bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Zemin-hücresel dolgu elemanlarının sürtünme davranışlarının laboratuvarda yapılan çekme deneyleri ile belirlenmesi
Authors: IŞIK Adem , GÜRBÜZ Ayhan , ANIL Özgür 
Published: October 2019

Bu çalışma kapsamında, zemin-hücresel dolgu elemanı
arasındaki sürtünme davranışı laboratuvarda yapılan büyük ölçekli çekme deney
düzeneği ile belirlenmiştir. Büyük ölçekli çekme deney kutusu (1500 mm uzunluk,
1000 mm genişlik ve 700 mm yükseklik) zemin-hücresel dolgu elemanı arasındaki
davranışı belirlemek için Gazi Üniversitesi laboratuvarında tasarlanmış ve inşa
edilmiştir. Toplam olarak 18 adet çekme deneyi 10, 25 ve 50 kPa üniform düşey
yükler altında yapılmıştır. Kullanılan zemin malzemesi kötü derecelendirilmiş
kum olup özgül ağırlığı (Gs)
2,67, ortalama dane çapı (D50)
1,6 mm, maksimum ve minimum boşluk oranları sırasıyla 0,79 ve 0,43, maksimum ve
minimum kuru birim hacim ağırlıkları ise sırasıyla 18,10 ve 14,52 kN/m3
olarak belirlenmiştir. Model deney düzeneğinde sıkıştırılmış olarak
yerleştirilen kum malzemesinin %50 rölatif sıkılıkta kayma mukavemeti açısı 39˚
olarak kesme kutusu deneyi ile belirlenmiştir. Hücresel dolgu elemanı boyunca
oluşan deplasmanlar ve deformasyonlar kutu ön yüzünde daha yüksek seviyelere
ulaşmıştır. Bu çalışmada, artan düşey basınç ile çekme kuvvetleri artmıştır. Bu
çalışma kapsamında, geocell elemanların boyutlarının çekme kuvveti üzerine
etkisini belirlemek amacıyla ifade edilen SxL (hücre sayısı x uzunluk)
parametresinin çekme kuvvetleri ile değişimi belirlenmiştir. Artan SxL değeri
ile çekme kuvvetinin de arttığı sonucuna varılmıştır. Ayrıca artan düşey basınçla
hücresel dolgu elemanı-zemin arasındaki ara yüzey sürtünme katsayılarının
düştüğü belirlenmiştir.
Is higher IgE levels in preeclamptic pregnancies suggest autoimmune pathophysiology?
Authors: ELMAS Burak , KINCI Mehmet Ferdi , GÖK İrem Eda , ALKAN Afra , TOĞRUL Cihan , SARIKAYA Esma 
Published: October 2019

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of potential autoimmune mechanisms in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia by investigating the coexistence of celiac disease in patients. Material and Methods: Forty women diagnosed with preeclampsia and forty non-complicated pregnant women were enrolled in this prospective, cross-sectional, case-control study. Both groups were compared for any allergic disease symptoms, serological markers of celiac disease, total Ig A and total Ig E levels. Two years later, the mothers were questioned about the presence of allergic diseases in their babies. Results: There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups for serological markers of celiac disease. However, total IgE levels of the preeclampsia group were significantly higher than that of the control group. Conclusion: In this study, we did not ascertain any coexistence of celiac disease and preeclampsia. Nevertheless, we suggest that the increased IgE levels in the preeclampsia group might be accepted as an indicator of the immune pathogenesis of preeclampsia and a potential marker for coexisting allergic diseases.
РОЗВИТОК СТРАХОВОГО ПОСЕРЕДНИЦТВА В УКРАЇНІ В КОНТЕКСТІ ЙОГО ВПЛИВУ НА ЕФЕКТИВНЕ ФУНКЦІОНУВАННЯ СТРАХОВОГО РИНКУ
Authors: Добош Назар 
Published: October 2019

Метою роботи є розроблення теоретико-методологічних основ вдосконалення державного регулювання діяльності страхових посередників в Україні в контексті розвитку фінансово-кредитної системи. Автори ставлять і вирішують такі завдання: ретроспективне дослідження розвитку ринку страхових посередників в Україні та обґрунтування теоретичних засад його функціонування, аналіз законодавчої та нормативно-правової бази щодо регулювання діяльності ринку страхових посередників в Україні та міжнародного досвіду, розроблення рекомендацій щодо удосконалення державного регулювання діяльності страхових посередників в Україні.
КОМПЛЕКСНИЙ ПІДХІД ДО ОЦІНКИ ЕФЕКТИВНОСТІ КРЕДИТНО-ІНВЕСТИЦІЙНОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ БАНКІВ
Authors: Шльончак Василь 
Published: October 2019

Проведено оцінку ефективності кредитно-інвестиційної діяльності банків із використанням авторського комплексного підходу. Для об’єктивного аналізу сформовано вибірку представників різних банківських груп на основі рівня впливу на діяльність банківської системи та показників ефективності діяльності. Запропоновано удосконалену систему показників оцінки ефективності кредитно-інвестиційної діяльності як основу для застосування методу інтегральної оцінки. Проведено порівняння ефективності діяльності представників різних груп із діяльністю банків першої групи. На основі аналізу визначено переваги і недоліки в діяльності банків України. Було виявлено основні фактори впливу на обсяги кредитно-інвестиційного портфеля банків. Зважаючи на результати застосування методу комплексної оцінки, надано рекомендації щодо підвищення ефективності діяльності банків усіх груп.
СУТНІСТЬ I ФУНКЦІОНАЛЬНЕ ПРИЗНАЧЕННЯ ФІНАНСОВОГО СЕКТОРУ НАЦІОНАЛЬНОЇ ЕКОНОМІКИ
Authors: Барановський Олександр 
Published: October 2019

Обґрунтовано значущість наукового інтересу до проблематики функціонування і розвитку фінансового сектору національної економіки. Критично проаналізовано підходи дослідників до визначення сутності і функціонального призначення фінансового сектору національної економіки. Наголошено на загальносистемних характеристиках фінансового сектору. Наведено авторське бачення сутності фінансового сектору національної економіки. Представлено авторську класифікацію різновидів фінансового сектору національної економіки.
PRECONDITIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE INVESTMENT CONSULTING IN THE UKRAINIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES MARKET
Authors: Тяжкороб Ірина , Євтух Любов , Лежан Марія 
Published: October 2019

Volume and development of the consulting services market considered as an indicator of the market state in the country. Success investment consulting services in Ukraine largely depends on the state support. First of all, the government should ensure a stable economic and political situation, improve of legislation and tax system. Further development of consulting services and the financial market, as a whole, depends on their readiness for innovation, the attraction of foreign experience and its adaptation to the conditions of socio-economic life of the country; the search of new products and markets; using of new methods of the implementation of the consultation proposals.
РОЛЬ ЕФЕКТИВНОГО МЕНЕДЖМЕНТУ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЇ У ЗМЕНШЕННІ ОБСЯГІВ ДЕБІТОРСЬКОЇ ЗАБОРГОВАНОСТІ
Authors: Ковальчук Вероніка , Мосьпан Оксана , Стороженко Альона 
Published: October 2019

Досліджено теоретичні аспекти управління дебіторською заборгованістю в системі розрахунків із покупцями і замовниками, від якого залежатиме рівень платоспроможності підприємства та його фінансовий стан. Також розглянуто основні особливості та роль системи менеджменту організації у зменшенні обсягів дебіторської заборгованості на підприємстві. Проаналізовано два способи управління дебіторською заборгованістю: самостійне управління та управління на основі аутсорсингу; розглянуто стратегії кредитної політики.
Caring to Nurses in a Hospital Setting: Meanings Unveiled by Photography
Authors: Monteiro Estela Maria Leite Meirelles , Brandão Neto Waldemar , Ribeiro Denize Ferreira , Feitosa Lucas dos Santos , de Aquino Jael Maria , Guedes Tatiane Gomes 
Published: October 2019

Background and PurposeCare represents a human need and as a fundamental component of the social practice of nursing it should be reified in interpersonal relationships and in patients' biopsychosociocultural needs, thus requiring thinking on a regular basis. This study aims to analyze the senses and meanings of the caring process experienced by nurses in a hospital setting.MethodsQualitative research oriented by Symbolic Interactionism as the theoretical framework. The data were collected through photography and by semi-structured interviews with 16 nurses from a University Hospital of Northeastern Brazil. After a narrative analysis, four representative themes were perceived.ResultsThe nurses' perception of caring was related to building relationships based upon complicity, solidarity, care, love, and technico-scientific competence but also upon the work overload and working conditions and difficulty to deal with human emotions and feelings of suffering, which are exposed and perceived in the social interacting process.Implications for practiceThe senses and meanings of caring converge into a rupture of the nurses' regular and crystallized actions. That assumes a critical and reflexive review of ways of interacting with the patient, family, and environment. It is necessary that nurses choose communicative strategies, such as photography, that can unfold feelings and emotions which are essential requirements in the process and in the evaluation of care in a hospitalization setting.
Functional Mastery in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Authors: Donnelley Maria 
Published: October 2019

BackgroundInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an incurable autoimmune disease causing overwhelming physical distress and psychological adaptation.PurposeTo explore the associations between foundational influences and personal characteristics predictors to the achievement of mastery of health in patients with IBD.TheoryOrem's Theory of Self-Care, Resnick's Theory of Self-Efficacy, and Pearlin and Schooler's study of the structure of coping guided this study. The conceptual framework used was the Functional Mastery of Health Ownership (FMHO) model.MethodsA predictive correlational study design using self-administered questionnaires was used. A convenience sample of 151 adults with a diagnosis of IBD for at least 1 year was recruited from the patient population of a gastroenterology medical practice.ResultsData were analyzed using multiple regression with standard entry factor loading. Portions of the model were found to be significant and account for 44% of the variance (p < .001; R2 = .44, Adjusted R2 = .41). Significant relationships were found among mastery and IBD self-efficacy, perception of mastery, and current health status. Females had higher mastery scores than males.SignificanceThese findings support the use of a modified FMHO model to predict needs that enable individualized stewardship of health for patients with IBD.
New Graduate Nurse Transition Into the Intensive Care Unit: Qualitative Insights From a Longitudinal Study—Part 1
Authors: Vanderspank-Wright Brandi , Lalonde Michelle , Smith Cheryl Anne , Wong Sandra , Bentz Jamie Anne 
Published: October 2019

Background and PurposePatients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) are critically ill and suffer from life-threatening sickness of injury. To work in ICU, registered nurses require additional knowledge and skills. While practices regarding the hire of new graduate nurses (NGNs) into settings such as the ICU vary, it is common that NGNs are being hired. However, NGNs in general, are at a higher risk for turnover within the profession as compared to their more experienced colleagues. NGNs in ICU settings may be at higher risk of turnover due to the complexity of the care context. It is of particular importance that the experiences of NGNs in ICU be explored with the intent of identifying what these nurses experience but also to consider how they can be best supported during a period of transition. This manuscript reports the findings from a mixed design study that sought to understand the transition of a cohort of NGNs over a period of 2 years.MethodsThis study used both a purposive and convenience sample of NGNs. The qualitative component incorporated Thorne's (2016) interpretive description. Face-to-faceinterviews were completed.ResultsFive themes were identified: an emotional transition, a social transition, a transitioning mindset, transitioning through firsts, and transitioning with confidence. Within each theme, there is a distinct difference and elements of transition were evident. Findings demonstrate that the NGNs appeared to be more confident in their skills and in their nursing practice over time. Findings from this study provide important insight into the experiences of NGNs in ICUs.
Study of Oil/Water Flow and Emulsion Formation in Electrical Submersible Pumps
Authors: Croce Daniel , Pereyra Eduardo 
Published: October 2019

Summary
Oil/water dispersions from two oils of different viscosities (16 and 220 cp), equal surface tensions (27 mN/m), and similar densities (810 and 873 kg/m3) were circulated in a viscous loop using an electrical submersible pump (ESP). The viscosity of the formed dispersions was measured at the discharge of the pump using an in-line pipe viscometer. The objective was to evaluate the impact of the effective viscosity of the emulsions on the head and flow rate delivered by the ESP.
Husband’s Willingness-to-Pay for HIV and Syphilis Screening at Antenatal Care Clinic under the Thai Universal Coverage Scheme
Authors: Anunsittichai Orawan , Pongpirul Krit , Puthanakit Thanyawee , Roowicha Koranit , Kaewprasert Jirarat , Songtaweesin Wipaporn Natalie , Chaithongwongwattana Surasith 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
Background Screening for sexually transmitted infection (STI) especially HIV as early detection and treatment have been financially supported under the Thai Universal Coverage (UC) scheme since 2009 (THB140 for HIV). However, the implementation has not been evidence-based, strategic risk-based, nor economically evaluated whereas husbands who accompanied the pregnant women are likely to have a lower risk than those who did not come along. This study is aimed to explore the husband’s willingness-to-pay (WTP) for his HIV and syphilis screenings at the antenatal care (ANC) clinic of a tertiary hospital in Thailand.
Methods A survey of 200 randomly selected husbands of pregnant women was conducted at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital from April to June 2018. A pilot study using an open-ended question was conducted to estimate the WTP for HIV and syphilis screening tests. Then, two contingent valuation methods (bidding and payment scale) were performed for the final WTP assessments, using the mean WTP identified from the pilot study as a starting WTP with 1⁄4 SD step-up/down.
Results During the study period, 597 pregnant women received their first ANC. Of 368 accompanying husbands, 200 were enrolled in the study. Their median age was 31 (IQR 27-36) years old and 67% had a first child. Eighty-eight percent of the participants were willing to test for the STIs. Based on the bidding method, WTP for HIV and syphilis screening tests were US$14.5 (IQR 12.4-14.5) and US$9.7 (IQR 10-12), respectively. The payment scale method suggested approximately three-quarters of the price.
Conclusions The husbands who accompanied their pregnant wives to the ANC clinic showed positive behaviors according to the propitious selection theory. They tend to cooperate well with STI testing and are willing to pay at least two times the price of the STI screening tests. The financial support to promote STI screenings should be reconsidered to cover other groups with higher sexual behavior risks and less WTP.
Morphological changes of the anterior alveolar bone due to retraction of anterior teeth: a retrospective study
Authors: Sun Qiannan , Chen Si , Lu Wenhsuan , Zhang Yunfan , Peng Liying , Han Bing 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
Background: The morphology of the anterior alveolar bone may change after the retraction of incisors in premolar extraction cases in orthodontics.
Methods: Pre- (T0) and post-treatment (T1) lateral cephalograms of 477 subjects in the maxilla and 226 subjects in the mandible who underwent the orthodontic treatment with extraction of 2 premolars in upper or lower arches were included. Alveolar bone width and height in both the maxillary and mandible incisor area were measured at T0 and T1 respectively. By superimposing the T0 and T1 cephalometric tracings, changes of points A and B, and the movement of the incisors were also measured.
Results: The alveolar bone width (ABW) showed a significant decrease in both maxilla and mandible (P<0.001) except the labial side of the mandible, which exhibited slight increase, though statistically insignificant (P>0.05). The alveolar bone height (ABH) showed a significant increase in the labial side of maxilla and a significant decrease in the lingual side of maxilla and mandible. A strong positive correlation was observed between incisor movement and position changes of points A and B both in the horizontal and vertical direction.
Conclusions: Anterior alveolar bone width and height generally decreased after orthodontic treatment. Incisor retraction led to a significant position changes of points A and B.
Homoeolog expression bias and expression level dominance (ELD) in four tissues of natural allotetraploid Brassica napus
Authors: Li Mengdi , Wang Ruihua , Wu Xiaoming , Wang Jianbo 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
Background:Allopolyploids are widespread in angiosperms, and they can coordinate two or more different genomes through genetic and epigenetic modifications to exhibit stronger growth vigor and adaptability. To explore the changes in homologous gene expression patterns in the natural allotetraploidBrassica napus(AnAnCnCn) relative to its two diploid progenitors, B. rapa(ArAr) and B. oleracea(CoCo), after approximately7,500 years of domestication, the global gene pair expression patterns in four major tissues (stems, leaves, flowers and siliques) of these three species were analyzed using an RNA sequencing approach.
Results:The results showed that the ‘transcriptomic shock’ phenomenon was alleviated in natural B. napusafter approximately7,500 years of natural domestication, andmost differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in B. napuswere downregulated relative to those in its two diploid progenitors. The KEGG analysis indicated that three pathways related to photosynthesis were enriched in both comparison groups (AnAnCnCnvs ArArand AnAnCnCnvs CoCo), and these pathways were all downregulated in four tissues of B. napus. In addition, the homoeolog expression bias and expression level dominance (ELD) inB. napuswere thoroughly studied through analysis of the expression levels of 27609 B. rapa-B. oleraceaorthologous gene pairs. The overwhelming majority of gene pairs (an average of 86.7%) in B. napusmaintained their expression pattern in two diploid progenitors, and approximately 78.1% of the gene pairs showed expression bias with a preference toward the A subgenome. Overall, an average of 48%, 29.7% and 22.3% homologous gene pairs exhibited additivity expression, ELD and transgressive expression in B. napus, respectively. The ELD bias varies from tissue to tissue; specifically, more gene pairs in stems and siliques showed ELD-A, whereas the opposite was observed in leaves and flowers. More transgressive upregulationexpression, rather than downregulationexpression,was observedin gene pairs of B. napus.
Conclusions:In general, these results may provide a comprehensive understanding of the changes in homologous gene expression patterns in natural B. napusafter approximately 7,500 years of evolution and domestication and mayenhance our understanding of allopolyploids.
Patients’ Satisfaction with Clinical Laboratory Services in Public Hospitals in Ethiopia
Authors: Hailu Hiwot Amare , Lule Adinew Desale , Yalew Anteneh , Alaba Habtamu Asrat , Kebede Sisay , Dejene Daniel , Gebremicheal Hiwot Abebe , Gashu Andargachew , Yenealem Dereje , Ejigu Birhan Moges , Woldeamanuele Nebiyou Yemanebrhane , Desalegn Daniel Melese , Gurmessa Ashebir , Mohammed Awad , Getu Zekaryas , Ayana Gonfa , Anbessa Adisu Kebede , Abate Ebba 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
Abstract

Background: Knowing customers’ level of satisfaction is relevant to improve and provide quality health care services. In the clinical laboratory, monitoring customers’ satisfaction is an important indicator of the quality management system and required by international laboratory standards. However, in Ethiopia, there has not been baseline data about the satisfaction level of patients’ with laboratory services at the national level. The aim of this national level survey was to assess patients’ satisfaction level with laboratory services at public hospitals in Ethiopia.
Methods: A national survey was conducted using an institutional based cross-sectional study design was employed from 01 to 30 November 2017. A total of 2,399 patients were selected randomly from 60 public hospitals. Data was collected using structured questionnaire, entered in Epi Info and analyzed with SPSS software. Multiple logistic regression model was fitted to identify predictors of patients’ satisfaction with laboratory services. A p-value of less than 0.05 was taken as statistically significant.
Result: Overall, 78.6% of the patients were satisfied with the clinical laboratory services. Patients were dissatisfied with cleanness of latrine (47%), long waiting time (30%), clear and understandable advisory service during specimen collection (26%), adequacy of waiting area (25%), easy accessibility of laboratory (19%) and latrine location (20%), availability of requested service (18%), unfair payment of service (17%) and missing of result (12%). The educational status (P = 0.032), and distance (P = 0.000) were significantly associated with client overall satisfaction level.
Conclusion: Most laboratory patients’ were satisfied with the service provided by public hospital laboratories in public hospitals in Ethiopia. However, patients’ were dissatisfied with the accessibility of sites, adequacy of waiting area, cleanness of latrine, long TAT, communication, missing of results, availability of requested service and cost of service. Therefore, responsible bodies in each level should act on the identified gaps and improve the need of patients in each hospital laboratory. In addition, all hospital laboratories should conduct a satisfaction survey and meet the needs of laboratory patients.
Keywords: patient satisfaction, hospital, laboratory service, national survey, Ethiopia.