bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The Relation Between Linguistic Awareness Skills and Spelling in Adults: A Comparison Among Scoring Procedures
Authors: Henbest Victoria S. , Fitton Lisa , Werfel Krystal L. , Apel Kenn 
Published: April 2020

Purpose
Spelling is a skill that relies on an individual's linguistic awareness, the ability to overtly manipulate language. The ability to accurately spell is important for academic and career success into adulthood. The spelling skills of adults have received some attention in the literature, but there is limited information regarding which approach for analyzing adults' spelling is optimal for guiding instruction or intervention for those who struggle. Thus, we aimed to examine the concurrent validity of four different scoring methods for measuring adults' spellings (a dichotomous scoring method and three continuous methods) and to determine whether adults' linguistic awareness skills differentially predict spelling outcomes based on the scoring method employed.

Method
Sixty undergraduate college students who were determined to be average readers as measured by a word reading and contextual word reading task were administered a spelling task as well as morphological, orthographic, phonemic, and syntactic awareness tasks.

Results
All four scoring methods were highly correlated suggesting high concurrent validity among the measures. Two linguistic awareness skills, morphological awareness and syntactic awareness, predicted spelling performance on both the dichotomous and continuous scoring methods. Contrastively, phonemic awareness and orthographic awareness predicted spelling performance only when spelling was scored using a continuous measure error analysis.

Conclusions
The results of this study confirm that multiple linguistic awareness skills are important for spelling in adults who are average readers. The results also highlight the need for using continuous measures of spelling when planning intervention or instruction, particularly in the areas of orthographic and phonemic awareness.
Rheumatoide Arthritis des Cricoarytenoid-Gelenks: Wichtige Differenzialdiagnose bei unklaren Raumforderungen des Larynx
Authors: Billich C. , Schwab B. 
Published: April 2020

EinführungRaumforderungen des Larynx sind am häufigsten malignen Ursprungs. Jedoch kann auch ein Befall des Cricoarytenoid-Gelenks im Rahmen einer rheumatoiden Arthritis zu ausgedehnten tumorösen Veränderungen mit oder ohne klinische Beschwerden führen. Wird bei Patienten mit einer rheumatoiden Arthritis eine Raumforderung des Larynx entdeckt, sollte dies in die Differenzialdiagnose mit einbezogen werden.
Mikronährstoffversorgung im Leistungssport
Authors: Erpenbach Klaus , Mayer Wolfgang , Hoffmann Uwe , Mücke Stefan 
Published: April 2020

ZusammenfassungVorgestellt wird eine aktuelle Studie zur Versorgung von Leistungssportlern mit Mikronährstoffen. Analysiert wurden dabei Wechselbeziehungen zwischen dem Nährstoffstatus und den Beschwerden Müdigkeit, Schlafstörungen, Infektanfälligkeit und Muskelverletzungen. Bei den 111 teilnehmenden Athleten verschiedener Sportarten zeigten sich teilweise gravierende Mängel an essenziellen Mikronährstoffen. Jugendliche Elitesportler sind mit Ausnahme von Folsäure schlechter versorgt als die Erwachsenen. Signifikant waren die Zusammenhänge zwischen der Versorgung mit Vitamin D, Coenzym Q10 und Vitamin B1mit der Häufigkeit muskulärer Verletzungen, während Auswirkungen auf Infekte, Schlafstörungen und Müdigkeit weniger deutlich waren.
Vitamin D: Vom Sonnenvitamin zum Sonnenhormon
Authors: Gröber Uwe 
Published: April 2020

ZusammenfassungVitamin D wird für den Knochenstoffwechsel und die Funktion fast aller Zellen und Organe sowie für Bildung und Funktion der Mitochondrien benötigt. Zahlreiche Gene des Menschen stehen unter Kontrolle von 1,25(OH)2 D. Laut ODIN-Studie herrscht in Europa ein pandemischer Mangel: Vitamin-D-Spiegel, die noch nicht einmal für die normale Kalziumverwertung aus der Nahrung oder die gesunde Knochenmineralisierung ausreichen, sind weit verbreitet. Ein Vitamin-D-Status von 40–60 ng/ml bzw. 100–150 nmol/l gilt als optimal für die Vorbeugung degenerativer Erkrankungen und Infektionskrankheiten. Auf eine adäquate Versorgung ist u. a. zu achten in Schwangerschaft und Stillzeit, bei viralen Atemwegserkrankungen wie Influenza und Corona, bei Allergien, kardiovaskulären Erkrankungen, Diabetes mellitus, entzündlichen Darmerkrankungen, Krebs und Multiple Sklerose.
A Case of Acquired Factor V Deficiency in Patient with Bleeding
Authors: Vetri Davide , Lumera Giovanni , Tarascio Salvatore , Scuto Salvatore , Marino Elisa , Barcellona Giuliana , Signorelli Salvatore Santo 
Published: April 2020

AbstractLow frequency of rare diseases origins from missed diagnosis addressing to poor prognosis. Acquired factor V inhibitor is a very low frequent bleeding condition (prevalence: 0.09/100,000,000–0.29/1,000,000 per year). Antibiotics, surgery, bacterial infections, malignancies, and autoimmune diseases are predisposing factors; however, no predisposing factor was found often. Authors reported a case of bleeding originating from an acquired factor V deficiency because they wish to draw attention to unfrequented or rare clinical situations rarely diagnosed in internal medicine unit.
Comparison of the Accuracy of Three-Dimensional Printed Casts, Digital, and Conventional Casts: An In Vitro Study
Authors: Aly Passent , Mohsen Cherif 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Objectives The integration of computer-aided design and manufacturing technologies in diagnosis, treatment planning, and fabrication of prosthetic restoration is changing the way in which prosthodontic treatment is provided to patients. The aim of this study was to compare the accuracy of three-dimensional (3D) printed casts produced from the intraoral scanner using stereolithographic (SLA) 3D printing technique, their digital replicas, and conventional stone casts.
Materials and Methods In this in vitro study, a typodont of maxillary and mandibular arches with full dentate ivory teeth was used as a reference cast. The typodont was digitized using Trios 3Shape intraoral scanner to create digital casts. The digital files were converted into 3D printed physical casts using a prototyping machine that utilizes the stereolithography printing technology and photocurable polymer as printing material. Linear measurements (mesiodistal and occlusocervical) and interarch measurements (intercanine and intermolar) were made for digital and prototyped models and were compared with the original stone casts. The reference teeth were canines, first premolars and second premolars in the maxillary and mandibular arches on the right and left sides. The measurements on printed and conventional casts were done by digital caliper while on digital casts; Geomagic Qualify software was used.
Statistical Analysis One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to compare measurements among groups.
Results Digital casts showed significantly higher error than the other two groups in all linear and interarch measurements. The mean errors of the digital cast in occlusocervical (OC) and mesiodistal (MD) measurements (0.016 and 0.006, respectively) were higher compared with those in the other two groups (OC, 0.004 and 0.007 and MD, 0.003 and 0.005 [p < 0.0001 and p = 0.02, respectively]). Also, digital mean error in intermolar width (IMW) and intercanine width (ICW) (0.142 and 0.113, respectively) were greater than the other two groups (IMW, 0.019 and 0.008 and ICW, 0.021 and 0.011 [p < 0.0001]). However, the errors were within the acceptable clinical range.
Conclusion The 3D printed casts may be considered as a substitute for stone casts with clinically acceptable accuracy that can be used in diagnosis, treatment planning, and fabrication of prosthetic restorations.
Fibronectin Gene Up-regulation by Arnica montana in Human Macrophages: Validation by Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction Assay
Authors: Marzotto Marta , Arruda-Silva Fabio , Bellavite Paolo 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Background and Aim Arnica montana L. (Arnica m.) is a popular traditional medicine, used for its therapeutic properties in healing traumas, but little is known about its biological action on tissue formation and repair. This new work tested the effects of Arnica m. homeopathic dilutions on human macrophages, key cells in tissue defence and repair.
Materials and Methods Macrophages derived from the THP-1 cell line were differentiated with interleukin-4 to induce a ‘wound-healing’-like phenotype, and treated with various dilutions of Arnica m. centesimal (100 times) dilutions (2c, 3c, 5c, 9c, and 15c) or control solvent for 24 hours. RNA samples from cultured cells were analysed by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction in five separate experiments.
Results Arnica montana at the 2c dilution (final concentration of sesquiterpene lactones in cell culture = 10−8 mol/L) significantly stimulated the expression of three genes which code for regulatory proteins of the extracellular matrix, namely FN1 (fibronectin 1, % increase of 21.8 ± standard error of the mean 4.6), low-density lipoprotein-receptor-related protein 1 (% increase of 33.4 ± 6.1) and heparan sulphate proteoglycan 2 (% increase of 21.6 ± 9.1). Among these genes, the most quantitatively expressed was FN1. In addition, FN1, unlike other candidate genes, was upregulated in cells treated with higher dilutions/dynamisations (3c, 5c, and 15c) of Arnica m.

Conclusion The results support evidence that the extracellular matrix is a potential therapeutic target of Arnica m., with positive effects on cell adhesion and migration during tissue development and healing.
Effectiveness of Child To Child Approach on Practice of Hand Washing Among School Children in a Selected School at Mangalore
Authors: Mathew Smitha Mariam , R. Sujatha 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Objective: Effectiveness of child to child approach on practice of hand washing.
Design: Quantitative evaluative research approach & pre experimental - One group pre-test post-test design was used.
Setting: This study was conducted in a selected rural school (Aided higher primary school, Pavoor- Harekala) at Mangalore.
Participants: The populations covered were school children in the age group 9-10 years who met the inclusion criteria and studying in a rural school at Mangalore. 75 students from Aided higher primary school within the age 9-10 years and studying in 4th to 5th class were selected by using purposive sampling.
Main outcome measures: Main outcome measure was whether the school children are able to practice the hand washing technique. Data collection was collected by using Demographic proforma and Checklist (to assess the practice of hand washing).
Results: Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The mean post-test score on hand washing of group 1 (12.46) and group 2 (12.05) was higher as compared with pre-test score of group I (12.46) and group II (12.05) and the “p” value is &lt;0.05. So the child to child approach was effective to teach the children hand washing technique. There was no association between the selected demographic variables and pre-test hand washing scores
Conclusions: This study concludes that through proper training and motivation by peer group, that is child to child approach was an effective method to teach the children healthy habits like hand washing and other common issues concerning children.
Diabetic Macular Edema Patients with Poor Baseline Visual Acuity Treated with Ranibizumab in Real Life and Optical Coherence Tomography Based Predictor Factors for Visual Outcomes
Authors: Ozkaya Abdullah , Ozveren Mehmet , Baz Okkes , Tarakcioglu Hatice Nur , Fazil Korhan , Taskapili Muhittin 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Purpose: We aimed to evaluate the real life outcomes of ranibizumab in the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME) patients with a baseline visual acuity<0.05 in decimals.
Methods: Newly diagnosed DME patients with a visual acuity ≤0.05, treated with ranibizumab monotherapy, and completed a follow-up time of 12 months were included retrospectively. Patients were evaluated in regards to change in best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and central retinal thickness, and the total visit and injection numbers.
Results: A total of 24 eyes of 24 patients were included. Mean BCVA at baseline, month 3, 6, 9, and 12 was, 0.04±0.01, 0.12±0.12, 0.12±0.11, 0.17±0.19, and 0.21±0.21 (p<0.05 for all), respectively. One eye (4.2%) had VA loss of ≥3 lines, and six eyes (25.0%) had stable vision (loss of <3 line, or remained stable, or gained <1 lines), and 17 eyes (70.8%) had VA gain of ≥3 lines at month 12.The mean visit number at month 12 was 4.8±1 and the mean injection number was 4.0 ±1.4.
Conclusion: Ranibizumab seemed to be effective in the treatment of DME patients with a low visual acuity in real life.
Antimicrobial Properties of Bridelia Scandens against Oral Pathogens: In vitro study
Authors: Mallya Sachidananda , Mallya Shrikara , Rao Venkatakrishna 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Objective: It has been well documented that traditional medicinal plants confer considerable antimicrobial activity against various microorganisms. Species of the genus Bridelia scandens is reported to be used traditionally for treating various oral diseases. Its effect against intestinal and other systemic pathogens have been reported However the beneficial effects of this plant materials against oral pathogens is not evaluated. Therefore we have done the present investigation. Aim is to study the antimicrobial properties of alcoholic and aqueous extract of Bridelia scandens against selected oral pathogens by various microbiological assays.
Methods: The leaves after identification and authentication by a Botanist were collected, air dried, pulverized to fine powder using household blender. The water extract was prepared using cold percolation method and alcoholic extract was prepared in Soxhlet apparatus by using ethyl alcohol. The test organisms like Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus mitis, Streptococcus salivarius Lactobacillus acidophilus and Candida albicans were obtained from Department of Microbiology Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore. Antimicrobial activity is being determined by various Microbial assays like Kirby Bauer antibiotic sensitivity testing, Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC), Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC)
Results: From our study, it was found that all tested organisms were sensitive to both water and alcoholic extract of leaves of Bridelia scandens at varying concentrations.( 200 mg/ml and 400 mg/ml ) with zone of inhibition ranging from 20 mm to 48 mm .Even the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration ( MIC ) was less than 100 mg/ml in most of the organism indicating that extract of leaves of Bridelia scandens is most effective against the oral pathogens. The alcoholic extract is better than aqueous extract.
Conclusion: The extract of leaves of Bridelia scandens is highly effective against selected oral pathogens
Prosthetically Guided Regeneration of Horizontal Bone Defect in Anterior Mandible Using Allograft and Bio-resorbable Membrane
Authors: Desai Harsh , Hegde Rakshith , Shetty Manoj 
Published: April 2020

AbstractImplantology has become an integral part of dentistry. Initially implant dentistry was surgically driven with implant placement thatwas determined by the available bone. Following this although osseo integration was achieved, the outcome many a times didn't fulfil the basic function anaesthetics. The correction after implant placement with help of angulated abutments in anterior region will produce undesirable aesthetics. Prosthetically driven implant placement will help in the overall function and aesthetic. This case report describes managing a horizontal defect in the anterior mandibular region with help of allogenic graft material and establishing the prosthetically driven approach.
Cancer Theranostics: Bridging Conventional and Nano-photodynamic Therapy
Authors: Gananathan Poorani , Chakraborty Anirban , Karunasagar Indrani 
Published: April 2020

AbstractCancer is of various kinds, so are the treatment modalities. Worldwide, cancer is the second leading cause of death, accounting for a whopping 9.6 million deaths in 2018. Globally, approximately one in six deaths is attributed to cancer. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a therapeutic strategy for the treatment of superficial lesions, warts, Barrett’s esophagus, premalignant lesions, malignant tumors, and ophthalmic diseases. The literature on PDT is approximately one-third of that in radiation therapy, yet the clinical implementation of PDT in cancer is relatively less. Despite substantial research, the clinical application of photodynamic strategy in cancer therapy is still in its infancy with only a limited number of case studies reported so far. The limitations of the photosensitizer and the shallow depth of penetration of light source are the key technical impediments. However, the use of nanomedicine in PDT can overcome these obstacles. Thus, it is necessary to gain knowledge on how nanomaterials can be merged with PDT and how it can be utilized in cancer theranostics. In this article, the focus is to understand how PDT works and how it can be utilized in improving the sensitivity of the existing diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. The article also addresses the current challenges for PDT and the future prospects of this technique, particularly in the area of diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
Effects of solute content on microstructure of nano precipitate-fine grain synergistically reinforced copper alloys
Authors: Chen Kaixuan , Zhang Jiawei , Chen Xiaohua , Wang Zidong 
Published: April 2020

Alloying of Fe, Co was reported to tailor microstructure of copper alloys into a nanoprecipitate-fine grain (NPFG) structure, i.e. nano-sized iron-rich precipitates dispersed inside refined grains. Here, we investigate the solute effect of Sn, Zn on NPFG structure in as-cast copper samples. Mechanisms are proposed to account for the solute effect on precipitate and grain features. Solutes restrict coarsening but facilitate undesirable morphology transition from spherical to angular of iron-rich precipitates. Meantime, solutes allow more precipitates to be active in the nucleation of copper and consequently induce finer grains. Minor Sn is added to optimise NPFG structure and leads to an excellent strength–ductility combination in Cu–1.5Fe–0.1Sn (wt-%) alloy. This work provides a solute-alloying strategy to achieve desired mechanical properties in metals. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
Bilateral comparison of 1 Ω and 10 kΩ standards (ongoing BIPM key comparisons BIPM.EM-K13.a and 13.b) between the NMC A*STAR (Singapore) and the BIPM
Authors: Rolland B , Stock M , Chua S W , Lim K H , Tan E 
Published: April 2020

This report gives the result of a bilateral comparison of resistance between the NMC A*STAR (Singapore) and the BIPM carried out in 2018-2019. Two 1 Ω and two 10 kΩ travelling standards belonging to the BIPM were used. The comparison was carried out with an 'A-B-A' pattern of measurements; the standards were measured first at the BIPM for a period of about two months, then for a period of about one month at the NMC A*STAR, and finally again at the BIPM. The measurand was the 4 terminal dc resistance at low power. The BIPM was the pilot laboratory, and the comparison forms part of the ongoing BIPM key comparisons BIPM.EM-K13.a (for 1 Ω) and BIPM.EM-K13b (for 10 kΩ).
The results from the NMC A*STAR and the BIPM were found to be in good agreement, with a difference smaller than the relative expanded uncertainty (95% confidence, k = 2) of 0.064 × 10−6 for 1 Ω and 0.036 × 10−6 for 10 kΩ.

Main text

To reach the main text of this paper, click on Final Report. Note that this text is that which appears in Appendix B of the BIPM key comparison database kcdb.bipm.org/.
The final report has been peer-reviewed and approved for publication by the CCEM, according to the provisions of the CIPM Mutual Recognition Arrangement (CIPM MRA).
COOMET.PR-K3.a comparison of luminous intensity
Authors: Khlevnoy B , Tarasova O , Scums D , Gorshkova T , Ivashin E , Krempasky M , Kupko A , Vyrodova N , Woolliams E 
Published: April 2020

This report gives the results of the COOMET.PR-K3 comparison of luminous intensity. Five laboratories took part in the comparison. COOMET.PR-K3 was piloted by Belarusian State Institute of Metrology (BelGIM). The linkage to KCRV was provided through the participation of the All-Russian Research Institute for Optical and Physical measurement (VNIIOFI) and Slovak Institute of Metrology (SMU). Other participants were National Scientific Center "Institute of Metrology" (NSC IM), Ukraine and Kazakhstan Institute of Metrology (KazInMetr).
BelGIM, NSC IM and KazInMetr were non-linked laboratories. A set of three incandescent lamps was used as traveling comparison artefact. Degrees of equivalence of all three non-linked laboratories were within their expanded uncertainties.

Main text

To reach the main text of this paper, click on Final Report. Note that this text is that which appears in Appendix B of the BIPM key comparison database kcdb.bipm.org/.
The final report has been peer-reviewed and approved for publication by the CCPR, according to the provisions of the CIPM Mutual Recognition Arrangement (CIPM MRA).
SIM.M.T-S2 supplementary bilateral comparison calibration of a reference torque wrench final report
Authors: Galvan J J , Torres-Guzman J C , Arias J A , Betancur I D 
Published: April 2020

A Regional Metrology Organization (RMO) key comparison on the calibration of a reference torque wrench was carried out between the Centro Nacional de Metrologia (CENAM, Mexico) and the Instituto Nacional de Metrologia (INM, Colombia), between September 2017 and October 2017. The results of this comparison are reported here, along with descriptions of torque standards used by CENAM and INM, and the uncertainty budget for these standards. This report also describes the protocol for the comparison and presents the data acquired. The results are analyse, determining the degree of equivalence between the torque measurements from CENAM and INM.

Main text

To reach the main text of this paper, click on Final Report. Note that this text is that which appears in Appendix B of the BIPM key comparison database kcdb.bipm.org/.
The final report has been peer-reviewed and approved for publication by the CCM, according to the provisions of the CIPM Mutual Recognition Arrangement (CIPM MRA).
Volume comparison at 100 μL—calibration of micropipettes
Authors: Sadek A M , Batisa Elsa , Samira Souiyam , Tawiah Prince , Mautjana Thomas , Molefe Peter T , Mubaiwa Munyaradzi , Kalonga Given , Rusimbi Vida Kirenga , Ondoro Dominic O , Bond Onekalit James , Assefa Solomon 
Published: April 2020

An inter-comparison in the calibration of micropipette was conducted among 12 different National Metrology Institutes between 2014 and 2016. Three 100 μL micropipettes were supplied as transfer artifacts. However, one of the three micropipettes did not fulfil the stability assessment criterion and therefore it was excluded from the inter-comparison. The other two micro pipettes were transferred among the participants. The results reported by the participants were corrected to the standard atmospheric pressure to ensure that the comparison is conducted under approximately the same conditions. The key comparison reference value and its standard uncertainty were calculated as a weighted mean from the results reported by the participants. The outlier values were handled throughout the iterative chi-square consistency check method where only one result was excluded from the calculation of the reference value. Except only one participant's results, the results reported by the other participants were in consistent with the key comparison reference value.

Main text

To reach the main text of this paper, click on Final Report. Note that this text is that which appears in Appendix B of the BIPM key comparison database kcdb.bipm.org/.
The final report has been peer-reviewed and approved for publication by the CCM, according to the provisions of the CIPM Mutual Recognition Arrangement (CIPM MRA).