bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparison of liquidity based and financial performance based indicators in financial analysis
Authors: Pustylnick Igor
Published: May 2017

Research background: Since the turn of the 21st century financial statement manipulations became the center of attention for accountants, auditors and financial analysts. Since being classified by the regulators as fraudulent, earnings management has required a separate detection methodology. The majority of detection research is performed through the comparison of a large number of statements for the same company in order to find irregularities in earnings behavior. Shortening of the detection time and the amount of data becomes important.Purpose of the article: The goal was to compare the characteristics of M-Score and ?P-?R and to find their advantages and limitations. Applying both indicators to the different samples, the research attempted to determine the statistical connection between them and to set up the limits of their applicability. Since M-Score indicator is liquidity-based, this research attempted to determine to which extent M-Score and Z-Score are statistically related.Methods: The research paper compares the behavior of both indicators using various samples of financial data: the sample of companies, charged with fraud, the sample with exceptional liquidity, the large random sample and the sample from the emerging market economy. Based on the original observations, two other subsamples (one based on poor Z-Score and one based on exceptional Z-Score) were extracted from the main sample. For all samples ?P-?R, M-Score and Z-Score were statistically compared among and between themselves.Findings and value added: The research found the limitations of ?P-?R and M-Score in the stable markets and was able to connect them in the emerging market by using linear regression model (also including Z-Score). The research confirmed that M-Score can mistake exceptional performance for manipulations, resulted in Type I errors. ?P-?R appeared somewhat coarse and prone to Type II errors. The combined use of both in the emerging markets will provide the best approach.
Comparison of selected internationally recognized brand valuation methods
Authors: Janoskova Katarina , Krizanova Anna
Published: May 2017

Research background: There are many consultative groups and market research companies on the market that have also brand valuation included in their service portfolios. Such companies tend to adopt their own unique approaches to value brands to face increasing competition, which is also reinforced by the fact that brand constitutes the company's most valuable commercial and  intangible assets. The paper compares selected internationally recognized brand valuation methods, using the mathematical statistics apparatus (Pearson and Spearman correlation coefficients), on the sample of 12 global well-known brands (Apple, Google, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Facebook, Toyota, IBM, Disney, McDonald's, General Electric, Samsung and Amazon).Purpose of the article: The aim is to analyze the brand values and the methods applied for possible deviations, and identify whether they are statistically significant and/or find any statistical correlation, or eventually recognize them as totally different and independent approaches.Methods: The analysis is carried out by pairwise comparison of selected brand values provided by selected consultative companies (Forbes, Interbrand, Brand Finance and Millward Brown). The degree of correlation of brand values provided by respective consultative groups is calculated using the following correlation coefficients: Pearson's correlation coefficient and its modified non-parametric version involving ordinals ? Spearman's rank correlation coefficient.Findings and Value added: The analysis proved the highest correlation of the brand values provided by the Forbes and Interbrand; Subsequently, a trend analysis is carried out to determine the development over time, identifying the most striking development in the brand values provided by Millward Brown (BrandZTM) for the period 2013?2016.
QUALITY OF NURSING DOCUMENTATION AND NURSE’S OBJECTIVE WORKLOAD BASED ON TIME AND MOTION STUDY (TMS)
Authors: Prakosa Mira Amelynda , Nursalam Nursalam , Asmoro Candra Panji
Published: May 2017

Introduction. The quality of documentation can decrease because of bad admission filling of documentation. Workload is one of the factor that can influence admission filling of documentation. This study was aimed to analyze the correlation between nurse’s objective workload and the quality of nursing documentation in RSU Haji. Method. The design of this study was descriptive correlation with cross-sectional approach. The population on this study was the nurse that works in Marwah 3 and 4 inpatient care in RSU Haji Surabaya. The number of the sample was 14 respondents were selected by simple random sampling. The independent variable was nurse’s objective workload and the dependent variable was quality of nursing documentation. The data were analyzed by using regression logistic. Result. Nurse’s objective workload in RSU Haji was 72%. There was no correlational between nurse’s objective workload with the completeness of nursing documentation (P= 0,999), also nurse’s objective workload with accurate of nursing documentation (P= 0,999). Discussion. This study concluded that nurse’s objective workload was low and quality of nursing documentation was accurate enough and complete enough. Next researcher should provide precise operational so the factors that affected the quality of documentation can be reached and the workload of the nurses in RSU Haji become ideal.Keyword:  nurses, quality of nursing documentation, objective workload
Sustainability in Historic Urban Environments: Effect of gentrification in the process of sustainable urban revitalization
Authors: Rahbarianyazd Rokhsaneh
Published: May 2017

Considering the three-dimensional process of sustainability (physical- economical and social), the aim of conservation for making historic urban environment sustainable should be matched with these dimensions. Therefore, earlier conservation policies have progressed from a simple and restrictive concern with preservation to an increased concern for revitalization and enhancement. This means a physical revitalization may be short-lived and un-sustained. Within the process of revitalization, historic environments become the main locations of gentrification induced by urban revitalization which may involve social cost. Accordingly, this paper develops theoretical concepts on “sustainability in historic urban environment” with a particular emphasis on a social issue in terms of gentrification. Also with the result derived from theoretical parts concludes that social changes through gentrification contribute to sustaining the historic environments.
The Scale of Public Space: Taksim Square in Istanbul
Authors: Sadri Senem Zeybekoglu
Published: May 2017

This article aims at following the traces of the transformation of public sphere in Turkey through its manifestations on urban public spaces with the case study of Taksim Square. In this attempt, the article illustrates how Taksim square, as a public space, has been shaped by struggles between different ideologies, discourses, political decisions and daily activities taking place at personal, interpersonal, local, national, supranational and global scales. Through this way this article also aims at understanding how these contestations at different scales are affecting people, individually and collectively, from daily life practices to political integration. The article also discusses that our daily life practices and preferences are political decisions and our participation in public sphere occurs through those daily actions of the personal spheres. Therefore, the article suggests that a paradigm shift is needed in the design and production of the built environments that will facilitate the coexistence of multiple counter publics.
Copyright © 2017 Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs.
Extradural Cystic Lesion
Authors: Dolbeer Jeffery , Crowell Michael , Goss Donald
Published: May 2017

A 21-year-old male military academy cadet was evaluated in a physical therapy clinic for worsening lower back pain 2 months after picking up a dumbbell. Following examination and follow-up, the therapist ordered radiographs and referred the patient to primary care due to worsening symptoms. Magnetic resonance imaging ordered by the physician revealed an extradural cystic lesion.

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2017;47(5):368. doi:10.2519/jospt.2017.6584
Honesty is the best policy: A brief overview of retraction notices
Authors: Menezes Ritesh G , Ram Pradhum , Fatima Huda , Sathian Brijesh
Published: May 2017

It has been said that practice makes progress and progress leads to perfection, and we have made immense progress by the formation and revision of retraction policies and this has understandably led to the publication of more authentic literature in recent times. However, multiple hurdles still do exist and by virtue of authentic studies we hope to overcome them with the eventual goal of a world of publication free of misconduct.
Systematic Differences in HIV, Syphilis and Risk Behaviors among Street Based and Establishment Based Female Sex Workers in Kathmandu Valley of Nepal
Authors: Kakchapati Sampurna , Paudel Tarun , Maharjan Manju , Lim Apiradee
Published: May 2017

Background: Female Sex Workers (FSWs) are main drivers of the HIV epidemic in Nepal. The work environment of sex work in Nepal is differentiated into establishment based (e.g. massage parlors, dance restaurants, hotels and lodges) and street based (e.g. streets, parks and markets). The study compares HIV, syphilis and risk behaviours among establishment-based FSWs and street-based FSWs in Kathmandu Valley of Nepal.Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional bio-behavioral surveys in 2006, 2008, 2011 and 2015 aimed to sample 2093 FSWs using two stage cluster sampling in the Kathmandu valley. Statistical analysis used chi-squared tests and logistic regression models to assess differences of HIV, syphilis and risk behaviors among street-based FSWs and establishment-based FSWs.Results: The study included 39.7% street-based FSWs and 60.3% establishment-based FSWs. The street-based FSWs had lower education levels, older age groups, separated, longer duration of sex work and inconsistent condom used with clients than establishment-based FSWs (p<0.05). Establishment-based FSWs were lower exposure to HIV intervention programs and pervasive alcohol consumption and use of drugs (p<0.05). The multivariate analysis showed that street-based FSWs were more likely of HIV test (aOR=1.25, 95%CI=1.04, 1.49), HIV (aOR=4.72, 95%CI=2.19, 10.15) and syphilis (aOR=7.96, 95%CI=3.49, 18.15) than establishment-based FSWs.Conclusion: Street-based FSWs possessed higher risk behaviour and have higher HIV and syphilis prevalence. HIV prevention interventions targeting FSWs should consider risks and vulnerability of street-based FSWs.
Entwicklungen im Bereich der Fernerkundung für forstliche Anwendungen
Authors: Ginzler Christian , Waser Lars T.
Published: May 2017

Progress in remote sensing for forestry applications

Over the past ten years significant advances have been made in remote sensing data and methods for forestry applications. In many cases datasets are no longer limited to use for case studies or the development of methods, but are available for large area applications, often with high temporal resolution. Aerial image acquisition, including in near infrared, has become standard thanks to the use of digital cameras. Colour infrared orthophotos are easily embedded into GIS applications at the cantonal and national level. Aerial laser scanning data has almost become the norm for many applications. Tools integrated into common working environments are available which allow for the efficient analysis of 3-D point clouds and the realisation of valuable products describing forested areas. Terrestrial laser scanning is also nearing operational applicability for many purposes. Remote sensing is continually developing into a practical instrument for daily work. As long as users are aware of the possibilities and also the limitations, remote sensing offers substantial potential to support and optimise terrestrial inventory and for the generation of additional large-scale values.
Mothers' perception on recreational activities in the treatment of childhood cancer
Authors: Oliveira Evelyne De Lourdes Neves , Silva Eliane Cristina da , Coutinho Silva Maria Fátima  Oliveira , Coutinho Simone Elizabeth Duarte , Sales Ana Maria Coutinho de , Souza Alana Tamar Oliveira de , De Andrade Suzete Patrício , França Jael Rúbia Figueiredo de Sá
Published: May 2017

This study aims to understand the perception of mothers of children with cancer from playing. This was a qualitative study, carried February and April 2016. Six mother were interviewed, who accompanied their children during treatment at a non-governmental organization (NGO) that functions as a support house for children and adolescents with cancer. From the organization of the empirical material, two categories emerged: The mothers’ perception on the playful during the oncological treatment and the spirituality adopted by the mothers after the discovery of the diagnosis. The conclusion is that playfulness fulfills a therapeutic function assisting the child in his/her development, providing joy and pleasure. Mothers, on the other hand, find in faith the strength not to lose hope in the continuity in the caring process. Thus, it is evident that mothers seek the best for the child's well-being, in an attempt to minimize the suffering generated by the experienced situation.
Family Health Medical Practices and Nursing Care: a Bibliometric Approach
Authors: Lago Eliana Campêlo , Oliveira Adelia Dalva da Silva , Almeida Camila Aparecida Pinheiro Landim , Ramos Carmen Viana , Ribeiro Ivonizete Pires , Neiva Luciana Barros de Moura , Feitosa Lucíola Galvão Gondim Correa
Published: May 2017

Objective: to map scientific production on family health and nursing.

Methods: This is a bibliometric study carried out in the ISI Web of Knowledge/Web of ScienceTM in the temporal cut between the years 1957 and 2016, using the following search topics: “family health” and “nursing”. The search results were analyzed according to the temporal evolution of the publications records; The most prominent magazines; The most productive authors; The articles with the highest number of citations and the most productive institutions and citation relations among the most cited groups of articles in global and local relations.

Results: There are 594 papers on Family Health and Nursing, published in 175 journals, written by 1769 authors related to 671 institutions, located in 42 countries, which the University of São Paulo stands out among them for being the most productive with 74 papers. The 19 articles of greatest impact were published from 1991 to 2011.

Conclusion: The Family Health Strategy – FHS stands out as a main activity that promotes family health care in the Brazilian context and the group of most cited paper within the international scenario ensure the relevance of Brazilian studies.

 

Keywords: Family Health. Nursing. Bibliometrics.
Relapsed Cases Of Leprosy In A Hyperendemic City In Northeast Brazil
Authors: Sena Inara Viviane De Oliveira , Da Silva Machado Raylane , Mendes de Brito Bianca Anne , Evangelista de Araújo Telma Maria , Freitas da Silva Grazielle Roberta , Leite Rangel Andrade Elaine Maria
Published: May 2017

Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease enhanced by unfavorable conditions of housing, sanitation and number of cohabitants, especially in cases of relapses.

Objective: To evaluate the relapsed cases of leprosy from 2001 to 2014 in a Brazilian capital.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted in Teresina, a city considered hyperendemic for leprosy. Association Tests (chi-square test or Fisher's exact test) were carried out.

Results: Three hundred and six cases were reported, of which 42.5% were registered in Basic Health Units (BHUs) and 57.5%, in Reference Units (RUs), with predominance of multibacillary forms. There was an association of clinical form of the disease (p < 0.01) and number of affected nerves (p < 0.05) with health units that reported cases. The number of records where the clinical form was ignored was greater in BHUs than in RUs, and the record of the dimorphic form was more frequent in URs.

Conclusions: There are similarities with other studies, but it is believed that underreporting of cases take place in the studied city. Thus, greater attention to confirm the diagnosis of relapse is necessary. Training health professionals on epidemiological surveillance is essentially important, as well as the approrpiate conduct in relapsed cases of the disease in the context of public health.
Sepsis Epidemiology: Settings and Contexts
Authors: Rulim Ana Laís Lacerda , Rulim Marco Antônio Bezerra , Rolim Neto Modesto Leite , Pita Pablo , Batista Isabelita De Luna
Published: May 2017

The development of strategies that goals the reduction of mobidity and mortality of patients with sepsis for health promotion depends of the visibility of the variables that interfere in the establishment of the disease, in the epidemiological local context. The study of sepsis in important because its clinical-microbiological epidemiology is dynamic, depends, for example, of epidemiological factors. Patients with severe sepsis presented a reduction in their quality of life due to the cognitive impairment

 

Key-words: Sepsis, Epidemiological factors, Disease.
Migration, Quality of Life And Health of Brazilian Immigrants in Portugal
Authors: Oliveira Eliany Nazaré , Ximenes Neto Francisco Rosemiro Guimarães , De Almeida Paulo César , Neto Félix
Published: May 2017

Background: Immigrants face many challenges when settling in a foreign country, numerous factors influence this immigrant experience including the resources they bring with them and those they find in the host society. The literature has indicated that a significant number of individuals migrate in search of a better quality of life. In this context, the objective of the study was to analyze the quality of life and health of Brazilian immigrants living in Portugal, using the "Medical Outcomes Study: 36-Item Short Form Survey" (SF-36).
Methods and Results: A cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach developed under the project titled: Health status and quality of life of Brazilian immigrants in Portugal conducted in the first half of 2016, with 682 Brazilian immigrant women over 18 living in Portugal. This study adopted as reference SF-36, a generic instrument for the evaluation of Quality of Life. It can be affirmed that the quality of life and health of Brazilian immigrants living in Portugal is good, since all dimensions presented values above 50%. It was evidenced that Brazilian immigrants who live alone have lower levels of quality of life and health than those who live with someone and, that Brazilian immigrants who are unemployed, have low levels of quality of life and health compared to those who are in another employment situation, and Brazilian immigrants entering the labor market with a workload of more than 40 hours per week present similar levels of quality of life and health compared to those who work fewer hours.
Conclusion: In general, one can affirm that the quality of life and health of Brazilian immigrants living in Portugal is good, but due to the particularities of the migration process in the current political and international context, a systematic monitoring of living conditions and health of this population is necessary.
Keywords: Emigrants and Immigrants; Quality of life; Women, Mental health
Evaluation Of Nursing Assistance To Women During Puerperium
Authors: Dantas Ana Flávia Laurindo de Souza , Bezerra Anne Milane Formiga , Farias Maria do Carmo Andrade Duarte de , Silva Edineide Nunes da , Silva Letícia Sampaio Chaves , Ferreira Wendel Robson Silva , Caldas Mona Lisa Lopes dos Santos
Published: May 2017

Background: During puerperium, a woman undergoes several changes caused by pregnancy and childbirth. At this stage, complications can occur, which, when not identified or taken care of properly, tend to result in morbidity and mortality from preventable causes. The objective of this study was to evaluate the nursing care provided to women during the puerperium period.

Methods: The research is a descriptive exploratory study, with a quantitative approach, carried out in the Family Health Units (FHU) in the municipality of Patos, PB. The population included all the nurses of the FHU. Out of 38 nurses from the FHU, 27 nurses participated. Data were analysed in SPSS (version 21).

Results: The study revealed that the sample consisted mostly of females (92.6%), aged between 32 and 34 years (44.4%), unmarried, between 10 and 15 years of training (37.0%), all with post-graduate degrees. All the professionals interviewed performed a puerperal consultation and reported that the most common complaints were related to difficulty with breastfeeding (92.6%). Most of the participants participated in training courses offered by management (66.7%), but the majority did not participate in scientific events in the area of women's health after graduation.

Conclusion: Thus, it is necessary to consider how actions are carried out in the women's health care programme concerning puerperium in the city under study. These programmes should consider the health needs of this group and training to fully develop the competencies of qualified professionals.
An OMERACT Initiative Toward Consensus to Identify and Characterize Candidate Contextual Factors: Report from the Contextual Factors Working Group
Authors: Finger Monika E. , Boonen Annelies , Woodworth Thasia G. , Escorpizo Reuben , Christensen Robin , Nielsen Sabrina M. , Leong Amye L. , Scholte Voshaar Marieke , Flurey Caroline A. , Milman Nataliya , Verstappen Suzanne M. , Alten Rieke , Guillemin Francis , Kloppenburg Margreet , Beaton Dorcas E. , Tugwell Peter S. , March Lyn M. , Furst Daniel E. , Pohl Christoph
Published: May 2017

Objective.

The importance of contextual factors (CF) for appropriate patient-specific care is widely acknowledged. However, evidence in clinical trials on how CF influence outcomes remains sparse. The 2014 Outcome Measures in Rheumatology (OMERACT) Handbook introduced the role of CF in outcome assessment and defined them as “potential confounders and/or effect modifiers of outcomes in randomized controlled trials.” Subsequently, the CF Methods Group (CFMG) was formed to develop guidance on how to address CF in clinical trials.

Methods.

First, the CFMG conducted an e-mail survey of OMERACT working groups (WG) to analyze how they had addressed CF in outcome measurement so far. The results facilitated an informed discussion at the OMERACT 2016 CFMG Special Interest Group (SIG) session, with the aim of gaining preliminary consensus regarding an operational definition of CF and to make a first selection of potentially relevant CF.

Results.

The survey revealed that the WG had mostly used the OMERACT Handbook and/or the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) definition. However, significant heterogeneity was found in the methods used to identify, refine, and categorize CF candidates. The SIG participants agreed on using the ICF as a framework along with the OMERACT Handbook definition. A list with 28 variables was collected including person-related factors and physical and social environments. Recommendations from the SIG guided the CFMG to formulate 3 preliminary projects on how to identify and analyze CF.

Conclusion.

New methods are urgently needed to assist researchers to identify and characterize CF that significantly influence the interpretation of results in clinical trials. The CFMG defined first steps to develop further guidance.
Treatment Response and Longterm Outcomes in Children with Chronic Nonbacterial Osteomyelitis
Authors: Schnabel Anja , Range Ursula , Hahn Gabriele , Berner Reinhard , Hedrich Christian M.
Published: May 2017

Objective.

The autoinflammatory bone disorder chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis (CNO) covers a wide clinical spectrum, ranging from mild self-limited presentations to chronically active or recurrent courses, which are then referred to as chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO). Little is known about treatment options and longterm outcomes. We investigated treatment responses and outcomes in children with CNO.

Methods.

A retrospective chart review was conducted in a tertiary referral center, covering 2004–2015. Disease activity was measured at 0, 3, 6, 12, and 24 months after treatment initiation, and at the last recorded visit.

Results.

Fifty-six patients with CNO were identified; 44 had multifocal CNO. Fifty percent of patients relapsed after a median of 2.4 years, and as few as 40% remained relapse-free after 5 years. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs were used as first-line treatment in 55 patients, inducing remission after 3 months in all individuals with relapse rates of 50% after 2 years. Further treatment included corticosteroids (n = 23), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) inhibitors (n = 7), and bisphosphonates (n = 8). While 47% of patients with CNO relapsed within 1 year after corticosteroid therapy, favorable outcomes were achieved with TNF-α inhibitors or bisphosphonates (pamidronate).

Conclusion.

CNO is a chronic disease with favorable outcomes within the first year, but high relapse rates in longterm followup. Particularly, patients with CRMO with long-lasting, uncontrolled inflammation were at risk for the development of arthritis. Our findings underscore the importance of a timely diagnosis and treatment initiation. Prospective studies are warranted to establish evidence-based diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to CNO.
GRAPPA Trainees Symposium 2016: A Report from the GRAPPA 2016 Annual Meeting
Authors: Polachek Ari , Stober Carmel B. , Gudbjornsson Bjorn , Ritchlin Christopher T.
Published: May 2017

At the 2016 annual meeting of the Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (GRAPPA) in Miami, Florida, USA, a trainees symposium was held. Rheumatology and dermatology trainees, engaged in psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis research, presented their work. This report briefly reviews 6 oral presentations and 21 posters presented at that meeting.
Basic and Translational Science: A Report from the GRAPPA 2016 Annual Meeting
Authors: Krueger James G. , Kirkham Bruce , Ritchlin Christopher T.
Published: May 2017

Rapid advances in effective treatments for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) have emerged from improved understanding of cell subsets and critical mediators that promote tissue inflammation and destruction. More specifically, increased knowledge of innate immunity and the important involvement of cytokines in the interleukin (IL)-23–IL-17 axis as key mediators of psoriatic plaque and joint inflammation in both psoriasis and PsA have led to new theories of immunopathogenesis. Herein we summarize recent discussions on IL-17–related pathways and their relationship to psoriasis and PsA.
International Treatment Recommendations Update: A Report from the GRAPPA 2016 Annual Meeting
Authors: Coates Laura C. , Chandran Vinod , Ogdie Alexis , O’Sullivan Denis , Brooke Mel , Steinkoenig Ingrid , Mease Philip J. , Ritchlin Christopher T. , Kavanaugh Arthur
Published: May 2017

At the 2016 annual meeting of the Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (GRAPPA), the treatment recommendations committee summarized its work and presented its plans for future updates. The committee announced a partnership between GRAPPA and Guideline Central to develop a pocket reference guide to the treatment recommendations. Because key new data appear regularly, the group discussed publishing periodic updates of the recommendations online through the GRAPPA Website as well as a goal of publishing another major update of the recommendations in 2020. The committee also announced that 2 GRAPPA members were awarded a grant from the International League of Associations for Rheumatology to look at potential adaptations of international treatment recommendations for resource-poor settings, particularly in South America and Africa.
Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Clinics Multicenter Advancement Network Consortium (PPACMAN) Survey: Benefits and Challenges of Combined Rheumatology-dermatology Clinics
Authors: Okhovat Jean-Phillip , Ogdie Alexis , Reddy Soumya M. , Rosen Cheryl F. , Scher Jose U. , Merola Joseph F.
Published: May 2017

Optimal management of patients with both psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) necessitates collaboration among dermatologists and rheumatologists. In this manuscript, we discuss challenges and opportunities for dual care models for patients with psoriasis and PsA and the results of a survey of combined clinics based in North America.
Polyphenotypic Psoriasis: A Report from the GRAPPA 2016 Annual Meeting
Authors: Kaskas Nadine , Merola Joseph F. , Qureshi Abrar A. , Paek So Yeon
Published: May 2017

Recent groundbreaking therapies for psoriasis target specific pathways that drive this systemic inflammatory disease. However, patients with nonplaque psoriasis phenotypes often do not qualify for these therapies and are currently undertreated because of the criteria used during the development of novel agents. We propose use of the phrase “polyphenotypic psoriasis” to describe both plaque and nonplaque subtypes, as well as single and multiple phenotype involvement in individual patients. The goal of using the phrase “polyphenotypic psoriasis” is to remind clinicians about the heterogeneous manifestations of psoriasis in addition to chronic plaque psoriasis.
Defining Outcome Measures for Psoriatic Arthritis: A Report from the GRAPPA-OMERACT Working Group
Authors: Ogdie Alexis , de Wit Maarten , Callis Duffin Kristina , Campbell Willemina , Chau Jeffrey , Coates Laura C. , Eder Lihi , Elmamoun Musaab , FitzGerald Oliver , Gladman Dafna D. , Goel Niti , James Jana , Kalyoncu Umut , Latella John , Lindsay Chris , Mease Philip J. , O’Sullivan Denis , Steinkoenig Ingrid , Strand Vibeke , Tillett William , Orbai Ana-Maria
Published: May 2017

The Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (GRAPPA)-Outcome Measures in Rheumatology (OMERACT) Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) Core Set working group recently published the updated 2016 psoriatic arthritis (PsA) core domain set, a set of disease features that should be measured in all clinical trials. At the GRAPPA annual meeting in July 2016, the PsA working group presented the updated PsA core domain set endorsed by 90% of participants at OMERACT in May 2016 and drafted a roadmap for the development of the PsA core outcome measurement set. In this manuscript, we review the development process of the PsA core domain set and the ongoing and proposed work streams for development of a PsA core measurement set.
Defining Outcome Measures for Psoriasis: The IDEOM Report from the GRAPPA 2016 Annual Meeting
Authors: Callis Duffin Kristina , Gottlieb Alice B. , Merola Joseph F. , Latella John , Garg Amit , Armstrong April W.
Published: May 2017

The International Dermatology Outcome Measures (IDEOM) psoriasis working group was established to develop core domains and measurements sets for psoriasis clinical trials and ultimately clinical practice. At the 2016 annual meeting of the Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis, the IDEOM psoriasis group presented an overview of its progress toward developing this psoriasis core domain set. First, it summarized the February 2016 meeting of all involved with the IDEOM, highlighting patient and payer perspectives on outcome measures. Second, the group presented an overview of the consensus process for developing the core domain set for psoriasis, including previous literature reviews, nominal group exercises, and meeting discussions. Future plans include the development of working groups to review candidate measures for at least 2 of the domains, including primary pathophysiologic manifestations and patient-reported outcomes, and Delphi surveys to gain consensus on the final psoriasis core domain set.
Tackling Patient Centricity: A Report from the GRAPPA 2016 Annual Meeting
Authors: Goel Niti , O’Sullivan Denis , Steinkoenig Ingrid , James Jana , Lindsay Chris A. , Coates Laura C. , Latella John , Ogdie Alexis , Chau Jeffrey , Bertheussen Heidi , Campbell Willemina
Published: May 2017

In line with the global trend to have disease-related organizations be more patient-centric in their approach, the Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (GRAPPA) has made substantial progress incorporating patient research partners (PRP) into psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis research. Herein we summarize the involvement of PRP at the GRAPPA 2016 annual meeting. Plans for future PRP engagement were also discussed.
Value of, Attitudes Toward, and Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices Based on Use of Self-Study Learning Modules
Authors: Lovelace Rita , Noonen Mary , Bena James F. , Tang Anne S. , Angie Michelle , Cwynar Robbi , Field Rosemary , Rosenberger Jayne , Ross Donna , Walker Donna , Albert Nancy M.
Published: May 2017

Background:

It is unknown if completing educational modules on understanding, reviewing, and synthesizing research literature is associated with higher value of, attitudes toward, and implementation of evidence-based practices.

Method:

Nurses completed valid, reliable questionnaires on the value of, attitudes toward, and implementation of evidence-based practice 6 months after four educational modules were introduced. Multivariable modeling was used to learn associations of education modules and evidence-based practice themes.

Results:

Of 1,033 participants, 54% completed at least one education module; 22% completed all modules. Value and attitude about evidence-based practice were moderately high, but implementation was low (mean = 15.15 ± 15.72; range = 0 to 72). After controlling for nurse characteristics and experiences associated with evidence-based practice value, attitudes, and implementation scores, education modules completion was associated with the implementation of evidence-based practice (
p
= .001), but not with value or attitude of evidence-based practices scores.

Conclusion:

Education on reviewing and synthesizing literature strengthened implementation of evidence-based practices.

J Contin Educ Nurs.
2017;48(5):209–216.
Adolescent Psychosocial Assessment: The HEEADSSS
Authors: Smith Glenda L. , McGuinness Teena M.
Published: May 2017

Adolescence should be a time of healthy growth and development. Indeed, it is a critical period with significant physical, emotional, and mental changes. Despite robust physical health, adolescent risky behaviors may result in lifelong consequences as well as increased morbidity and mortality. The HEEADSSS review of systems is a tool to understand adolescent behavior and assess risk-taking behaviors to provide appropriate interventions. Using the HEEADSSS review of systems is an effective way to engage in dialogue with teens and address many of the challenges faced by this age group. [
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
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55
(5), 24–27.]
Two-Step Screening for Depressive Symptoms and Prediction of Mortality in Patients With Heart Failure
Authors: Lee Kyoung Suk , Moser Debra K. , Pelter Michele , Biddle Martha J. , Dracup Kathleen
Published: May 2017

Background

Comorbid depression in patients with heart failure is associated with increased risk for death. In order to effectively identify depressed patients with cardiac disease, the American Heart Association suggests a 2-step screening method: administering the 2-item Patient Health Questionnaire first and then the 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire. However, whether the 2-step method is better for predicting poor prognosis in heart failure than is either the 2-item or the 9-item tool alone is not known.

Objective

To determine whether the 2-step method is better than either the 2-item or the 9-item questionnaire alone for predicting all-cause mortality in heart failure.

Methods

During a 2-year period, 562 patients with heart failure were assessed for depression by using the 2-step method. With the 2-step method, results are considered positive if patients endorse either depressed mood or anhedonia on the 2-item screen and have scores of 10 or higher on the 9-item screen.

Results

Screening results with the 2-step method were not associated with all-cause mortality. Patients with scores positive for depression on either the 2-item or 9-item screen alone had 53% and 60% greater risk, respectively, for all-cause death than did patients with scores negative for depression after adjustments for covariates (hazard ratio, 1.530; 95% CI, 1.029–2.274 for the 2-item screen; hazard ratio, 1.603; 95% CI, 1.079–2.383 for the 9-item screen).

Conclusions

The 2-step method has no clear advantages compared with the 2-item screen alone or the 9-item screen alone for predicting adverse prognostic effects of depressive symptoms in heart failure.
Predictive Associations of Music, Anxiety, and Sedative Exposure on Mechanical Ventilation Weaning Trials
Authors: Hetland Breanna , Lindquist Ruth , Weinert Craig R. , Peden-McAlpine Cynthia , Savik Kay , Chlan Linda
Published: May 2017

Background

Weaning from mechanical ventilation requires increased respiratory effort, which can heighten anxiety and later prolong the need for mechanical ventilation.

Objectives

To examine the predictive associations of music intervention, anxiety, sedative exposure, and patients’ characteristics on time to initiation and duration of weaning trials of patients receiving mechanical ventilation.

Methods

A descriptive, correlational design was used for a secondary analysis of data from a randomized trial. Music listening was defined as self-initiated, patient-directed music via headphones. Anxiety was measured daily with a visual analog scale. Sedative exposure was operationalized as a daily sedation intensity score and a sedative dose frequency. Analyses consisted of descriptive statistics, graphing, survival analysis, Cox proportional hazards regression, and linear regression.

Results

Of 307 patients, 52% were women and 86% were white. Mean age was 59.3 (SD, 14.4) years, mean Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation III score was 62.9 (SD, 21.6), mean duration of ventilatory support was 8 (range, 1–52) days, and mean stay in the intensive care unit was 18 (range, 2–71) days. Music listening, anxiety levels, and sedative exposure did not influence time to initial weaning trial or duration of trials. Clinical factors of illness severity, days of weaning trials, and tracheostomy placement influenced weaning patterns in this sample.

Conclusions

Prospective studies of music intervention and other psychophysiological factors during weaning from mechanical ventilation are needed to better understand factors that promote successful weaning.
Acquired von Willebrand Syndrome associated to secondary IgM MGUS emerging after Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation for AL Amyloidosis
Authors: Jimenez-Zepeda Victor H , Qamar Hina , Lee Adrienne , Valentine Karen , Skeith Leslie
Published: May 2017

Acquired von Willebrand syndrome (AVWS) is a rare hemorrhagic disorder that occurs in patients with no prior personal or family history of bleeding. Here, we describe a case of AVWS occurring after autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT). Interestingly, AVWS developed after bortezomib-based induction and conditioning regimens. Recent evidence suggests that the proximity of the bortezomib therapy to the collection of stem cells with consequent depletion of regulatory T cells after the conditioning regimen could explain some of the unusual autoimmune complications reported in patients receiving bortezomib prior to ASCT. In addition, this patient developed a secondary MGUS post-ASCT, which may have also contributed to the AVWS. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of post-ASCT AVWS reported. Prospective data is needed to better elucidate the mechanisms by which these unusual complications occur in patients receiving bortezomib prior to ASCT.
INTERDEPENDENCE BETWEEN DRY DAYS AND TEMPERATURE OF SYLHET REGION: CORRELATION ANALYSIS
Authors: Ali Shah Syed Mustakim , Hasan G. M. Jahid
Published: May 2017

Climate change can have profound impact on weather conditions around the world such as heavy rainfall, drought, global warming and so on. Understanding and predicting these natural variations is now a key research challenge for disaster-prone country like Bangladesh. This study focuses on the north eastern part of Bangladesh which is a hilly region, plays an important role in the ecological balance of the country along with socio-economic development. Present study analyses the behavior of maximum temperature and dry days using different statistical tools. Pearson’s correlation matrix and Man-Kendall’s tau are used to correlate monthly dry days with monthly maximum temperature, and also their annual trend. A moderate correlation was found mostly in dry summer months. In addition, a positive trend was observed in Man Kendall’s trend test of yearly temperature which might be an indication of global warming in this region.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS FOR THE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AGGREGATE DEMAND ESTIMATION: THE CASE OF THE METROPOLITAN REGION OF SÃO PAULO
Authors: Pamplona Daniel Alberto , Oliveira Alessandro Vinicius Marques de
Published: May 2017

This article investigates the application of economic indicators for the parametric estimation of public transportation aggregate demand. Since the transportation sector plays as vital role in a city infrastructure the objective is to present a method of selecting economic indicators that assist in the study of urban public transport demand, taking as a case study the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo (MRSP). Using econometric modelling, it was estimated the effect of variables explaining total traffic in the transport system, and more specifically examine the role of fares and the employment and wage indicators. Statistical tests were performed to check the validity of the analyzed models and develop a rank of indicators according to their performance as regressors. The subset of indicators that were representative of industrial activity and more related to the local economy had the best performance as a forecasting tool.
PAIR INFLUENCE OF WIND SPEED AND MEAN RADIANT TEMPERATURE ON OUTDOOR THERMAL COMFORT OF HUMID TROPICAL ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Sangkertadi Sangkertadi , Syafriny Reny
Published: May 2017

The purposes of this article is to explore knowledge of outdoor thermal comfort in humid tropical environment for urban activities especially for people in walking activity, and those who stationary/seated with moderate action. It will be characterized the pair influence of wind speed and radiant temperature on the outdoor thermal comfort. Many of researchers stated that those two microclimate variables give significant role on outdoor thermal comfort in tropical humid area. Outdoor Tropical Comfort (OTC) model was used for simulation in this study. The model output is comfort scale that refers on ASHRAE definition. The model consists of two regression equations with variables of air temperature, globe temperature, wind speed, humidity and body posture, for two types of activity: walking and seated. From the results it can be stated that there is significant role of wind speed to reduce mean radiant temperature and globe temperature, when the velocity is elevated from 0.5 m/s to 2 m/s. However, the wind has not play significant role when the speed is changed from 2 m/s to 3.5 m/s. The results of the study may inspire us to implement effectiveness of electrical-fan equipment for outdoor space in order to get optimum wind speed, coupled with optimum design of shading devices to minimize radiant temperature for thermal comfort.
MINERALOGICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF SEDIMENTS FROM IMPERVIOUS URBAN STREETS
Authors: Juchen Carlos Roberto , Poleto Cristiano , Vilas Boas Marcio Antonio , Juchen Rodrigo Trevisani
Published: May 2017

This study aimed to determine the granulometric and mineralogical composition and the contents of trace elements Cr, Ni and Pb in sediments collected in impermeable streets located in the urban perimeter of Toledo PR, Brazil. The mineralogical analyses were performed by a diffractometer, the granulometric by integrated sieving methods and laser diffraction, trace elements in sediment quartered fractions by optical emission spectrometry with inductively coupled plasma (ICP-OES). It was concluded that the sediments with an average granulometric greater than 0.09 mm and finer fractions represented by the clay. The mineralogy identified ferruginous substances characteristics of Distroferric Red Latosol - DRL with high presence of quartz and diopside. Statistically it was shown that the concentrations of the trace elements in sediment samples had a significant enrichment for Chromium and Nickel in the central area’s streets and the Lead in lower concentrations in the streets of the periphery areas. The sediments have an average particle size with diameters greater than 0.09 mm, represented by sand, and the fine sediments represent 2 to 6% of samples. The software indicated that the sediments are from different anthropogenic sources. The diffractograms show peaks for quartz and diopside. The enrichment for trace elements was significant for chromium and nickel on the downtown area streets.
Observation of the two-way shape memory effect in an atomistic model of martensitic transformation
Authors: Jagla Eduardo
Published: May 2017

We study a system of classical particles in two dimensions interacting through an isotropic pair potential that displays a martensitic phase transition between a triangular and a rhomboidal structure upon the change of a single parameter. Previously it was shown that this potential is able to reproduce the shape memory effect and super-elasticity, among other well known features of the phenomenology of martensites. Here we extend those previous studies and describe the development of the more subtle two-way shape memory effect. We show that in a poly-crystalline sample, the effect is mostly due to the existence of retained martensite within the austenite phase. We also study the case of a single crystal sample where the effect is associated to particular orientations of the dislocations, either induced by training or by an ad hoc construction of a starting sample. Received: 16 January 2017,  Accepted: 23 March 2017; Edited by: L. Viña ; Reviewed by: J. Pons, Universitat de les Illes Balears, Palma  de Mallorca, Spain; DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4279/PIP.090004 Cite as: E. A. Jagla, Papers in Physics 9, 090004 (2017) This paper, by E. A Jagla, is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License 3.0.
Self-Healing Coatings to Mitigate Post-Impact Corrosion
Authors: Plaseied Atousa , Skaja Allen , Lalgudi Ramanathan , Henderson Christine
Published: May 2017

Self-healing polymeric coatings have offered tremendous potential for repairing damage and extending the service life and safety of metallic structures. There have been many challenges associated with the catalyst activated version of the self-healing oligomer filled microcapsule coating additives (or microbeads) technology, but a non-catalyst version appears more promising. The objective of this study was to identify the effect of self-healing coatings in an epoxy coating system containing the non-catalyst microbeads on post-impact corrosion mitigation of water infrastructure. Experimental results showed that coatings containing microbeads did not fully prevent corrosion of the post-impact exposed metal substrate over the exposure period for this study, especially in salt fog and immersion conditions. However, this coating showed less coating degradation compared to the coating without the presence of microbeads.