bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Topical 1% voriconazole ophthalmic solution in the treatment of mycotic corneal ulcer
Authors: Chaurasia Shreya , Kumar Sunil , Imam Sheezan 
Published: March 2020

Fungal keratitis is a major cause of ocular morbidity and unilateral blindness worldwide. In India it contributes to 50% of culture positive cases. Despite the emergence of many new drugs, a cure remains difficult in many cases. Compared to anti- bacterial, anti-fungal have lower efficacy, lower tissue penetration and indolent nature of the infection.This article aims to study effectiveness of topical 1% voriconazole as first line of treatment in 50 patients of mycotic corneal ulcer.
THE DETERMINANTS OF INDIA’S FDI INFLOWS: THE BOUND TEST ANALYSIS
Authors: Qaiser Alam Md. , Shabbir Alam Md. 
Published: March 2020

Purpose of the study: This paper aims to empirically examine the determinants of FDI inflows which include policy factors along with macroeconomic aggregates prevailing in India that serve as an important factor for attracting FDI in the country.
Methodology: This paper has applied the Auto Regressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) modeling technique to empirically examine the co-integration relationship among FDI inflows and various macroeconomic aggregates prevailing in India to determine the factors affecting the flow of FDI in India.
Main Findings: The study finds that there exists a co-integration relationship between the variables in the model. The estimated coefficient reveals that FDI inflows in India are positively influenced by trade openness, domestic investment, moderate domestic prices and exchange rate in the long-run. The outcomes also reveal that FDI inflows are positively influenced by the past level of FDI inflows, the past year of GDP per capita, past level of trade openness and currency exchange rate in the country in the short-run.
Applications of the study: The study will be helpful in the formulation of suitable policies towards foreign investment inflows and to optimize its role in the host country. The study will be also helpful to the government for the enrichment of socioeconomic overheads in the host country to maximize the gains from FDI inflows.
The novelty of the Study: The outcome of the study with an addition to the existing literature by incorporating the new variables in the model provides a new variable specific influence on FDI inflows in the country. This will also provide a scope for further study by establishing backward and forward spill over effects of FDI inflows in enhancing income, output, and employment in the country.
Convincing EFL students to practice writing: Assigning collaborative writing tasks as extra credit pop quizzes
Authors: Ennis Michael Joseph 
Published: March 2020

This paper reports the results of a replication experiment on the effectiveness of extra credit pop quizzes within the context of English for specific academic purposes course. In the original experiment, multiple-choice pop quizzes assigned as extra credit were found to be effective at increasing student attendance rates, classroom participation, the pass rate and student satisfaction, without undermining learning objectives or causing grade inflation. This replication sought to maintain these positive results, while mitigating the loss of instructional hours available for formative tasks. This was attempted by converting collaborative writing into unannounced extra credit assignments as substitutes for multiple-choice quizzes. In addition to maintaining the increased level of student effort, awarding extra credit for formative tasks was found to be a more efficient allocation of class time, resulting in a significant increase in student submission of collaborative writing assignments.
Keywords: Extra credit, ESAP, collaborative writing, continuous assessment, higher education.
Incorporating systemic functional linguistics in the unlock course book: English intermediate level at Birzeit University
Authors: Ishnaiwer Mohamed 
Published: March 2020

This research attempts to develop a supplementary writing teaching method that is compatible with the Unlock intermediate level students at Birzeit University. To achieve this goal, the study identifies four general writing needs and purposes for such students: understanding purpose and genre; using clause and sentence structure for these purposes and text types; developing a sense of audience and writing coherently. This review includes an overview of genre and the three register dimensions: ideational, interpersonal and textual. Writing instruction is provided through two teaching methodologies: Joint Construction and the Logical Tree which will be discussed thoroughly under the Methodology section. The sample of this study is 54 intermediate level students of Unlock English program; 27 of which were the control group and the other 27 were the experimental group. The overall results showed more use of the measured variables in the experimental group than in the control one.
Keywords: Systemic functional linguistics, unlock course book, metafunctions, ideational, interpersonal, textual.
Pragmatic potential of onomatopoeia in animated movies for children
Authors: Lukyanova Valentina , Koloskova Olga 
Published: March 2020

This paper reflects the results of the investigation into pragmatic potential of onomatopoeia as a part of childrenâ€™s movies. The enquiry into this subject was conducted within the framework of the project devoted to the evolution and functioning of language within films for children. The paper includes the analysis of onomatopoeia through language development aspects, stylistic and pragmatic analysis. In this regard our attention is focused on the semantic, pragmatic and linguistic characteristics of onomatopoeia. It has been suggested that the onomatopoeia performs different functions within the childrenâ€™s movies acting as a strong expressive component, reflecting the level of speech development, conveying emotions, describing nature, supporting musical mood in songs, attracts childâ€™s attention to the most important character or event, forming new hybrid words to convey extra connotations, participating in wordplay such as pun or parody, developing mental activity, linguistic intuition and social communicative skills.
Keywords: Onomatopoeia, language development, pragmatic potential, semantic and functional feature, animated movies for children.
Sürdürülebilir Yerleşke Kavramı Farkındalığının Ege Üniversitesi Yerleşkesi Örneğinde İrdelenmesi
Authors: KARCI DEMİRKOL Ahenk , BİRİŞÇİ Tanay 
Published: March 2020

Amaç: Sürdürülebilir bir yaşam tarzının geliştirilmesi ve toplum tarafından benimsenmesinin sağlanmasında yüksek öğrenim kurumlarındaki uygulamaların etkisi büyük önem taşıdığı düşünülmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı Ege Üniversitesi Yerleşkesi’sinde çalışmakta olan akademik kadronun sürdürülebilirlik kavramı ve sürdürülebilir yerleşke hakkında temel bilgi seviyesini ve kişisel düşüncelerini irdelemektir.Materyal ve Metod: Bu çalışmada, üniversitenin yönetimi ve eğitiminde daha etkin olduğu düşünüldüğü için Ege Üniversitesi Yerleşkesindeki 215 akademik personelle yüz yüze görüşmelerle anket çalışması yapılarak, sürdürülebilir yerleşkeler hakkındaki temel bilgileri ve düşünceleri irdelenmiştir.Bulgular: Yapılan anket çalışması sonucunda, katılımcıların %44,3 oranında sürdürülebilir yerleşke hakkında bilgi sahibi olduğu, %83,8’nin sürdürülebilir yerleşke uygulamalarını desteklediği, %88,9’nun insan ve çevre için faydalı bulmaktadır. Katılımcıların %15,7’si sürdürülebilir yerleşke uygulamalarını yüksek maliyetli bulmakta ve %77,9 oranındaki katılımcılar bu uygulamaların uzun vadede ekonomik tasarruf sağlayacağını düşünmektedir. Katılımcıların %93,2’si Yeşil yerleşkelerde çalışmanın çalışma verimini artırdığını düşündüklerini belirtmişlerdir. Katılımcıların verdikleri cevaplar cinsiyetlerine, yaşlarına, unvan ve kadrolarına, fakültelerine ve çalışma sürelerine göre gruplandırıldığında; yaş, fakülte dışında diğer gruplarda istatiksel olarak anlamlı bir fark görülmemiştir. Sonuç: Yapılan analizler sonucunda, katılımcıların sürdürülebilir yerleşke hakkında yeterli bilgiye sahip olmadıkları, konu ile ilgili bilgi düzeylerinin yaş ve fakültelerine bağlı olarak istatistiksel anlamda değişiklik gösterdiği saptanmıştır. Sürdürülebilirlik kavramı hakkında bilgilendirici çalışmalar yapılması gerektiği önerilmektedir.
LATE PERMIAN PALEOENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES IN THE XINGCHENG AREA, LIAONING PROVINCE, CHINA: SEDIMENTARY SUCCESSION AND ROOT SYSTEMS
Authors: LI XIAOBO , ZHONG WANXUAN , WANG YINI , REISZ ROBERT R. 
Published: March 2020

ABSTRACT
During the late Permian, an alluvial environment prevailed along the northern margin of the North China Plate in the Xingcheng area, Liaoning Province, China. In this region, the middle–late Permian Shihhotse Formation and the late Permian Hamashan Formation record this transition from previous swamp-dominated settings. The two formations are mainly coarse-grained deposits and can be correlated with the Pingdingshan Sandstone, which developed as widespread alluvial facies in the central and southern parts of the North China Plate. Tectonic uplift around the plate due to Variscan orogenic activities probably contributed to the onset of alluvial prevalence, but the sedimentary characteristics in the Xingcheng area indicate that aridification was also an important driver. This is supported by the presence of root systems composed of rhizoliths in the Shihhotse Formation and Stigmaria fossils at the top of the alluvial conglomerate of the Hamashan Formation. Viewed at a larger scale, this basin-wide alluvial episode on the North China Plate was contemporaneous with the Wuchiapingian extreme aridity and followed a short humid interval. The overlying Changhsingian–Induan redbeds mark a paleoclimatic change to semiarid and arid again. The paleoenvironmental changes recorded in the upper Permian and Lower Triassic strata of the North China Plate, therefore, provide essential information for the understanding of late Paleozoic terrestrial evolution.
Influence of Liquid Viscosity and Geometry on Vertical Gas/Liquid Two-Phase Annular-Duct Flow
Authors: Colmanetti Alex Roger Almeida , de Castro Marcelo Souza , Barbosa Marcel Cavallini , Rodriguez Oscar Mauricio Hernandez 
Published: March 2020

Summary
Two-phase flow in large annular ducts is very common in industrial applications. Nevertheless, many two-phase-flow phenomena in such a geometry have not been fully understood. This article addresses an investigation on the effects of duct geometry and liquid viscosity on vertical upward annular-duct two-phase flows. Compressed air and tap water or mineral oil were the working fluids. Three oil viscosity ranges were tested, from 30 to 400 mPa·s. A 10.0-m-long inclinable experimental setup was designed and built for the experiments conducted in two equivalent geometries. The first is made of a 95-mm-inner-diameter circular pipe (called the reference pipe), and the second is a concentric annular duct with 95-mm hydraulic diameter, the same diameter as the reference pipe. The radial geometries were similar to those observed in oil wells. Flow patterns, total pressure drop, and in-situ volumetric fractions were obtained. According to the results, the standard hydraulic diameter might not be appropriate for the modeling of vertical gas/liquid flow in large annular ducts.
Sugammadex Versus Neostigmine After Rocuronium Continuous Infusion in Patients Undergoing Liver Transplantation.
Authors: DEANA CRISTIAN , Barbariol Federico , D’Incà’ Stefano , Pompei Livia , Rocca Giorgio Della 
Published: March 2020

Abstract
Background: Rapid neuromuscular block reversal at the end of major abdominal surgery is recommended to avoid any postoperative residual block. To date, no study has evaluated sugammadex performance after rocuronium administration in patients undergoing liver transplantation.This is a randomized controlled trial with the primary objective of assessing the neuromuscular transmission recovery time obtained with sugammadex versus neostigmine after rocuronium induced neuromuscular blockade in patients undergoing orthotopic liver transplantation.Methods: The TOF-Watch SX®, calibrated and linked to a portable computer equipped with TOF-Watch SX Monitor Software®, was used to monitor and record intraoperative neuromuscular block maintained with a continuous infusion of rocuronium. Anaesthetic management was standardized as per our institution's internal protocol. At the end of surgery, neuromuscular moderate block reversal was obtained by administration of 2 mg/kg of sugammadex or 50 mcg/kg of neostigmine (plus 10 mcg/kg of atropine). Results: Data from 41 patients undergoing liver transplantation were analysed. In this population, recovery from neuromuscular block was faster following sugammadex administration than neostigmine administration, with mean times±SD of 9.4±4.6 min and 34.6±24.9 min, respectively (p<0.0001). Conclusion: Sugammadex is able to reverse neuromuscular block maintained by rocuronium continuous infusion in patients undergoing liver transplantation. The mean reversal time obtained with sugammadex was significantly faster than that for neostigmine. It is important to note that the sugammadex recovery time in this population was found to be considerably longer than in other surgical settings, and should be considered in clinical practice.Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02697929 (registered 3rd March 2016).
Correlation Between Ischemia-Modified Albumin Level And Coronary Collateral Circulation
Authors: Chen Xin , Lin Yan , Tian Lihua , Wang Zhiquan 
Published: March 2020

Abstract
Objective: To investigate the correlation between ischemia-modified albumin (IMA) levels and coronary collateral circulation (CCC) in patients with chronic total occlusive (CTO). Methods: Coronary angiography was performed in the Department of Cardiology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University from 2017-08 to 2019-02 to identify 128 patients with CTO lesions in at least one major coronary artery. According to the Rentrop evaluation criteria, the degree of CCC formation was divided into the poor CCC formation group (Rentrop0-1 grade,n=69) and the good CCC formation group(Rentrop2-3 grade,n=59). The IMA level of the patients was measured using an albumin-cobalt binding assay.The general data, routine blood panel, total bilirubin (TBIL), blood lipids, uric acid (UA), left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and other indicators of the patients were recorded and analyzed while assessing the patients' blood vessels occlusion. Results: The proportion of platelet count and diabetes in the poor CCC group was higher than that in the good CCC group (P<0.05). The ratio of ischemia-modified albumin and total bilirubin in the poor CCC group was lower than that in the good CCC group (P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that ischemia-modified albumin was positively correlated with CCC formation [OR=1.190,95% CI(1.092-1.297),P<0.001], while diabetes was negatively correlated with CCC formation [OR=0.285,95% CI(0.094-0.864),P<0.05].Ischemic modified albumin predicted good formation of CCC according to the ROC curve, and the area under the ROC curve was 0.769(95% CI:0.686-0.851，P＜0.001); the optimal cut-off value was 63.35 KU/L, and the sensitivity was 71.2%,specificity is 71%. Conclusion: The IMA level is closely related to good formation of CCC. Higher IMA levels can be used as an effective predictor of good CCC formation in patients with CTO.
Characteristics And Outcomes of Perforating Trauma With Intraorbital Foreign Body
Authors: Ren Hui , Hu Xiaobing , Zhou Min , Huang Yongheng , Guo Diwen , Jiang Rui , Qian Jiang 
Published: March 2020

Abstract
Background: To evaluate the characteristics and outcomes of patients with perforating trauma with intraorbital foreign body (IOrbFb). Methods: Retrospective chart review of 31 consecutive patients with perforating trauma and IOrbFb treated in Eye and ENT Hospital of Fudan University from 2014 to 2018. Results: 30 (96.8%) patients were male and 1 (3.2%) was female. The ocular trauma score (OTS) was 1 in 18 (58.1%) patients, 2 in 8 (25.8%) patients and 3 in 5 (16.1%) patients. At the time of the last follow-up, the visual acuity was 20/40 or better in 3 (9.7%) patients, between 20/50-20/200 in 6 (19.4%) patients, between 20/200 or worse in 6 (19.4%) patients, no light perception 16 (51.6%) patients and 14 (45.2%) patients underwent evisceration/enucleation. Conclusions: The visual prognosis of perforating trauma with IOrbFb is closely related to OTS. Removal of IOrbFbs is safe with current orbital surgery techniques.
Psychometric Validation of a Novel PRO MEASURE for Assessing Patient-reported Experience of Cognitive Impairment in Schizophrenia (PRECIS)
Authors: Rosen Raymond C. , Trudeau Jeremiah J. , Silverstein Steven , Henderson David C. , Smith Adam , Walling David P. , Garcia Miguel , Davis Bethany , Derogatis Leonard , Sand Michael 
Published: March 2020

Abstract
Background
Cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia (CIAS) can be a distressing feature that contributes to the burden of the disorder, as well as being a strong predictor of functional impairment. To fully assess the burden to patients living with this illness, there is a need to develop a specific measure of patient-reported outcomes .
Methods
Following initial development of the Patient-Reported Experience of Cognitive Impairment in Schizophrenia (PRECIS) instrument, the domain structure, reliability (inter-item consistency and test–retest reliability), and validity (discriminant validity, divergent, and convergent validity) of the tool were assessed in patients (aged 18–55 years) with CIAS participating in a 12-week, Phase II, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of BI 409306. Healthy control subjects were recruited separately. The PRECIS instrument was completed at baseline, Week 6, Week 9, and Week 12.
Results
The questionnaire responses of 410 patients with schizophrenia and 88 control subjects were compared. Of the original 35 items included in the draft PRECIS instrument, 11 were eliminated due to poor performance against pre-defined criteria, resulting in a 24-item questionnaire that loaded well onto 5 domains (Attention, Memory, Executive Function, Communication, and Bother). The revised 24-item PRECIS instrument demonstrated adequate discriminant validity between patient and control groups in each of the 5 domains (p<0.0001), convergent validity as shown by a significant correlation between PRECIS scores and the Schizophrenia Cognition Rating Scale (p<0.0001), good internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha score: 0.942), and adequate test–retest reliability (intra-class correlation coefficient [ICC]: 0.78). A simplified, user-friendly scoring method was identified, which assigned scores to each of the 5 domains using a five-category Likert scale. PRECIS did not correlate with MATRICS or CANTAB composite scores.
Conclusions
PRECIS is a novel self-completed sensitive instrument designed to measure the subjective experience of cognitive impairment in patients with schizophrenia. The test development process included patient input, perceptions, and feedback, and strong evidence for the validity and reliability of the instrument was demonstrated. The scale provides a patient-based perspective to complement existing objective measures of cognition and serves to define key patient-based endpoints for use in future clinical studies.
Competing demands in postpartum care: A national survey of U.S. providers’ priorities and practice
Authors: Krishnamurti Tamar , Simhan Hyagriv N , Borrero Sonya 
Published: March 2020

Abstract
Background: A new movement towards improved postpartum care calls for restructuring how that care is provided. As professional guidelines evolve, understanding how providers prioritize and practice postpartum care can offer insights about elements of care that may be currently performed more routinely than providers deem a priority to do so, as well as those that may warrant more routine practice.
Methods: We surveyed 600 randomly-sampled U.S. postpartum care providers about their priorities for and the frequency with which specific elements of care are provided, as well as the feasibility of remote delivery of postpartum care provision (i.e., telemedicine).
Results: The survey response rate was 43% across medical specialties. Providers reported an average of only 24.4 ± 11.7 minutes available to spend on the postpartum visit. Certain types of postpartum care were highly prioritized and routinely performed, such as depression screening. Yet, there were also noted discrepancies between prioritized and performed care, revealing competing demands on providers’ time. For example, pelvic exams were performed more often than similarly prioritized care, whereas screening for intimate partner violence and substance use were performed less often than similarly-prioritized care. Certain types of care were identified as important that are not explicitly addressed by national practice guidelines (e.g. transitioning to parenthood). Approximately 25% of respondents regarded telemedicine as a feasible remote care delivery alternative to much of the care currently provided in-person.
Conclusions: The time providers have available to offer comprehensive postpartum care is constrained. Understanding how certain elements of care may be competing with one another at a single postpartum visit highlights those elements of care, which may be currently underperformed, as well as those elements of care that may warrant evaluation for future inclusion in standard care. For some providers experiencing time constraints, complementary remote care represents a potentially viable approach to implementing recommendations for transitioning the traditional visit to a more frequent, ongoing postpartum care process. In calling for a new approach to postpartum care delivery, professional organizations should consider the practices and priorities of their constituency as they revise guidelines and shape future research about the value of specific postpartum services.