bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Telehealth Is a Sustainable Population Health Strategy to Lower Costs and Increase Quality of Health Care in Rural Utah
Authors: Thota Ramya , Gill David M. , Brant Jamie L. , Yeatman Timothy J. , Haslem Derrick S. 
Published: May 2020

PURPOSE: A telehealth oncology practice was created to care for patients in rural communities to improve access to health care, decrease financial burdens, and save time. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Patients with cancer at Sevier Valley Hospital in Richfield, Utah, were treated with a real-time video-based telehealth program under the care of an oncologist at a tertiary medical center. Data on financial savings, travel hours, mileage avoided, carbon emissions reduced, and revenue retained by Sevier Valley Hospital were collected from 2015 to 2018. RESULTS: From 2015 to 2018, 119 patients with cancer in Richfield, Utah, were treated with telehealth for oncology visits, accounting for 1,025 patient encounters. On average, patients saved 4 hours and 40 minutes and 332 miles roundtrip per encounter. In total, patients’ savings were estimated to be $333,074. Carbon emissions were reduced by approximately 150,000 kg. Of new patient referrals, 59% were for solid tumors (70 of 119 referrals; 42 metastatic and 28 nonmetastatic cancers), and 41% were hematology consultations (49 of 119 referrals; 28 classical and 21 malignant hematologic conditions). We estimate that Sevier Valley Hospital retained $3,605,500 in revenue over this 4-year period. CONCLUSION: Using a telehealth program in rural Utah, patients with cancer benefited from substantial time and monetary savings. The local medical center was able to retain revenue it would have otherwise lost to outsourcing cancer care. Recent regulatory changes to address the COVID-19 pandemic should increase the number of patients with cancer treated via telehealth nationwide.
Disaster Preparedness and Social Justice in a Public Health Emergency
Authors: Pollack Harold A. 
Published: May 2020

Abstract
The United States is now experiencing public health catastrophe on a scale not seen for more than a century. COVID-19 puts into stark relief the mutual obligations that reflect interdependence among participants in a common society. Drawing on the work of Amartya Sen concerning famine and related challenges, the author discusses the accompanying implications for social justice. Social justice in catastrophe requires strong social insurance structures and legal protections for the most vulnerable people, who would otherwise lack economic resources and political influence to protect their essential interests. Social justice also requires greater and more sustained attention to disaster preparedness and public health infrastructure—both of which are characteristically neglected, in part because the public health enterprise is identified with politically weak and often stigmatized populations.
Snail induces epithelial cell extrusion by regulating RhoA contractile signalling and cell–matrix adhesion
Authors: Wee Kenneth , Hediyeh-zadeh Soroor , Duszyc Kinga , Verma Suzie , Nanavati Bageshri N. , Khare Satyajeet , Varma Amrita , Daly Roger J. , Yap Alpha S. , Davis Melissa J. , Budnar Srikanth 
Published: May 2020

ABSTRACT
Cell extrusion is a morphogenetic process that is implicated in epithelial homeostasis and elicited by stimuli ranging from apoptosis to oncogenic transformation. To explore whether the morphogenetic transcription factor Snail (SNAI1) induces extrusion, we inducibly expressed a stabilized Snail6SA transgene in confluent MCF-7 monolayers. When expressed in small clusters (less than three cells) within otherwise wild-type confluent monolayers, Snail6SA expression induced apical cell extrusion. In contrast, larger clusters or homogenous cultures of Snail6SA cells did not show enhanced apical extrusion, but eventually displayed sporadic basal delamination. Transcriptomic profiling revealed that Snail6SA did not substantively alter the balance of epithelial and mesenchymal genes. However, we identified a transcriptional network that led to upregulated RhoA signalling and cortical contractility in cells expressing Snail6SA. Enhanced contractility was necessary, but not sufficient, to drive extrusion, suggesting that Snail collaborates with other factors. Indeed, we found that the transcriptional downregulation of cell–matrix adhesion cooperates with contractility to mediate basal delamination. This provides a pathway for Snail to influence epithelial morphogenesis independently of classic epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition.
High prevalence of peribronchial focal lesions of airway invasive aspergillosis in hematological cancer patients with prolonged neutropenia
Authors: Casutt Alessio , Couchepin Jade , Brunel Anne-Sophie , Lovis Alban , Bochud Pierre-Yves , Keller Nathalie , Lamoth Frédéric , Beigelman-Aubry Catherine 
Published: May 2020

Objective:
The aim of this study is to characterize chest CT findings of neutropenic patients with proven/probable invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA).

Methods:
Hematological cancer patients admitted to our institution (2007–2017) were retrospectively enrolled if the diagnostic criteria of proven/probable IPA during the neutropenia were met (EORTC/MSG). Galactomannan (GM) was routinely measured in serum and chest CT-scan was routinely performed in case of recurrent/persistent fever. Bronchoscopy was performed in case of chest CT-scan abnormalities. Chest CT-scan and GM dosage were analyzed at the time of IPA suspicion. Chest lesions were classified using a clinical report form by two expert radiologists.

Results:
35 patients were identified. Peribronchial focal lesions were observed in 29 IPA (82.9%) by the first radiologist and in 31 (88.5%) by the second (k = 0.768). 12 weeks mortality was 20%.

Conclusion:
Peribronchial focal lesions are a common finding in early-IPA whatever the GM value during neutropenia and our findings reinforce the efficiency of a preemptive approach.

Advances in knowledge;
Peribronchial focal lesions, which are classically described in airway invasive aspergillosis, are a common finding in early-IPA in hematological cancer patients with prolonged neutropenia regardless of the GM value, and such peribronchial lesions should reinforce the possibility of IPA.
Heroes, Heroines and Everything in between: Challenging Gender and Sexuality Stereotypes in Children’s Entertainment Media, C. D. Reinhard and C. J. Olson (eds) (2017)
Authors: Stachowiak Dana M. 
Published: May 2020

Review of: Heroes, Heroines and Everything in between: Challenging Gender and Sexuality Stereotypes in Children’s Entertainment Media, C. D. Reinhard and C. J. Olson (eds) (2017)
Lanham, MD: Lexington Books, 270 pp.,
ISBN 978-1-49853-957-9, h/bk, $105.00
ISBN 978-1-49853-957-9, eBook, $99.00
Why “Less is More” in Non-Financial Reporting Initiatives: Concrete Steps Towards Supporting Sustainability
Authors: Tsagas Georgina , Villiers Charlotte 
Published: May 2020

Abstract
Calls are repeatedly made on corporations to respond to the challenges facing the planet from a sustainable development perspective and governments take solace in the idea that corporations' transparency on their corporate activity in relation to sustainability through voluntary reporting is adequately addressing the problem. In practice, however, reporting is failing to deliver truly sustainable results. The article considers the following questions: how does the varied reporting landscape in the field of non-financial reporting impede the objectives of fostering corporations' sustainable practices and which initiative, among the options available, may best meet the sustainability objectives after a decluttering of the landscape takes place?
The article argues that the varied corporate reporting landscape constitutes a key obstacle to fostering sustainable corporate behaviour, insofar as the flexible and please all approach followed in the context of corporate sustainability reporting offers little to no real incentive to companies to behave more sustainably and ultimately pleases none in the long run. The case made is that “less is more” in non-financial reporting initiatives and hence the article calls for a revision of key aspects of the European Non-Financial Reporting Directive, which, as is argued, is more likely to achieve the furtherance of sustainable corporate behaviour. Although the different reporting requirements offer the benefits of focussing on different corporate goals and activities, targeting different audiences and allowing for a level of flexibility that respects the individual risks to sustainability associated with each industry, the end result is a landscape that lacks overall consistency and comparability of measurements and accountabilities, making accountability more, rather than less, difficult to achieve.
The article acknowledges the existence of several variances relating to the notion of sustainability per se, which continues to remain a contested concept and variances between companies and industries in relation to how each is operating sustainably or unsustainably respectively. Such variances have so far inhibited the legislator from easily outlining through tailored legislation the individual risks to global sustainability in an all-encompassing manner. The end product is a chaotic system of financial reporting, CSR reporting, non-financial reporting and integrated reporting and little progress to increase comparability and credibility in order for companies to be held accountable and to behave in ways that do not harm the planet. A “clean up” of the varied initiatives in the terrain of non-financial reporting is recommended.
Enhancement of upconversion luminescence using photonic nanostructures
Authors: Das Ananda , Bae Kyuyoung , Park Wounjhang 
Published: May 2020

Abstract
Lanthanide-based upconversion materials convert low energy infrared photons into high energy visible photons. These materials are of interest in a myriad of applications such as solar energy harvesting, color displays and photocatalysis. Upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) are also of interest in biological applications as bioimaging and therapeutic agents. However, the intrinsic conversion efficiency of UCNPs remains low for most applications. In this review, we survey the recent work done in increasing the upconversion emission by changing the local electric field experienced by the UCNPs using photonic nanostructures. We review both the underlying theory behind this photonic manipulation as well as experimental demonstrations of enhancement. We discuss the recent developments in the more common plasmonic designs as well as the emerging field of dielectric nanostructures. We find that improvements in design and fabrication of these nanostructures in the last few years have led to reported enhancements of over three orders of magnitude. This large enhancement has been achieved in not only nanostructures on films but also in nanostructures that can be dispersed into solution which is especially relevant for biological applications.
Crystal structure of (4-aminobenzoato-κ2
O,O′)-[5,5,7,12,12,14-hexamethyl-1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane-κ4
N,N′,N′′,N′′′]nickel(II) perchlorate monohydrate, C23H44ClN5NiO7
Authors: Ou Guang-Chuan , Zhou Qiang , Wang Qiong 
Published: May 2020

Abstract
C23H44ClN5NiO7, orthorhombic, P212121 (no. 19), a = 14.4994(16) Å, b = 19.799(2) Å, c = 20.040(2) Å, V = 5752.9(11) Å3, Z = 8, R
gt(F) = 0.0409, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1061, T = 173(2) K.
Dynamic triaxial constitutive model for rock subjected to initial stress
Authors: Li Junzhe , Zhang Guang , Liu Mingze , Hu Shaohua , Zhou Xinlong 
Published: May 2020

AbstractBuilding on the existing model, an improved constitutive model for rock is proposed and extended in three dimensions. The model can avoid the defect of non-zero dynamic stress at the beginning of impact loading, and the number of parameters is in a suitable range. The three-dimensional expansion method of the component combination model is similar to that of the Hooke spring, which is easy to operate and understand. For the determination of model parameters, the shared parameter estimation method based on the Levenberg–Marquardt and the Universal Global Optimization algorithm is used, which can be well applied to models with parameters that do not change with confinement and strain rates. According to the established dynamic constitutive equation, the stress–strain curve of rock under the coupling action of the initial hydrostatic pressure load and constant strain-rate impact load can be estimated theoretically. By comparing the theoretical curve with the test data, it is shown that the dynamic constitutive model is suitable for the rock under the initial pressure and impact load.
Numerical analysis of sulfur dioxide absorption in water droplets
Authors: Bešenić Tibor , Vujanović Milan , Baleta Jakov , Pachler Klaus , Samec Niko , Hriberšek Matjaž 
Published: May 2020

AbstractMass transfer between the phases is a cornerstone of many technological processes and presents a topic whose understanding and modelling is of high importance. For instance, absorption of gases in liquid droplets is an underlying phenomenon for the desulfurization of flue gases in wet scrubbers. Wet scrubbing is an efficient cleaning method where the liquid is sprayed in a stream of rising gases, removing pollutants due to the concentration difference between the gas phase and droplets. A model for absorption in water droplets has been developed to describe the complex physical and chemical interactions during the exposure to flue gases. The main factors affecting the absorption are the mass transfer of pollutants through the gas–droplet interface and the aqueous phase chemistry in a droplet. The mass transfer coefficient, which has been modeled with several approaches, is the most significant parameter regulating the absorption dynamic into the droplet, while the in-droplet chemistry controls the maximum quantity of dissolved pollutants. Dissociation of sulfur dioxide and the chemical reactions in seawater have been described by the equilibrium reactions. Afterward, the influence of the mass transfer coefficient has been investigated, and the model has been validated against the literature data on a single droplet scale. Obtained results are comparable with the experimental measurements and indicate the applicability of the model for the design and development of industrial scrubbers.
Essential oil composition of three Cryptocarya species from Malaysia
Authors: Azhar Muhammad Ammar Mohd , Salleh Wan Mohd Nuzul Hakimi Wan , Khamis Shamsul 
Published: May 2020

Abstract

Cryptocarya species are mainly distributed in Africa, Asia, Australia and South America, widely used in traditional medicines for the treatment of skin infections and diarrhea. The present investigation reports on the extraction by hydrodistillation and the chemical composition of three Cryptocarya species (Cryptocarya impressa, Cryptocarya infectoria, and Cryptocarya rugulosa) essential oils from Malaysia. The chemical composition of these essential oils was fully characterized by gas chromatography (GC-FID) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). A total of 51 components were identified in C. impressa, C. infectoria, and C. rugulosa essential oils representing 91.6, 91.4, and 83.0% of the total oil, respectively. The high percentages of α-cadinol (40.7%) and 1,10-di-epi-cubenol (13.4%) were found in C. impressa oil. β-Caryophyllene (25.4%) and bicyclogermacrene (15.2%) were predominate in C. infectoria oil. While in C. rugulosa oil, bicyclogermacrene (15.6%), δ-cadinene (13.8%), and α-copaene (12.3%) were predominate. To the best of our knowledge, there is no report on the essential oil composition of these three species.
Assessing the effect of corporate social responsibility on financial performance of a company
Authors: Ibrahim Umar Abbas , Umeano Okechukwu 
Published: May 2020

Purpose – to research the effect of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) on the corporate financial performance (CFP) of quoted banks in Nigeria.
Design/Method/Research approach. Using data of corporate social responsibility expenditure as a proxy for CSR and the trio of return on assets (ROA), return on equity (ROE), and bank earnings per share (EPS) as a proxy for CFP, regression analysis was conducted. ROA, ROE, and EPS data were collected from the banks’ financial statements for the period 2012 – 2016.
Findings. In particular, our analysis and findings suggest that CSR expenditure had no significant effect on all the three proxies of CFP of quoted banks in Nigeria. It supports the arguments in the literature that financial performance alone does not justify expenditure on CSR activities by the quoted Nigerian banks.
Practical implications. Our results show that there is a need for banks to consider other factors to see if the case for CSR activities exists. If they do not, the banks should stop engaging in these activities to increase the banks’ profitability.
Paper type – empirical.
Job security and labor productivity
Authors: Machek Martin 
Published: May 2020

Purpose – to investigate the relationship between job security and labor productivity among 45,506 companies from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia, Slovenia, and Latvia.
Design/Method/Approach. This article uses linear regression analysis based on data from the period of 2013-2017.
Findings. The study indicates an inverse U-shaped relationship between employment volatility, as measured by the coefficient of variation, and labor productivity. Labor productivity increases along with employment fluctuation up to a certain point; however, when employees feel insecure, their labor productivity deteriorates. Surprisingly, for most companies, the relationship between employment fluctuation and labor productivity remains positive. Labor productivity gets affected positively by the security feeling rather than by guaranteeing the job position.
Originality/Value. The results are consistent within the subsamples of the five individual countries in the sample and robust to two alternative measures of fluctuation, the mean absolute deviation, and the studentized range.
Paper type – empirical.
Resource efficiency strategies based on the circular economy
Authors: Nikolaienko Artem 
Published: May 2020

Purpose – to describe resource efficiency strategies based on the circular economy.
Design/Method/Approach. Logical and critical, abstract-logical methods are used for the theoretical generalization of crucial approaches to the formation of resource-efficiency strategies based on the circular economy.
Research results. There were considered the scientific and theoretical approaches to the formulation of resource-efficiency strategies based on the circular economy. The circularity strategies within the production chain has been formed in the order of priority. The idea of classifying circular strategies has been expanded.
Practical implications. The results of the research allow establishing a target system of the circular economy structure, to show the possible effect of the circular economy.
Originality/Value. The theoretical bases for the development of the circular economy in terms of identification of the essential tools for the resource-efficiency strategies implementation based on the principles of the circular economy at micro-, macro-, meso-, and mega-levels.
Research limitations/Future research. The research serve as the basis for further evaluation and forecasting of the operation efficiency, costs optimization of the production resources and entity’s commercial activity, making the mechanism for the sustainable economic development of the enterprise.
.Paper type – theoretical.
Some preliminary results of paleo-tsunami study in the coastal region of the Nghe An province, Vietnam
Authors: Trieu Cao Dinh , Dung Lai Van , Bach Mai Xuan , Hung Pham Nam , Trong Cao Dinh , Tuan Thai Anh , Quang Phan Thanh , Hien Pham Thi , Cuong Nguyen Dac 
Published: May 2020

In the coastal region of the Nghe An province, the geomorphology is characterized by appearances of fields of arca granosa with placura placenta and hills of placura placenta with arca granosa, namely: The hills of placura placenta with the arca granosa shells in the Quynh Van and Nghi Tien communes; the fields of arca granosa with the placura placenta: deep-seated in the Quynh Nghia, Dien Chau and along the Nghi Yen coast which have age of 4,500 - 4,300 yrs.; The appearance of the placura placenta-arca granosa shell’s fields and hills which do not originate from either marine transgression in the Holocene epoch, tectonic movement or artificiality; Our results suggest that there were three tsunami events occurring in the past during the periods of 4,500 - 4,300; 4,100 - 3,900 and 900 - 600 yrs., respectively in the region.
The Vietnam national seismological network: establishment and development
Authors: Van Dinh Quoc , Anh Nguyen Xuan , Binh Nguyen Xuan , Minh Le Huy , Giang Nguyen Van , Minh Nguyen Le , Hung Nguyen Tien , Khoi Le Quang , Thuy Nguyen Ngoc , Son Le Tu , Phung Dinh Doan , Ngoan Doan Thi , Dung Nguyen Danh , Binh Nguyen Thanh 
Published: May 2020

In this article, by combining/following previous publications, we summarize the history of nearly 100 years of development of the Vietnam seismological network and its achievements in earthquake monitoring and seismological research to contribute to prevention and mitigation of natural disasters and sustainable development of the country. Earthquake observation in Vietnam has gone through many stages of development, the first seismic station was established in Sapa by the French in 1924. In the years of 70-80s of the 20th Century, the earthquake monitoring network of Vietnam consisted of 7 stations, including five stations distributed in the Northern part (Phu Lien, Sa Pa, Bac Giang, Hoa Binh, Tuyen Quang) and two stations located in the south (Nha Trang and Da Lat). In the period from 1990 to 2005, the national seismological network with 24 digital seismographs and short-period sensors was created and distributed throughout the country. Today, earthquake monitoring in Vietnam has made great progress, the new seismological network with 30 broadband stations with advanced earthquake monitoring technology been established completely in 2017. The international cooperation on earthquake monitoring and seismological research is always promoted and expanded, over the past 60 years, IGP has collaborated with many scientific organizations from different countries such as Russia, France, China, Japan, Poland, The United State of America,... and prestigious international organizations as UNDP, PTWC, CTBTO, IRIS, ADPC, RIMES,.. Through these cooperations, many research projects have been done and Vietnamese seismologists have been trained and educated at different levels that help to improve their knowledge earthquake monitoring and seismological research. Besides operating the national seismological network, some local seismic networks have also been established by Institute of Geophysics for many years to monitor and study induced seismicity in some reservoirs of hydropower dams such as Son La, Hoa Binh, Tri An, Yaly, Song Tranh, Lai Chau, Huoi Quang, Ban Chat,...