bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Organizational Resilience and Corporate Performance of Deposit Money Bank in Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Authors: Oparanma A.O. , Ulunma Elezie Patricia 
Published: April 2020

This study examined the relationship between organizational resilience and corporate performance of deposit money banks in Port Harcourt. The general purpose was to examine the effect of organizational resilience on corporate performance of deposit money banks while the specific objectives are to examine the effect of organizational learning and adaptive capabilities on corporate performance. Twenty-one deposit money banks operating in Port Harcourt. Sixty three sample representatives were selected from the deposit money. Organizational resilience measures are organizational learning and adaptive capabilities while corporate performance measures are profitability, market share and employee satisfaction. Primary data were sourced through questionnaires and administered to managers at the regional office of the deposit money banks. Descriptive statistics and Spearman rank correlation coefficient with the aid of Statistical Packages for Social Science were used as data analyses techniques. Findings reveal a correlation coefficient of 81.4 percent and probability of 0.0000 between organizational learning and corporate performance. 89.4 percent and probability of 0.0000 between adaptive capabilities and corporate performance. The finding indicates that organizational resilience has positive and significant relationship with corporate performance of the deposit money banks. It therefore recommends that techniques and strategic measures should be devise to enhance organizational resilience among the deposit money banks in Port Harcourt.
Rastin Swap Deposit (RSD): A Financial Account of Rastin Banking
Authors: Bidabad Bijan 
Published: April 2020

This paper introduces Rastin Swap Deposit account as a new banking deposit account which is interest-free and is based on Swap Contract in Rastin Banking. In this depositing by opening the deposit, the depositor is entitled to use an interest-free loan to the amount and duration that his resources have been being deposited and then return the money back to the bank. Depositor and bank agree that a combination of money and duration be selected in such a way that the products of amount and duration in both operations of depositing and loaning be the same. From the time of depositing to the first maturity (the date that depositor requests loan), the depositor is lender and bank is borrower; and from the time of the first maturity to second maturity (the date that depositor returns the money back to the bank) depositor is borrower and bank is a lender. Rastin Swap Deposit (RSD) can be issued in both local and foreign currencies.
JEL: E43, E44, E52, E58, E62, E63
A pobreza e suas faces em retrato nas notícias: uma abordagem diacrônica e crítico-discursiva
Authors: Lima Fábio Fernando 
Published: April 2020

Circunscrito ao quadro teórico da Análise Crítica do Discurso, o objetivo deste trabalho é o de analisar o noticiário publicado na grande mídia impressa paulista no decorrer dos séculos XIX, XX e XXI acerca de determinados segmentos excluídos em função de suas condições socioeconômicas, e que assim se encontram em situação de subordinação em relação a outro grupo, majoritário e dominante. Considerando que esses veículos de comunicação sempre estiveram sob o controle das classes dominantes, partimos do princípio de que encontraremos, nesse noticiário, um preconceito de base, em consonância com a própria ideologia vigente nesses grupos, materializado mediante diversos procedimentos discursivos (muitas vezes camuflados) que buscam o estabelecimento de determinados consensos hegemônicos e a manutenção do status quo, cujo objetivo deste trabalho é descrevê-los. O material para análise será extraído dos jornais Correio Paulistano, A Província de São Paulo/O Estado de S. Paulo e Folha da Noite/Folha de S. Paulo.
High-resolution vertical distribution and sources of HONO and NO2 in the nocturnal boundary layer in urban Beijing, China
Authors: Meng Fanhao , Qin Min , Tang Ke , Duan Jun , Fang Wu , Liang Shuaixi , Ye Kaidi , Xie Pinhua , Sun Yele , Xie Conghui , Ye Chunxiang , Fu Pingqing , Liu Jianguo , Liu Wenqing 
Published: April 2020

Abstract. Nitrous acid (HONO), an important precursor of the hydroxyl radical (OH), plays a key role in atmospheric chemistry, but its sources are still debated. The production of HONO on aerosol surfaces or on ground surfaces in nocturnal atmospheres remains controversial. The vertical profile provides vertical information on HONO and NO2 to understand the nocturnal HONO production and loss. In this study, we report the first high-resolution (<2.5 m) nocturnal vertical profiles of HONO and
NO2 measured from in situ instruments on a movable container that was lifted on the side wiring of a 325 m meteorological tower in Beijing, China. High-resolution vertical profiles revealed the negative gradients of HONO and NO2 in nocturnal boundary layers, and a shallow inversion layer affected the vertical distribution of HONO. The vertical distribution of HONO was consistent with stratification and layering in the nocturnal urban atmosphere below 250 m. The increase in the HONO ∕ NO2 ratio was observed throughout the column from the clean episode to the haze episode, and relatively constant HONO∕NO2 ratios in the residual layer were observed during the haze episode. Direct HONO emissions from traffic contributed 29.3 % ± 12.4 % to the ambient HONO concentrations at night. The ground surface dominates HONO production by heterogeneous uptake of NO2 during clean episodes. In contrast, the HONO production on aerosol surfaces (30–300 ppt) explained the observed HONO increases (15–368 ppt) in the residual layer, suggesting that the aerosol surface dominates HONO production aloft during haze episodes, while the surface production of HONO and direct emissions into the overlying air are minor contributors. Average dry deposition rates of 0.74±0.31 and 1.55±0.32 ppb h−1 were estimated during the clean and haze episodes, respectively, implying that significant quantities of HONO could be deposited to the ground surface at night. Our results highlight the ever-changing contributions of aerosol and ground surfaces in nocturnal HONO production at different pollution levels and encourage more vertical gradient observations to evaluate the contributions from varied HONO sources.
A 424-year tree-ring-based Palmer Drought Severity Index reconstruction of Cedrus deodara D. Don from the Hindu Kush range of Pakistan: linkages to ocean oscillations
Authors: Ahmad Sarir , Zhu Liangjun , Yasmeen Sumaira , Zhang Yuandong , Li Zongshan , Ullah Sami , Han Shijie , Wang Xiaochun 
Published: April 2020

Abstract. The rate of global warming has led to persistent drought.
It is considered to be the preliminary factor affecting socioeconomic
development under the background of the dynamic forecasting of the water supply and
forest ecosystems in West Asia. However, long-term climate records in the
semiarid Hindu Kush range are seriously lacking. Therefore, we developed a
new tree-ring width chronology of Cedrus deodara spanning the period of 1537–2017. We
reconstructed the March–August Palmer Drought Severity Index (PDSI) for the
past 424 years, going back to 1593 CE. Our reconstruction featured nine dry periods (1593–1598, 1602–1608, 1631–1645, 1647–1660,
1756–1765, 1785–1800, 1870–1878, 1917–1923, and 1981–1995)
and eight wet periods (1663–1675, 1687–1708, 1771–1773, 1806–1814, 1844–1852, 1932–1935,
1965–1969, and 1990–1999). This reconstruction is consistent
with other dendroclimatic reconstructions in West Asia, thereby confirming
its reliability. The multi-taper method and wavelet analysis revealed
drought variability at periodicities of 2.1–2.4, 3.3, 6.0, 16.8, and
34.0–38.0 years. The drought patterns could be linked to the large-scale
atmospheric–oceanic variability, such as the El Niño–Southern Oscillation,
Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation, and solar activity. In terms of current
climate conditions, our findings have important implications for developing
drought-resistant policies in communities on the fringes of the Hindu Kush
mountain range in northern Pakistan.
Policy Challenges in Mapping Internet Interdomain Congestion
Authors: claffy kc , Clark David D. , Bauer Steve , Dhamdhere Amogh 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Interconnection links connecting broadband access providers with their peers, transit providers and major content providers, are a potential point of discriminatory treatment and impairment of user experience. However, adequate data to shed light on this situation is lacking, and different actors can put forward opportunistic interpretations of data to support their points of view. In this article, we introduce a topology-aware model of interconnection to elucidate our own beliefs about how to measure interconnection links of access providers and how policymakers should interpret the results. We use six case studies that show how our conceptual model can guide a critical analysis of what is or should be measured and reported, and how to soundly interpret these measurements.
Economic evaluation of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy compared to open radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer treatment in Ontario, Canada
Authors: Parackal Anna , Tarride Jean-Eric , Xie Feng , Blackhouse Gord , Hoogenes Jennifer , Matsumoto Edward , Hylton Danielle , Hanna Wael , Adili Anthony , Shayegan Bobby 
Published: April 2020

Introduction: Recent health technology assessments (HTAs) of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) in Ontario and Alberta, Canada, resulted in opposite recommendations, calling into question whether benefits of RARP offset the upfront investment. Therefore, the study objectives were to conduct a cost-utility analysis from a Canadian public payer perspective to determine the cost-effectiveness of RARP.
Methods: Using a 10-year time horizon, a five-state Markov model was developed to compare RARP to open radical prostatectomy (ORP). Clinical parameters were derived from Canadian observational studies and a recently published systematic review. Costs, resource utilization, and utility values from recent Canadian sources were used to populate the model. Results were presented in terms of increment costs per quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) gained. A probabilistic analysis was conducted, and uncertainty was represented using cost-effectiveness acceptability curves (CEACs). One-way sensitivity analyses were also conducted. Future costs and QALYs were discounted at 1.5%.
Results: Total cost of RARP and ORP were $47 033 and $45 332, respectively. Total estimated QALYs were 7.2047 and 7.1385 for RARP and ORP, respectively. The estimated incremental cost-utility ratio (ICUR) was $25 704 in the base-case analysis. At a willingness-to-pay threshold of $50 000 and $100 000 per QALY gained, the probability of RARP being cost-effective was 0.65 and 0.85, respectively. The model was most sensitive to the time horizon.
Conclusions: The results of this analysis suggest that RARP is likely to be cost-effective in this Canadian patient population. The results are consistent with Alberta’s HTA recommendation and other economic evaluations, but challenges Ontario’s reimbursement decision.
Cuestionario del Burnout Deportivo (ABQ): Análisis y validación en el deporte mexicano
Authors: Salazar González Dahiana , Cantú Berrueto Abril , López-Walle Jeanette M. , Berengüí Gil Rosendo 
Published: April 2020

Athlete Burnout Questionnaire (ABQ; Raedeke y Smith, 2001) es un instrumento que mide el burnout específico en el deporte el cual se ha utilizado a nivel mundial. En México aún no se cuenta con un estudio que valide sus propiedades psicométricas, por ello, el objetivo de este estudio es validar el Cuestionario de Burnout Deportivo (ABQ) en el contexto mexicano, mediante el análisis de fiabilidad, validez factorial de segundo orden e invarianza factorial por género. Se evaluó a 2,612 deportistas con la versión al castellano (Balaguer, Castillo, Duda, Quested y Morales, 2011) del Cuestionario del Burnout Deportivo (ABQ; Athlete Burnout Questionnaire, Raedeke y Smith, 2001). Los resultados muestran fiabilidad; se confirma una estructura factorial de segundo orden y las cargas factoriales e interceptos se consideran invariantes entre hombres y mujeres. Se concluye que el ABQ es instrumento apropiado para las investigaciones e intervenciones en el deporte del contexto mexicano.
Athlete Burnout Questionnaire (ABQ, Raedeke and Smith, 2001) is an instrument that measures burnout in sport, widely spread and used worldwide. In Mexico there is still no study to validate its psychometric properties. Therefore, the objective of this study is to validate Cuestionario de Burnout Deportivo, evaluating reliability, factorial validity and factorial invariance by gender. We evaluated 2612 athletes with spanish version (Balaguer, Castillo, Duda, Quested and Morales, 2011) of Athlete Burnout Questionnaire (ABQ). The results show satisfactory levels of reliability, a second-order factor structure is confirmed and factor charges and intercepts are considered invariant between men and women. It is concluded that ABQ is an appropriate instrument for research and interventions in sport of Mexican context.
Athlete Burnout Questionnaire (ABQ; Raedeke e Smith, 2001) é um instrumento que mede o burnout específico no esporte, amplamente difundido e usado em todo o mundo. No México ainda não tem um estudo para validar as suas propriedades psicométricas, por conseguinte, o objectivo deste estudo consiste em validar o Questionário de neutralização Deportivo (ABQ) no contexto mexicano, avaliar a fiabilidade, validade fatorial de segunda ordem e a invariância fatorial por gênero. Foram avaliadas; 2612 atletas para a versão castelhana (Balaguer, Castillo, Duda, Quested e Morales, 2011) Burnout Questionário Deportivo (ABQ, Athlete Burnout Questionnaire, Raedeke e Smith de 2001). Os resultados mostram níveis satisfatórios de confiabilidade. A estrutura fatorial, cargas fatoriais e interceptos são considerados invariantes entre homens e mulheres. ABQ conclui-se que o instrumento adequado para pesquisas e intervenções no esporte do contexto mexicano.
JUVENTUDES EM POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS: O ESTADO DA QUESTÃO EM PESQUISAS CEARENSES (2010-2016)
Authors: Fiuza Fialho Lia Machado , Sousa Francisca Genifer Andrade de 
Published: April 2020

Objetiva-se compreender as principais discussões fomentadas nas pesquisas cearenses sobre as juventudes na interface com as políticas públicas locais. Metodologicamente utilizou-se a pesquisa do tipo estado da questão em quatro bases de dados com o descritor “juventudes”. Os resultados identificaram dezenove produtos que foram agrupados em quatro categorias após análise de conteúdo: “Trabalho e Educação”, “Violência e Cultura de Paz”, “Protagonismo Juvenil” e “Saúde e Sexualidade”. As discussões apontaram para a relevância de fomento às políticas públicas locais específicas, desde as necessidades e anseios juvenis, objetivando a inclusão e permanência dos jovens no ensino médio, formação cidadã e para o trabalho e fomento ao protagonismo para o enfrentamento das desigualdades.
Lewis Blood Group Percentage Distribution among Indigenes of Ogoni Ethnicity in Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors: Christian Serekara Gideon , Eze Evelyn Mgbeoma , Moore-Igwe Beatrice Wobiarueri 
Published: April 2020

Aim: We attempted to determine the frequency and percentage distribution of Lewis blood group antigens among indigenes of Ogoni ethnicity in Rivers State, Nigeria.
Study Design: The study consisted of 101 Ogoni people, who were apparently healthy and free from transfusion transmissible infections confirmed by serological screening. Ogoniland is located along the Niger Delta Eastern edge, and to the north-east of the Imo River and Port Harcourt city. All subjects were recruited and their blood samples were collected. The presence of Lewis-a and -b (Lea/Leb) blood group was examined using Anti-Lea and Leb monoclonal antibody, respectively (Lorne Laboratories).
Results: Lea and Leb blood group was observed in 17.8% and 11.9%, respectively.
Conclusion: Lea and Leb in this population was observed less frequently than those in other population previously reported. The Lewis antigen was reported to be associated with thrombotic disorders and Helicobacter pylori infection. Further studies may be directed to examine the association between Lewis blood group antigens and the risk of these conditions in Ogoni subjects.
An expandable anchor for fixation in osteoporotic bone
Authors: McKoy Brodie E. , An Yuehuei H. 
Published: July 2002

AbstractWith the aging population, osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures are becoming more prevalent. Adequate screw fixation in this type of bone is difficult. Screws are often cemented in bone to help obtain purchase. However, cement augmentation is not without problems. Here we present an expandable anchor for fixation in osteoporotic bone that does not require cement. We compared the ultimate holding power of this expandable anchor to a standard solid screw of similar dimensions. The solid screw and the expandable anchor were both placed into fresh frozen lumbar vertebral bodies and pulled out using a mechanical testing system. The expandable anchor had a 74% greater holding power compared to the standard screw (P = 0.02). The expandable anchor provides a significant increase in holding power without the problems associated with cement. This prototype anchor is promising for fixation in osteoporotic bone and warrants further evaluation. © 2001 Orthopaedic Research Society. Published by Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
Expression of calbindin‐D28k and parvalbumin during development of rat's basolateral amygdaloid complex
Authors: Berdel Bożena , Moryś Janusz 
Published: July 2002

AbstractParvalbumin and calbindin‐D28k are calcium‐binding proteins, which are considered to be markers for certain populations of GABAergic neurons. Their correct development in the basolateral amygdaloid complex is critical for the proper emotional functioning in adult live of human and animals. Therefore, in this paper we describe the pattern of the morphological differentiation and distribution of immunoreactive elements of the parvalbumin and calbindin‐D28k in this complex on the basis of immunohistochemically stained material obtained from embryonic (E20) and postnatal (P0–P90) rat brains.Calbindin‐D28k appeared early in the development, already in the prenatal life. At this time immunopositive reaction was visible only in cell bodies. However, during development the population of immunopositive neurons was divided into four types: (1) polygonal; (2) piriform‐like; (3) bipolar; and (4) pyramidal‐like. Two weeks after birth calbindin‐D28k immunoreactivity also appeared in neuropil. First, there were visible calbindin‐D28k positive fibers and granules that encircled unstained cell bodies and formed basket‐like structures. Subsequently, these granules appeared along proximal parts of unstained dendrites forming, so called ‘cartridges’. The distribution of calbindin‐D28k positive cells during postnatal life was rather homogenous throughout whole basolateral complex. Intensity of calbindin‐D28k immunoreactivity reached mature level on the 21st day after birth.The maturation pattern of parvalbumin immunopositive elements followed the same sequence as calbindin‐D28k, but it started much later — since the 17th day after birth and reached mature appearance on the 30th day of life. Contrary to calbindin‐D28k, parvalbumin was not homogeneously distributed in the basolateral complex. Originally, parvalbumin was restricted to the magnocellular part of basolateral nucleus but it was finally expressed also in the parvicellular part of basolateral nucleus and the dorsolateral part of lateral nucleus.The differences in development of these two calcium‐binding proteins indicate that parvalbumin and calbindin‐D28k play diverse roles during development and maturation of the basolateral amygdala.
Particular aspects of adverse event assessment in post marketing surveillance
Authors: Baier D 
Published: July 2002

SummaryThe main feature of observational studies is the representation of naturalistic treatment conditions. In contrast to clinical trials, they allow the evaluation and quantification of adverse event profiles of drugs under “real life” conditions. The price for this unquestionable chance is the proneness to distorting factors, which may aggravate the interpretation of the study results. Analysis of observational study results therefore has to control for potentially influential factors and reconsider possible alternatives explaining observed associations. The most important distorting factors, which should be taken into account during analysis and interpretation are under-reporting, event selection, bias, confounding and misusage? Authors and readers of such study results should be aware of this possible sources of error, in order to derive optimal benefit from this study approach.
Plasma viscosity and fibrinogen in relation to haemodynamic findings in chronic congestive heart failure
Authors: Hoffmeister Albrecht , Hetzel Jürgen , Sander Silvia , Kron Martina , Hombach Vinzenz , Koenig Wolfgang 
Published: July 2002

AbstractThe aim of this study was to investigate an inflammatory response indicated by fibrinogen and plasma viscosity in relation to haemodynamic and clinical findings of patients with stable CHF due to coronary heart disease (CHD).
Nickel‐Catalyzed Cross‐Coupling of 2‐Methoxynaphthalene with Methyl 4‐(5,5‐Dimethyl‐1,3,2‐Dioxaborinan‐2‐yl)Benzoate
Authors: Kawashima Yuki , Furukawa Takayuki , Chatani* Naoto , Tobisu* Mamoru 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
This chapter article the procedure for nickel‐catalyzed cross‐coupling of 2‐methoxynaphthalene with methyl 4‐(5,5‐dimethyl‐1,3,2‐dioxaborinan‐2‐yl)benzoate. It presents some of the important points to be considered, the conditions that need to be maintained, characterization data, and the reagents required, as well as the techniques used and the equipment setup that are vital to carrying out the process. The Suzuki‐Miyaura coupling of aryl halides and their equivalents with arylboronic acids is recognized as one of the most powerful methods for forming aryl‐aryl bonds, which are pervasive in a number of fields of organic chemistry ranging from pharmaceuticals to advanced organic materials. The cross‐coupling of phenols can be classically achieved by their conversion to aryl triflates, thereby activating the C(aryl)‐O bond toward oxidative addition to a metal catalyst. The article also describes the hazards associated with working with chemicals and the ways to deal with these hazards.
Discussion Addendum For: The Direct Acyl‐Alkylation of Arynes. Preparation of Methyl 2‐(2‐acetylphenyl)acetate
Authors: Wright Austin C. , Stoltz* Brian M. 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
The direct insertion of aryne and heteroaryne moieties into carbon–carbon and carbon–heteroatom σ bonds presents an intriguing and unique strategy for the rapid functionalization of aryl and heteroaryl systems. This discussion addendum is intended to document advances made in the field of (hetero)arynes. Topics covered are recent methods for the acyl‐functionalization of arynes, syntheses of related strained systems, applications in heterocycle synthesis, miscellaneous transformations, and strategic uses in natural product synthesis. The addendum presents a supplemental review on aryne insertions into σ bonds. There has been one report harnessing arynes and cyclic alkynes for the asymmetric construction of all‐carbon quaternary centers. Chiral enamine auxiliaries bearing 9‐anthryl substituents were found to confer the highest levels of stereoinduction.