bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Testing the relationship between financial sector output, employment and economic growth in North Cyprus
Authors: Cavusoglu Behiye , Ibrahim Saifullahi Sani , Ozdeser Huseyin 
Published: October 2019

AbstractSound and efficient functioning of financial systems is critical to the economic prosperity of any economy. This paper investigates the tripartite relationship between financial sector output, employment and economic growth in North Cyprus. Using relevant time series data analysis (within the framework of structural breaks and VECM), we found that financial sector output in North Cyprus is sensitive to both internal and external shocks in that its economy is well linked with the global economy, in spite of the political isolation sustained since the bifurcation of Cyprus into North and South. The study further documents evidence of the neutrality hypothesis in the finance-growth nexus. The underlying variables were weakly connected in the short-run. However, economic growth responded to the short-run shocks and handled the equilibrating process of reverting to the long-run trend and thus, the demand following hypothesis is confirmed in the long-run.
A review of accelerometer-derived physical activity in the idiopathic inflammatory myopathies
Authors: Oldroyd Alexander , Little Max A. , Dixon William , Chinoy Hector 
Published: October 2019

Abstract

Background
The idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIMs) are a group of rare conditions characterised by muscle inflammation (myositis). Accurate disease activity assessment is vital in both clinical and research settings, however, current available methods lack ability to quantify associated variation of physical activity, an important consequence of myositis.
This study aims to review studies that have collected accelerometer-derived physical activity data in IIM populations, and to investigate if these studies identified associations between physical and myositis disease activity.

Methods
A narrative review was conducted to identify original articles that have collected accelerometer-derived physical activity data in IIM populations. The following databases were searched from February 2000 until February 2019: Medline via PubMed, Embase via OVID and Scopus.

Results
Of the 297 publications screened, eight studies describing accelerometer use in 181 IIM cases were identified. Seven out of the eight studies investigated juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) populations and only one reported on an adult-onset population. Population sizes, disease duration, accelerometer devices used, body placement sites, and study duration varied between each study.
Accelerometer-derived physical activity levels were reduced in IIM cohorts, compared to healthy controls, and studies reported improvement of physical activity levels following exercise programme interventions, thus demonstrating efficacy.
Higher levels of accelerometer-derived physical activity measurements were associated with shorter JDM disease duration, current glucocorticoid use and lower serum creatine kinase. However, no clear association between muscle strength and accelerometer-derived physical activity measures was identified.

Conclusions
The use of accelerometer-derived physical activity in IIM research is in its infancy. Whilst knowledge is currently limited to small studies, the opportunities are promising and future research in this area has the potential to improve disease activity assessment for clinical and research applications.
Treatment With 90Y/177Lu-DOTATOC in Patients With Metastatic Adrenocortical Carcinoma Expressing Somatostatin Receptors
Authors: Grisanti Salvatore , Filice Angelina , Basile Vittoria , Cosentini Deborah , Rapa Ida , Albano Domenico , Morandi Alessandra , Laganà Marta , Dalla Volta Alberto , Bertagna Francesco , Tiberio Guido M A , Volante Marco , Terzolo Massimo , Versari Annibale , Berruti Alfredo 
Published: October 2019

Abstract

Context
We investigated the role of Gallium 68 dodecanetetraacetic acid Tyr3-octreotide (68Ga-DOTATOC) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) in detecting somatostatin receptors (SSTRs) in 19 patients with metastatic adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) and explored the activity of yttrium-90/lutetium-177 (90Y/177Lu-DOTATOC) peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT).

Case description and methods
68Ga uptake in metastatic sites was scored in terms of intensity and anatomical uptake distribution of standard uptake value (SUV). Tissue expression of SSTR2A and SSTR5 was also evaluated by immunohistochemistry (IHC) on primary tumors. Eight (42%) patients displayed radiometabolic uptake of any-grade intensity with focal and limited distribution. Two (11%) patients displayed strong uptake in multiple lesions and were treated with PRRT. Both obtained an overall disease control lasting 4 and 12 months, respectively.

Conclusions
ACC can express SSTRs as detected by IHC and 68Ga-DOTATOC PET. SSTRs-based PRRT may represent a potential treatment opportunity for a minority of patients with advanced ACC. This treatment modality deserves further investigation.
Preliminary assessment of the utilization of durian peel liquid smoke as a natural preservative for mackerel
Authors: Faisal Muhammad , Gani Asri , Mulana Farid 
Published: October 2019

Background: Durian peel is a type of biomass waste that contains cellulose, hemicelluloses, and lignin. The pyrolysis of these compounds results in production of liquid smoke which can be used as a natural preservative to replace current synthetic preservatives. This research assessed the ability of liquid smoke produced during pyrolysis of durian peel to preserve fish. Methods: Dry durian peel waste underwent batch reactor pyrolysis at 340°C and 380°C, resulting in production of liquid smoke (grade 3), charcoal, and tar. This liquid smoke was then distilled at 190°C to produce grade 1 liquid smoke, which was used to preserve mackerel. The preservation process was conducted by soaking the mackerel samples in liquid smoke at 0.5, 1, 2, and 3% concentration levels followed by observations every 6 hours. Tests to determine the total volatile base nitrogen (TVB-N) content, antibacterial quality of the liquid smoke and organoleptic quality of the fish were conducted in order to assess the preservation properties of the liquid smoke. Results: Tests on the antibacterial effects showed that the liquid smoke inhibited the growth of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus on fish even at low concentrations. At 54 hours, the TVB-N values remained below 30 mg nitrogen/g, indicating that the fish was still safe for human consumption. Results from the organoleptic tests showed that the concentration of liquid smoke influenced the preservation effects. Conclusions: At a concentration of 2–3%, the fish samples possessed acceptable flavor, taste, color and texture for up to 48 hours of soaking. However, the best conditions were obtained with a 3% concentration of liquid smoke (produced with 340°C pyrolysis), as the fish was still considered acceptable for up to 42 hours.
MetaDEGalaxy: Galaxy workflow for differential abundance analysis of 16s metagenomic data
Authors: Thang Mike W.C. , Chua Xin-Yi , Price Gareth , Gorse Dominique , Field Matt A. 
Published: October 2019

Metagenomic sequencing is an increasingly common tool in environmental and biomedical sciences. While software for detailing the composition of microbial communities using 16S rRNA marker genes is relatively mature, increasingly researchers are interested in identifying changes exhibited within microbial communities under differing environmental conditions. In order to gain maximum value from metagenomic sequence data we must improve the existing analysis environment by providing accessible and scalable computational workflows able to generate reproducible results. Here we describe a complete end-to-end open-source metagenomics workflow running within Galaxy for 16S differential abundance analysis. The workflow accepts 454 or Illumina sequence data (either overlapping or non-overlapping paired end reads) and outputs lists of the operational taxonomic unit (OTUs) exhibiting the greatest change under differing conditions. A range of analysis steps and graphing options are available giving users a high-level of control over their data and analyses. Additionally, users are able to input complex sample-specific metadata information which can be incorporated into differential analysis and used for grouping / colouring within graphs. Detailed tutorials containing sample data and existing workflows are available for three different input types: overlapping and non-overlapping read pairs as well as for pre-generated Biological Observation Matrix (BIOM) files. Using the Galaxy platform we developed MetaDEGalaxy, a complete metagenomics differential abundance analysis workflow. MetaDEGalaxy is designed for bench scientists working with 16S data who are interested in comparative metagenomics. MetaDEGalaxy builds on momentum within the wider Galaxy metagenomics community with the hope that more tools will be added as existing methods mature.
Health professional-delivered obesity prevention interventions during the first 1,000 days: A systematic review of external validity reporting
Authors: Hennessy Marita , Heary Caroline , Laws Rachel , Van Rhoon Luke , Toomey Elaine , Wolstenholme Hazel , Byrne Molly 
Published: October 2019

Background: Childhood obesity prevention interventions delivered by health professionals during the first 1,000 days of life show some evidence of effectiveness, particularly in relation to behavioural outcomes. External validity refers to how generalisable interventions are to populations or settings beyond those in the original study. The degree to which external validity elements are reported in such studies is unclear however. This systematic review aimed to determine the extent to which childhood obesity interventions delivered by health professionals during the first 1,000 days report on elements that can be used to inform generalizability across settings and populations. Methods: Eligible studies meeting study inclusion and exclusion criteria were identified through a systematic review of 11 databases and three trial registers. An assessment tool based on the RE-AIM (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, Maintenance) framework was used to assess the external validity of included studies. It comprised five dimensions: reach and representativeness of individuals, reach and representativeness of settings, implementation and adaptation, outcomes for decision making maintenance and/or institutionalisation. Two authors independently assessed the external validity reporting of 20% of included studies; discrepancies were resolved, and then one completed assessments of the remaining studies. Results: In total, 39 trials involving 46 interventions published between 1999 and 2019 were identified. The majority of studies were randomized controlled trials (n=24). Reporting varied within and between dimensions. External validity elements that were poorly described included: representativeness of individuals and settings, treatment receipt, intervention mechanisms and moderators, cost effectiveness, and intervention sustainability and acceptability. Conclusions: Our review suggests that more emphasis is needed on research designs that consider generalisability, and the reporting of external validity elements in early life childhood obesity prevention interventions. Important gaps in external validity reporting were identified that could facilitate decisions around the translation and scale-up of interventions from research to practice.
Deutschland: ein Land der Mieter? Die Rolle von Erwartungen über zukünftige Immobilienpreisentwicklungen
Authors: Gohl Niklas , Haan Peter , Michelsen Claus , Weinhardt Felix 
Published: October 2019

Zusammenfassung
Mehr als die Hälfte aller Haushalte in Deutschland wohnen zur Miete – ein im internationalen Vergleich sehr hoher Wert. Bisherige Studien haben vor allen Dingen den regulatorischen Rahmen des Immobilienmarkts hervorgehoben, der Mietwohnungen in Deutschland systematisch begünstigt. Allerdings gibt es keine Studien, die diese Erklärungen empirisch eindeutig untermauern können: einige Arbeiten betonen die Bedeutung von fundamentalen Marktdaten wie die Einkommensentwicklung, demographische Faktoren oder den Zuzug in eine Region. Diese Studie greift einen Aspekt auf, der bislang nicht in der Literatur diskutiert wurde. Untersucht wird, ob und zu welchem Anteil die geringe Eigentümerquote in Deutschland durch pessimistische Erwartungen bezüglich zukünftiger Immobilienpreisentwicklungen erklärt werden kann – erwarten Mieter keine oder nur geringe Preissteigerungen, so sinkt die Attraktivität einer Investition in die eigenen vier Wände. Für die empirische Analyse werden Daten aus einer neuen, repräsentativen Befragung, erhoben im Rahmen des SOEP-IS, ausgewertet. Befragte ausländischer Herkunft sind optimistischer hinsichtlich der Immobilienpreisentwicklung. Sie erwarten langfristig einen signifikant höheren Preisanstieg. Dies legt nahe, dass die erheblich pessimistischeren Preiserwartungen der einheimischen Bevölkerung auch dazu führen, dass sie sich seltener als die Bevölkerung in anderen Ländern für selbstgenutztes Wohneigentum entscheiden.
Synthesis of Co3O4 Nano Aggregates by Co-precipitation Method and its Catalytic and Fuel Additive Applications
Authors: Janjua Muhammad Ramzan Saeed Ashraf 
Published: October 2019

AbstractThe nano aggregates of cobalt oxide (Co3O4) are synthesized successfully by adopting simple a co precipitation approach. The product obtained was further subjected to the calcination process that not only changed it morphology but also reduces the size of individual particles of aggregates. The prepared nano aggregates are subjected to different characterization techniques such as electron microscopies (scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy) and X-ray diffraction and results obtained by these instruments are analyzed by different software. The characterization results show that, although the arrangement of particles is compact, several intrinsic spaces and small holes/ pores can also be seen in any aggregate of the product. The as synthesized product is further tested for catalytic properties in thermal decomposition of ammonium perchlorate and proved to be an efficient catalyst.
Equilibrium isotope effects of tritiated water in and over lithium chloride solution
Authors: Kondakova Julia V. , Khoroshilova Christina D. , Sazonov Alexey B. 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
Distribution of tritium between vapor and lithium chloride aqueous solutions at 30–80 °C has been studied with the aid of vacuum distillation technique. “Positive” H/T VPIE (separation ratio increases with solute concentration) was observed. This ratio depends linearly on the salt molality and decreases with temperature. The results are in agreement with theoretical estimates of “free” water – hydrate shell H/T isotope equilibrium constants done with DFT force field calculations and harmonic oscillator quantum statistics. Found growth of the separation ratio may be practically important for developing extractive distillation process to remove tritium from technological solutions and liquid wastes of nuclear industry.
Política ambiental: uso y manejo del estiércol en la Comarca Lagunera
Authors: Acevedo Peralta Antonio Ismael , Leos Rodríguez Juan Antonio , Figueroa Viramontes Uriel , Romo Lozano José Luis 
Published: October 2019

Teniendo en cuenta el creciente desarrollo que ha adquirido la contaminación ambiental, es necesario analizar las actividades en la cadena del estiércol, desde la recolección hasta la aplicación. El uso de estiércol como fertilizante es una de las prácticas más antiguas utilizadas en la agricultura; sin embargo, la aplicación continua incrementa el riesgo de contaminación. La aproximación es principalmente empírica y combina trabajo de campo con el análisis del marco regulatorio en México. Se encontró que una práctica común en la Comarca Lagunera es la aplicación en dosis de hasta 150 ton/ha, sin un tratamiento previo. Respecto a la regulación, el manejo del estiércol es muy puntual. No se han generado estímulos para dimensionar y disminuir el impacto ambiental que se deriva de las actividades pecuarias. Adoptar medidas establecidas en otros países es una buena opción, un tratamiento y manejo adecuado del estiércol que disminuyan los problemas ocasionados.
Producción estatal y tasas de natalidad y mortalidad en México: un análisis de sus relaciones de largo plazo y dinámicas
Authors: Lorenzo Valdés Arturo , Ruíz Porras Antonio 
Published: October 2019

Se emplea un panel de indicadores anuales de las 32 entidades federativas mexicanas, durante el período 1993-2010, para estudiar las relaciones de largo plazo y las dinámicas de la producción, la natalidad y la mortalidad en México. El estudio usa pruebas de cointegración y de causalidad en el sentido de Granger para paneles, estimaciones de Mínimos Cuadrados Ordinarios Dinámicos (DOLS, por sus siglas en inglés) y modelos para panelesdinámicos. Los principales hallazgos son: 1) los indicadores cointegran; 2) la relación de largo plazo estimada muestra que hay correlaciones negativas entre la producción y lanatalidad y entre la producción y la mortalidad; 3) hay causalidad de la mortalidad hacia la producción; 4) hay causalidad bidireccional entre la natalidad y la producción; y 5) los efectos de la mortalidad sobre la producción son mayores que los efectos de la natalidad sobre la producción.
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Safe Infant Sleep Practices
Authors: Hirai Ashley H. , Kortsmit Katherine , Kaplan Lorena , Reiney Erin , Warner Lee , Parks Sharyn E. , Perkins Maureen , Koso-Thomas Marion , D’Angelo Denise V. , Shapiro-Mendoza Carrie K. 
Published: October 2019

OBJECTIVES:
To examine prevalence of safe infant sleep practices and variation by sociodemographic, behavioral, and health care characteristics, including provider advice.

METHODS:
Using 2016 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System data from 29 states, we examined maternal report of 4 safe sleep practices indicating how their infant usually slept: (1) back sleep position, (2) separate approved sleep surface, (3) room-sharing without bed-sharing, and (4) no soft objects or loose bedding as well as receipt of health care provider advice corresponding to each sleep practice.

RESULTS:
Most mothers reported usually placing their infants to sleep on their backs (78.0%), followed by room-sharing without bed-sharing (57.1%). Fewer reported avoiding soft bedding (42.4%) and using a separate approved sleep surface (31.8%). Reported receipt of provider advice ranged from 48.8% (room-sharing without bed-sharing) to 92.6% (back sleep position). Differences by sociodemographic, behavioral, and health care characteristics were larger for safe sleep practices (∼10–20 percentage points) than receipt of advice (∼5–10 percentage points). Receipt of provider advice was associated with increased use of safe sleep practices, ranging from 12% for room-sharing without bed-sharing (adjusted prevalence ratio: 1.12; 95% confidence interval: 1.09–1.16) to 28% for back sleep position (adjusted prevalence ratio: 1.28; 95% confidence interval: 1.21–1.35). State-level differences in safe sleep practices spanned 20 to 25 percentage points and did not change substantially after adjustment for available characteristics.

CONCLUSIONS:
Safe infant sleep practices, especially those other than back sleep position, are suboptimal, with demographic and state-level differences indicating improvement opportunities. Receipt of provider advice is an important modifiable factor to improve infant sleep practices.
Social and economic aspects of cross-border cooperation of Ukraine and Poland in the field of tourism
Authors: Hrynokh N. V. , Dmytruk V. I. , Diachenko L. A. , Kniazevych A. O. 
Published: October 2019

The research is devoted to the disclosure of socio-economic aspects of cross- border cooperation in the field of tourism of Ukraine and Poland, which is important in today’s conditions of development of globalization processes and transformation of social relations. Such relationships are formed between people in different geographic areas, which determine their social mood and social behaviour. The signing of the visa-free travel agreement between Ukraine and the EU on 17 May 2017 and its entry into force on 11 June 2017 has become an important factor in the development of tourism in Ukraine and Poland, in particular within the border areas and in the context of cross-border cooperation of the Carpathian Euroregion. Tourists from Ukraine have better opportunities than before to travel to many European countries, and tourist migration contributes to the integration of peoples, building good-neighbourly relations and tolerance, economic, cultural, scientific and other forms of cooperation. That is why it is necessary to study the socio-economic aspects of the development of tourism in Ukraine and Poland at the level of the Carpathian Euroregion. The attention of the authors of this article is devoted to the study of the historical and cultural heritage of the four regions of Ukraine and the counties of Poland included in the Carpathian Euroregion as one of the important factors influencing the development of tourism. The article analyzes a number of key indicators of the activity of the subjects of the tourist market and the trends in their changes, as well as the geographical structure of tourist flows and the administrative and territorial division of the regions of the Ukrainian-Polish transboundary. Positive trends in the growth of a number of key indicators of tourism activity in Lviv region give reason to assert the high level of activity of tourism services market participants and that Lviv region has good preconditions for the development of many types of tourism , which can increase the flow of revenue to local budgets. Statistical materials of the Main Department of Statistics in Lviv Oblast have also made it possible to analyze the indicators for those areas that are part of the Carpathian Euroregion and characterize the specifics of the development of the tourism sector. It is proposed to form an updated marketing strategy for tourism management in Ukraine in the context of the changing conditions that have taken place in the tourist services market after the entry into force of the visa-free travel agreement between Ukraine and the EU, which will positively influence the development of tourism in Ukraine and Poland at the level of the Carpathian Euroregion.
Além do Estado: Governança Privada na Interface entre Mudança Climática e Comércio Internacional
Authors: Marzano Franco Karina 
Published: October 2019

Este artigo engloba a análise mais ampla do nexo comércio-clima, uma modalidade importante, mas ainda pouco pesquisada, de interação política. Ao realizar levantamento e revisão crítica da literatura, o texto apresenta conexões entre mudança climática e comércio internacional, e desafios para futuras agendas de pesquisa. Trata-se de um artigo teórico que se concentra em atores não-estatais, indo além do Estado como unidade de análise. Visto que esses atores se tornam ainda mais relevantes em um contexto de crise do multilateralismo, a análise se baseia em uma abordagem de governança privada que avalia o papel dos atores privados no esverdeamento das cadeias de fornecimento globais. Uma melhor compreensão de como as exigências climáticas são impostas por empresas a fornecedores nacionais e estrangeiros revela insights importantes sobre o impacto dos arranjos de governança privada na promoção do desenvolvimento sustentável e no cumprimento de metas climáticas.