369.64±72.89; P=0.011) into plasma, without affecting the SDF-1α concentration. IP led to the inhibition of MMP-2 (IP: 165.67±47.99 vs. AMI: 369.64±72.89; P=0.004) 3d post-AMI, accompanied by increased release of SDF-1α (baseline: 23.80±12.36 vs. 3d: 45.29±11.31; P=0.05) and CXCR4 (baseline: 0.59±0.16 vs. 3d: 2.06±1.42; P=0.034), with a parallel higher level of mobilisation of CD34+ cells (IP: 881±126 vs. AMI: 668±180; P=0.026), compared to non-conditioned AMI. In vitro, CD34+ cell migration toward cardiomyocytes was enhanced by SDF-1α, which was completely abolished by 90min hypoxia and co-incubation with MMP-2. Conclusions. Non-conditioned AMI induces MMP-2 release, hampering the ischemia-induced increase in SDF-1α and CXCR4 by cleaving the SDF-1α/CXCR4 axis, with diminished mobilization of the angiogenic CD34+ cells. IP might influence CD34+ cell mobilization via inhibition of MMP-2.
Organization Design, Proximity, and Productivity Responses to Upward Social Comparison
Authors: Obloj Tomasz , Zenger Todd
Published: February 2017

We investigate the mechanisms that shape social comparison in organizations and generate social comparison costs. In particular, we focus on heterogeneity in the strength and type of incentives and argue that, from an efficient design perspective, such variance in rewards is a double-edged sword. While the sorting and incentive effects that result may increase productivity, the social comparison processes that arise may dampen it. We posit that the mechanisms underlying these behavioral costs are shaped not only by the magnitude of reward variance, but by the formal and informal design elements shaping the distance of advantaged peers. In other words, the more proximate socially, structurally, or geographically are those to whom one socially compares, the larger the behavioral response. Empirically, we use an unanticipated event during which outlets of a bank, previously operating under essentially homogenous incentives, were assigned to tournament groups with differing ex ante probabilities of winning a prize—an event that increases variance in awards and hence generates an impetus for social comparison. We find that units with more socially, geographically, and structurally proximate peers assigned to ”advantaged” tournament groups decreased their productivity. We discuss implications of these results for organizational design and boundaries.

The online appendix is available at https://doi.org/10.1287/orsc.2016.1103 .
O horizonte da justiça transicional em Uruguai | The horizon of transitional justice in Uruguay
Authors: Roldan Andrés Del Río
Published: February 2017

A investigação e o castigo às violações dos direitos humanos das ditaduras nos países da América Latina se tornaram uma questão inevitável para o fortalecimento e a consolidação das democracias da região. No presente trabalho, observaremos os principais eventos no processo de justiça transicional no Uruguai desde o governo de Jose Pepe Mujica até os dias de hoje (2010-2016). Analisaremos os principais eventos recentes observando a participação dos (e nos) tribunais no processo de luta pela memória, verdade e justiça. Examinaremos as novidades e desafios no horizonte da justiça transicional no Uruguai.  O estudo tenta colaborar com o debate atual sobre os processos de revisão do passado violento na nossa região, desde a perspectiva da justiça transicional.ABSTRACTThe investigation and punishment for violations of the human rights of dictatorships in Latin America have become an unavoidable issue for the strengthening and consolidation of democracies in the region. In this paper, we will observe the major events in the transitional justice process in Uruguay since the government of Jose Pepe Mujica to the present day (2010-2016). We will review the main recent events observing the participation of (and in) the courts in the struggle for memory, truth and justice. We will examine the new challenges on the horizon of transitional justice in Uruguay. The study attempts to collaborate in the current debate about the violent past review processes in our region, from the perspective of transitional justice.Palavras-chave: Justiça transicional; Lei de Caducidade; Ditadura; Suprema Corte de Justiça; UruguaiKeywords: Transitional Justice; Law Forfeiture; Dictatorship; Supreme Court; UruguayDOI: 10.12957/rmi.2016.25242Recebido em 08 de Outubro de 2016 | Aceito em 15 de Dezembro de 2016Received on October 08, 2016 | Accepted on December 15, 2016
Apresentação/Presentaction
Authors: Internacional Mural
Published: February 2017

DOI: 10.12957/rmi.2016.27253
Improving documentation in surgical operation notes
Authors: Parwaiz Hammad , Perera Rushan , Creamer John , Macdonald Hamish , Hunter Ian
Published: February 2017

Background:

Accurate documentation in surgical operation notes is crucial in facilitating the postoperative care of surgical patients and forms an important medicolegal document. This study audited the quality and completeness of documentation in surgical operation notes at a single district general hospital against the Royal College of Surgeons (2014) Good Surgical Practice guidelines, and looked to improve clinical practice through improved compliance with these guidelines.

Method:

A total of 101 operation notes were audited from a variety of surgical specialities in November 2014 (cycle 1) and 100 notes in May 2015 (cycle 2). Documentation was audited against 19 standards found in the Royal College of Surgeons guidelines. The results were presented at the trust clinical governance meeting. Interventions included clinician education, aide memoires in theatres and the introduction of a new operation note.

Results:

Six of the 19 standards had >90% compliance in cycle 1 and 12 out of 19 in cycle 2. There were dramatic improvements in documentation in many fields including time (4% to 60%, P<0.0001), elective or emergency procedure (1% to 83%, P<0.0001), problems or complications (67% to 100%, P=0.016), estimated blood loss (2% to 73%, P<0.0001), antibiotic prophylaxis (47% to 96%, P<0.0001), venous thromboembolism prophylaxis (43% to 83%, P<0.0001) and signature (78% to 97%, P<0.0001).

Conclusions:

This audit has demonstrated that significant improvements in documentation in operation notes can be achieved through simple interventions. The introduction of an improved operation note that addresses each standard from the Royal College of Surgeons guidelines helped to guide clinicians to include important and relevant information.
Patient blood management: an update of current guidance in clinical practice
Authors: Peters Jayne , Pendry Kate
Published: February 2017

Patient blood management is a global, evidence-based, multidisciplinary initiative to reduce unnecessary blood transfusion while optimizing other available techniques. This article summarizes current patient blood management strategies and highlights future developments in UK practice.
Mindfulness in the Higher Education Classroom - Improving Student Knowledge Retention with Meditation
Authors: Youmans Robert
Published: February 2017

New research shows that even very simple forms of meditation training canenhance the cognitive skills required for successful knowledge retention. Thissession will explain why researchers believe that meditation can improve students'performance. Session participants will learn how to teach or administer a simpleform of meditation called the "counting method" that is taught to novices withinthe Zen Buddhist meditation tradition. The main purpose of this form of meditationtraining is to improve the practitioner's concentration, which allows students tolearn more during lectures or study sessions.
Research in the public sphere: Connecting students & the community
Authors: Stoy Kevin , Nguyen Mai , Carden Filipe
Published: February 2017

Despite increased pressure on academia to produce job-ready graduates, students can still learn how to discover new knowledge and put that knowledge to use without compromising the important lessons a liberal education and the interdisciplinary research process teaches. An innovative course in Mason’s Honors College called “Research in the Public Sphere” connects student researchers from across all disciplines with Northern Virginia nonprofits and businesses whose pressing challenges serve as a starting point for student research projects. Students develop their research questions around the needs of these public entities, exploring and examining their research questions from multiple perspectives. Now in its third installation, this “translational” research course demonstrates to students important relations and distinctions between “pure” and “applied” research, helping them translate their learning to the public sphere. Bio-engineering, computer science, finance, government and international politics, neuroscience, psychology, and systems engineering majors have all taken the course. Two students who took the course will share some specific research experiences and learning gains.  Lesson plans will be made available for those interested in particular assignments from the course.
Estimativa de recargas hídricas subterrâneas potenciais voluntárias e involuntárias em áreas urbanas
Authors: Peixoto Filipe Da Silva , Cavalcante Itabaraci Nazareno , Silveira Renata Nayara Câmara Miranda , De Araújo Karen Vendramini
Published: February 2017

O estudo buscou quantificar a recarga potencial de água subterrânea em bairros localizados em sub-bacias urbanas na cidade de Fortaleza - Ceará considerando, para isto, as recargas potenciais naturais de origem pluvial e a recarga potencial artificial, esta proveniente dos vazamentos na rede de abastecimento e dos Sistemas Estáticos de Esgotamento Sanitário – SEES representados, respectivamente, pela Recarga Hídrica Natural Potencial – RHNP e Recarga Hídrica Artificial Involuntária Potencial - RHAIP. Produziu-se um modelo de fluxo hídrico subterrâneo visando à identificação de áreas de recarga e descarga. Foi aplicado o método do balanço hídrico para a quantificação da RHNP. A estimativa do RHAIP foi realizada com auxílio de dados do Censo de 2010 do Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística - IBGE, que foram dispostos e analisados em Sistema de Informação Geográfica – SIG. Os volumes de RHNP são superiores aos de RHAIP que, por sua vez, representam 1,07 milhões de m3/ano de efluentes domésticos via SEES e por vazamentos na rede geral de distribuição de água, que possui volume estimado em 1,51 milhões de m3/ ano considerando-se um consumo diário per capita de 225 L/hab. A recarga total foi estimada em 12,3 milhões de m3/ano, sendo que a RHAIP é responsável por 20,9% da recarga potencial total.
Digital Game Addiction Scale for Children
Çocuklar İçin Dijital Oyun Bağımlılığı Ölçeği
Authors: Hazar Zekihan , Hazar Muhsin , Hazar Muhsin , Hazar Muhsin
Published: February 2017

The aim of this study is to determine the validity and reliability of the Digital Game Addiction Scale for Children. The sample group with a mean age of 12 consisted of 364 persons, 152 female (42%) and 212 male (58%). Explanatory factor analysis (AFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (DFA) were performed to ensure the validity of the scale. In the explanatory factor analysis, the items are aggregated under four factors and explain 47.953 of the total variance. The first sub-factor consists of 7th, 10th, 12th, 15th, 19th, 20th, 30th, the second sub-factor consists of 1st, 3rd, 16th, 22nd, 24th, 28th, 31st, the third sub-factor consists of 17th, 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th, the fourth sub-factor consist of 2nd, 4th, 13th,14th items. Within the scope of item analysis, the mean scores of the sub 27% (individuals with high levels of measured characteristics) of the group and the top 27% (individuals with low levels of measured characteristics) of the group was examined by conducting independent t-test. Confirmatory factor analysis results have been found to meet standard compliance indices. The reliability of the instrument was tested by the Cronbach Alpha internal consistency coefficient and the Test-retest method. When the reliability analysis results are taken into account, it can be said that the scale is a reliable measuring tool. ÖzetBu çalışmanın amacı; “Çocuklar İçin Dijital Oyun Bağımlılığı Ölçeği” nin geçerlik ve güvenirliğini tespit etmektir. 152’si kız (%42), 212’ si erkek (%58) toplam 364 kişilik çalışma gurubunun yaş ortalaması 12’dir. Ölçeğin yapı geçerliğini sağlamak amacıyla açımlayıcı faktör analizi (AFA) ve doğrulayıcı faktör analizi (DFA) yapılmıştır. Açımlayıcı faktör analizinde maddeler dört faktör altında toplanmış ve toplam varyansın 47.953’ ünü açıklamaktadır. Birinci alt faktör 7.,10.,12.,15.,19.,20.,30., ikinci alt faktör 1.,3.,16.,22.,24.,28.,31., üçüncü alt faktör 17.,21.,23.,25.,27.,29., dördüncü alt faktör 2.,4.,13.,14., maddelerden oluşmuştur. Ölçek maddelerinin ayırt ediciliğini belirlemek amacıyla madde analizi kapsamında, toplam ölçek puanına göre belirlenen alt % 27 ve üst % 27 gruplarının ortalama puanları bağımsız t-testi yapılarak incelenmiştir. Yapılan analizlerde ölçekte yer alan maddelerin alt-üst grupların ayırt edilmesinde oldukça güvenilir sonuçlar verdiği söylenebilir. Doğrulayıcı faktör analizi sonuçlarının standart uyum indekslerini karşıladığı sonucuna varılmıştır.  Ölçme aracının güvenirliği, Cronbach Alfa iç tutarlık katsayısı ve Test-tekrar test yöntemi ile test edilmiştir. Sonuç olarak, yapılan analizler, “ÇİDOBÖ’ nün çocukların dijital oyun bağımlılık durumunu ölçme ve değerlendirmede geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçek olduğunu ortaya koymuştur.
Bio-refinery for Wastewater Remediation: How to Adopt Microalgae? (Part II)
Authors: Chagin Megan , Brewer Darren J.
Published: February 2017

Developing microalgae on wastewater offers new bits of knowledge for the microalgae business and in addition the wastewater treatment industry. The utilization of wastewaters for developing microalgae is essential keeping in mind the end goal to decrease the cost of microalgae creation. This is an essential for microalgae to enter the vitality advertise through biofuels. The wastewater treatment industry is confronting difficulties, (for example, micro pollutants destiny) that instigate the improvement of different options. Microalgae-related procedures can be an intriguing other option to the traditional enacted slime prepare. In spite of these two open doors, numerous innovative work challenges have still to be overcome keeping in mind the end goal to benefit from the maximum capacity of the blend of microalgae creation and wastewater treatment, to be specific in the advancement of vigorous, beneficial wastewater-adjusted micro algal species, and in the change and development of development and downstream preparing frameworks which will take into consideration better development, collecting and transformation of the algal biomass.
El árbol de Adán, de Gerardo Guinea Diez. Narrativa y memoria del genocidio guatemalteco (El árbol de Adán, by Gerardo Guinea Diez. Narrative and Remembrance of the Genocide in Guatemala)
Authors: López Martínez María Del Pilar
Published: February 2017

El estudio analiza la propuesta estética de una de las novelas menos estudiadas sobre el genocidio guatemalteco: El árbol de Adán. Se efectúa un recorrido sobre la obra de ficción del escritor Gerardo Guinea Diez, e incursiona en algunos elementos de su poética para señalar las diferencias con la llamada «literatura de posguerra centroamericana», así como con el modelo predominante que entre los historiadores literarios se tiene. Muestra esos otros imaginarios que desde el interior de los países centroamericanos se construyen, muchas veces a contrapelo de lo que se conoce desde fuera de las fronteras del Istmo.This study analyzes the aesthetic proposal of one of the least known novels about the Guatemalan genocide: El Árbol de Adán (Adam’s Tree). It explores the fictional works of Gerardo Guinea Diez, and addresses the author’s poetic style, to emphasize the discrepancies between his work and that of the so-called “post-war school of Central American literature” and the predominant model supported by historians. The article reveals these other imaginary worlds created from within the Central American countries, but which often contrast with widespread perceptions of those who are outside the region.
Fisiognomía y fealdad cómica en la caricatura política de Enrique Hine (Physiognomy and Comic Ugliness in the Political Cartoons of Enrique Hine)
Authors: Baltodano Román Gabriel
Published: February 2017

Este artículo trata la caricatura política; en particular, el significado ideológico construido mediante dos procedimientos empleados en la sátira política de combate contra el liberal Ricardo Jiménez Oreamuno, a saber: la comparación fisiognómica (con figuras míticas y animales) y la fealdad cómica (Bergson) como rigidez mental, moral e intelectual. Se centra en las caricaturas del artista gráfico Enrique Hine Saborío, editor del periódico humorístico El Cometa.This article addresses political cartoons, and focuses on the ideological meaning constructed using two procedures found in political protest satire against the Costa Rican liberal Ricardo Jiménez-Oreamuno. They include the physiognomical comparison (with mythical figures and animals) and comic ugliness (Bergson) as mental, moral and intellectual rigidity. This study examines on the caricatures of the graphic artist Enrique Hine-Saborío , editor of the comic Costa Rican newspaper El Cometa.
Rubén Darío en Heredia
Authors: Dobles Segreda Luis
Published: February 2017

Entre el 24 de agosto de 1891 y el 10 de mayo de 1892 el poeta nicaragüense Rubén Darío vivió en Costa Rica. Durante algunos días se hospedó en casa del escritor y político costarricense Luis Rafael Flores (1860-1938), en la ciudad de Heredia. De tan notable acontecimiento, Flores quiso dejar constancia escrita, por lo que le pidió al joven escritor Luis Dobles Segreda que redactase unas páginas. El resultado fue un breve artículo que Dobles Segreda tituló «Rubén Darío en Heredia». Se publicó en la revista Athenea, en el número 6 del 15 de julio de 1920 (pp. 929-932). Inmediatamente se incluye una página de Darío dedicada a la ciudad. Ambos documentos, por su importancia histórica, los reproduce Letras, como parte del homenaje al gran poeta hispanoamericano, cuyo centenario de su fallecimiento se conmemora durante 2016 en el mundo literario y académico de habla hispana.Sherry E. GapperDirectora
Pediatric Exposures to Veterinary Pharmaceuticals
Authors: Tomasi Suzanne , Roberts Kristin J. , Stull Jason , Spiller Henry A. , McKenzie Lara B.
Published: February 2017

OBJECTIVE:

To describe the epidemiology of veterinary pharmaceutical-related exposures to children based on calls to a regional poison control center.

METHODS:

A retrospective analysis of pediatric (≤19 years of age) exposures to pharmaceutical products intended for animal use, managed by a regional poison control center from 1999 through 2013, was conducted. Case narratives were reviewed and coded for exposure-related circumstances and intended species. Descriptive statistics were generated.

RESULTS:

From 1999 through 2013, the Central Ohio Poison Center received 1431 calls that related to a veterinary pharmaceutical exposure for children ≤19 years of age. Most of the pediatric calls (87.6%) involved children ≤5 years of age. Exploratory behavior was the most common exposure-related circumstance (61.4%) and ingestion accounted for the exposure route in 93% of cases. Substances commonly associated with exposures included: veterinary drugs without human equivalent (17.3%), antimicrobial agents (14.8%), and antiparasitics (14.6%). Based on substance and quantity, the majority of exposures (96.9%) were not expected to result in long-term or lasting health effects and were managed at home (94.1%). A total of 80 cases (5.6%) were referred to a health care facility, and 2 cases resulted in a moderate health effect.

CONCLUSIONS:

Children ≤5 years of age are most at risk for veterinary pharmaceutical-related exposures. Although most exposures do not result in a serious medical outcome, efforts to increase public awareness, appropriate product dispensing procedures, and attention to home storage practices may reduce the risk of veterinary pharmaceutical exposures to young children.