bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Considerations paleogeographiques a propos d'une association de microplanctontes de la serie gothlandienne de Birmingham (Alabama, U.S.A.)
Authors: Cramer Fritz H. 
Published: March 2020

Abstract
A well-preserved assemblage of acritarchs (about 29 species, 3 new, listed here but described in another paper, Cramer 1968), plant spores, and chitinozoans, from the Lower Silurian Red Mountain Formation south of Birmingham, characterized by Veryhachium? carminae, contains many acritarchs in common with the Neagha and MaplewoodFormations, New York; these are remarkably different from Silurian assemblages in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and the Rochester Formation in New York and Ontario, all characterized by Deunffia furcata. Cramer plots the regional distribution of these assemblages and correlatives in Europe and Africa, and shows them to be roughly parallel to Silurian magnetic paleolatitudes (with the continents in different relative position), and to constitute 'palynological' provinces related to paleoclimatic zonation.
Sur la presence de roches vertes interstratifiees dans la Sierra de Lujar (cordilleres betiques internes, Espagne); etude petrographique et chimique
Authors: Dimpault-Darcy Patrick , Juteau Thierry , Leroy Henri 
Published: March 2020

Abstract
Mineralogic-chemical data, volcanic origin, two facies (diabase, tuff), Triassic
Sur l'existence d'un cycle biostratigraphique dans le Bathonien au sud-ouest du Massif ardennais (note preliminaire)
Authors: Fischer Jean Claude 
Published: March 2020

Abstract
Bathonian-lower Callovian, five biostratigraphic phases (oolitic, chalky-marly, pseudopisolitic), interaction of rates of subsidence and sedimentation and hydrodynamics, Jurassic, France
Observations sur l'ecologie des brachiopodes dans le complexe recifal de la vallee de l'Yonne
Authors: Delance Jean Henri , Menot Jean Claude 
Published: March 2020

Abstract
Microsolenid colonies built up on terebratulid biocenosis at Chatel-Censoir, adaptation of brachiopod populations to forereef environment at Druyes, middle-upper Oxfordian (Jurassic), France
Rapports entre la tectonique de socle et la tectonique de couverture sur la bordure ouest des Maures
Authors: Bathiard Michel , Lambert Claude 
Published: March 2020

Abstract
Thrust fault, metamorphic basement thrust over Permian sediments, contorted middle-upper Triassic beds, overthrusts-truncations-thin outs in Liassic and lower Dogger (Jurassic), block faulting in middle-upper Jurassic, deformation due to northward thrusting in basement, facies variations, France
A propos de l'Ammonoceratites (Argonauticeras) depereti (Kilian) du Gargasien des Basses-Alpes orientales
Authors: Thomel Gérard 
Published: March 2020

Sommaire
Description d'une petite série d'échantillons se rapportant à une rare espèce des marnes aptiennes des Basses-Alpes : Argonauticeras depereti (KILIAN).
دراسة تحليلية عن كتاب تعليم اللغة العربية لطلاب الصفّ السادس بمدرسة المعلمين والمعلمات تمباكبراس جومبانج ألفه محمد إلياس
Authors: Affandi Masykur , Shiddiq Jamaluddin 
Published: March 2020

Studi ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui 1) bagaimana model penyajian materi dari buku “Ta’lim al-Lughah al-’Arabiyyah” karya M. Ilyas, dan 2) bagaiman model repetisi dalam buku tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis library research dan content anaylsis. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah (1) bahwa penyajian materi dalam buku "Ta’lim al-Lughah al-’Arabiyyah" kepada siswa kelas enam di sekolah Muta’allimiin Tambakberas Jombang ditulis oleh Mohamed Ilyas dilihat sangat baik dengan adanya pengantar penerbit, penulis buku, daftar isi, dan semua aspek yang harus ada menurut Maki dalam penyajian Materi. Bahkan ada beberapa aspek penyajian artikel yang belum terpenuhi, seperti panduan, daftar pustaka, dan daftar istilah. (2) Di bidang review, aspek dalam ini bisa dianggap baik. bahkan, namun ada beberapa yang harus dievaluasi ulang di mana itu belum ada, seperti riwayat penulis, moto, nyanyian, dan sebagainya. Maka, alangkah Lebih baiknya bila ditambah dengan variasi latihan dan pelajaran tambahan
Reservoir-Simulation Model with Surfactant Flooding Including Salinity and Thermal Effect, Using Laboratory Experiments
Authors: Preux Christophe , Malinouskaya Iryna , Nguyen Quang-Long , Flauraud Eric , Ayache Simon 
Published: March 2020

Summary
Surfactant injection is a process used by oil companies to improve the oil-recovery factor. Surfactant modifies the interfacial tension (IFT) and to a lesser extent the mobility-reduction factor. Both the salinity and the temperature will affect the efficiency of the surfactant. As a result, a series of laboratory experiments are commonly conducted to evaluate dependency. However, these experiments are expensive and time consuming. In this paper, we present numerical simulations coupled to a model that allows taking into account the modification of the IFT and the mobility-reduction factor caused by both the salinity and temperature variations during surfactant injection.
In this work, we propose a coupled numerical model using five equations: two transport equations of water and oil phases modelized by Darcy's law, two transport equations for the surfactant and the salinity (the surfactant and the salinity are transported only in the water phase), and one energy-conservation equation to take into account the thermal effect on surfactant flooding. The system of equations includes the salinity and temperature effects on the surfactant adsorption and thermal degradation, as well as the IFT. Thus, this model allows improving the analysis of thermal corefloods or reservoir operations resulting from the surfactant injection.
On the basis of corefloods, we use the coupled model to reproduce laboratory experiments. We analyze the interaction phenomena between the surfactant, salinity, and temperature. Then, we demonstrate a competition between two phenomena: the thermal effect on the viscosity of water and the effect of surfactant on the mobility of water. This study highlights the efficiency of numerical simulations for the analysis and choice of the surfactant applied to the given reservoir and well conditions.
Evaluation and Plugging Performance of Carbon Dioxide-Resistant Particle Gels for Conformance Control
Authors: Sun Xindi , Long Yifu , Bai Baojun , Wei Mingzhen , Suresh Sujay 
Published: March 2020

SummaryTraditional polyacrylamide (PAM)-based superabsorbent polymer has been applied to control excess carbon dioxide (CO2) production in CO2-flooding fields. Nevertheless, the application results are mixed because the polyacrylamide-based superabsorbent polymer dehydrates significantly when exposed to supercritical CO2; therefore, we evaluated a novel CO2-resistant gel (CRG) with reliable stability and CO2-responsive properties. Particularly, the CRG swelling ratio (SR) and gel-volume increase after CO2 stimulation if additional water is available. Swollen CRG was placed in high-pressure vessels to examine the weight loss and the property changes before and after exposure to CO2. The breakthrough pressure and CRG-plugging efficiency to CO2 were measured using partially open fractured-sandstone cores. Two water/alternating/gas (WAG) cycles were conducted to test the CRG-plugging performance after CRG injection. The high-pressure vessel-test results show that the CRG is very stable under the supercritical-CO2 condition and no free water is released from the samples. The scanning-electron-microscope (SEM) images confirm that no structural damage was observed in CRG after exposure to CO2. The breakthrough pressure increases with the matrix permeability, which is mainly induced by the internal and external gel cake formed on the rock surface. CRG can reduce the water permeability more than CO2 permeability. CRG-plugging efficiency to CO2 decreases with the increase of WAG cycles. However, in the 0.5-mm fracture model and the 390-md model, CRG-plugging efficiency to water increases with WAG cycles. This phenomenon further indicates that CRG can be stimulated by CO2, which allows CRG to absorb additional water during post-waterflooding. In general, this study reports the concept of the novel CRG and a systematical evaluation of CRG stability under supercritical-CO2 conditions and CRG-plugging efficiency using a partially open fractured-sandstone model.
Community perceptions about dementia in southwestern Uganda
Authors: Owokuhaisa Judith , Rukundo Godfrey Zari , Wakida Edith , Obua Celestino , Buss Stephanie S. 
Published: March 2020

Abstract
Background

With the increasing number of people surviving into older age in Africa, dementia is becoming a public health concern. Understanding the social dynamics of dementia in resource-limited settings is critical for developing effective interventions. We explored community perceptions about people with dementia in southwestern Uganda.

Methods

Fifty-nine individuals (aged 19-85 years, 56% female) participated in seven focus group discussions. In addition, 22 individual in-depth interviews were conducted among individuals (aged 22-84 years, 36% female). Both interviews and focus group discussions were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and evaluated using a quantitative content analysis approach.

Results

Five themes were generated during content analysis: i) Labeling of the illness, ii) Presentation of the person with dementia, iii) Causation, iv) Impact of the disease on people with dementia and their caregivers and v) Views on how to address unmet needs in dementia care. Dementia was commonly referred to as “ okuhuga ” or “okwebwayebwa” (also, oruhuzyo/ empugye / akahuriko) which translates as “mental disorientation”. The participants reported that most people with dementia presented with forgetfulness, defecating and urinating on themselves, wandering away from home, going out naked, and picking up garbage. Some participants perceived memory problems as a normal part of the aging process, while others attributed the cause of dementia to syphilis, cancer, allergy, old age, satanic powers, witchcraft, poor nutrition, or life stress. Participants reported multiple sources of stress for caregivers of people with dementia, including financial, social, and emotional burdens. Finally, participants suggested that community and governmental organizations should be involved in meeting the needs of people with dementia and their caregivers.

Conclusions

Community members in southwestern Uganda largely identified dementia as a problem that comes with older age, and can identify key features of dementia presentation. Participants identified significant stressors affecting people with dementia and their caregivers, and reported that families and caregivers would benefit from education on the management of symptoms of dementia, and assistance in overcoming associated financial, social, and emotional burdens related to caretaking.
Efficacy of acupuncture in improving the symptoms and the quality of life of patients with moderate or severe acne vulgaris: a protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Jiao Ruimin , Huang Man , Zhang Weina , Liu Zhishun 
Published: March 2020

Abstract
Background : Acne vulgaris (AV) is a common chronic dermatologic disease that tends to impair the appearance and the quality of life (QoL) of patients. Although several trials have indicated the effectiveness of acupuncture for treatment of patients with AV, the results of these trials have been contested owing to potential bias in their design. Thus, there is a lack of robust data to evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture in patients with AV. In addition, none of the previous clinical trials of acupuncture therapy for AV used QoL as a primary outcome or employed a sham acupuncture control arm. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of acupuncture on the symptoms and the QoL of patients with moderate or severe AV. Methods/design: One hundred eligible participants with AV will be randomly assigned to acupuncture or sham acupuncture groups (1:1 allocation). All participants will receive 4-week treatment comprising of a total of 12 sessions (3 sessions per week). The primary outcome will be change from baseline in the Skindex-16 scale total score at treatment completion. The secondary outcomes will be: Skindex-16 subscale score; the Dermatology Life Quality Index scale total score; the total lesion count and inflammatory lesion count; visual analogue scale scores for assessment of itch and pain; patient expectations of acupuncture; and the blinding of the effect of sham acupuncture. Follow-up evaluation will be performed at weeks 16 and 28. All outcome analyses will be performed in the intention-to-treat population. Discussion: We expect to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture in ameliorating the symptoms and improving the QoL of patients with moderate or severe AV compared with sham acupuncture with more robust evidence. The limitations of the trial design are its single center scope, relatively small sample size, and lack of blinding of the acupuncturists. Trial Registration: Chinese Clinical Trial Registry, ChiCTR-1900023649 (Date of registration: Jan 2, 2019). Keywords: acupuncture, acne vulgaris, quality of life, randomized-controlled trial, protocol.
Stable intronic sequence RNAs (sisRNAs) are selected regions in introns with distinct properties
Authors: Jin Jing , He Ximiao , Silva Elena M 
Published: March 2020

Abstract
Background: Stable introns and intronic fragments make up the largest population of RNA in the oocyte nucleus of the frog Xenopus tropicalis . These stable intronic sequence RNAs (sisRNAs) persist through the onset of zygotic transcription when synchronous cell division has ended and the developing embryo consists of approximately 8000 cells. Despite their abundance, the sequence properties and biological function of sisRNAs are just beginning to be understood.
Results: To characterize this population of noncoding RNA, we identified all of the sisRNAs in the X. tropicalis oocyte nucleus using published high-throughput RNA sequencing data. Our analysis revealed that sisRNAs, have an average length of ~360 bps, are widely expressed from genes with multiple introns, and are derived from specific regions of introns that are GC and TG rich, while CpG poor. They are enriched in introns at both ends of transcripts but preferentially at the 3’ end. The consensus binding sites of specific transcription factors such as Stat3 are enriched in sisRNAs, suggesting an association between sisRNAs and transcription factors involved in early development. Evolutionary conservation analysis of sisRNA sequences in seven vertebrate genomes indicates that sisRNAs are as conserved as other parts of introns, but much less conserved than exons.
Conclusion: In total, our results indicate sisRNAs are selected intron regions with distinct properties, and may play a role in gene expression regulation .
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation training for schoolchildren and its effects on their prosocial behavior and knowledge: Mixed methods research design.
Authors: Pivač Sanela , Gradišek Primož , Skela-Savič Brigita 
Published: March 2020

Abstract
Background: The benefits of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training for schoolchildren are well known, but the appropriate age for introducing training is still being discussed. This is a very important issue, since out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is a major public health concern. The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of implemented cardiopulmonary resuscitation training on the knowledge and prosocial behavior of children in the last three grades of Slovenian elementary schools, and to identify the experience of training instructors.
Methods: A mixed methods research design was employed, using a cohort study with testing before and after training, and focus groups. Research was conducted in 15 Slovenian public elementary schools offering cardiopulmonary resuscitation training. Focus groups included training instructors and developers. Data was collected with a structured questionnaire from April to June 2018 and analyzed using univariate and bivariate analyses. The three focus groups were convened in September and October 2018. Content analysis of the discussion transcriptions was conducted. The sample included 764 schoolchildren aged 12.5–14.5 years before cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and 566 schoolchildren after training. Three non-homogeneous focus groups included eight cardiopulmonary resuscitation instructors.
Results: Significant progress in knowledge was noted after training implementation, with the greatest progress seen in the youngest age group (mean age 12.5). The greatest increase after the training was seen in confidence (p=0.001), increase in helping behavior was moderate (p=0.003), while the level of internal motivation prior to and after the training remained the same. Analysis of the focus groups yielded two themes: (a) the effects of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training on schoolchildren, and (b) the systemic responsibility of the school system and professional bodies.
Conclusions: Significant progress in schoolchildren’s cardiopulmonary resuscitation knowledge after training was established. Early introduction of training is recommended. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation knowledge influences the development of schoolchildren’s prosocial behavior, as it raises awareness of the responsibility to help others and increases self-confidence to provide bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation. We can conclude that early cardiopulmonary resuscitation training for children is crucial. It should be a mandatory part of school curricula in those countries where cardiopulmonary resuscitation is not yet mandatory.
Sexual and Gender Minority Health Curricula in Health Care Professional Schools
Authors: Pratt-Chapman Mandi L. 
Published: March 2020

Abstract
Background: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people—inclusively termed “sexual and gender minorities”—have unique health and health care needs that are not being met by most healthcare providers due to lack of training in health care professional schools. The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine implementation factors for advancing sexual and gender minority health professional student curricula in academic settings. Methods: Semi-structured interviews guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) were conducted with sixteen curricular champions to identify factors relevant to curricular adoption, integration, and sustainment. Themes were coded using a hybrid of deductive and inductive approaches and reported using major CFIR domains. Results: Facilitators supporting implementation of sexual and gender minority health curricula included collaboration among multiple stakeholders, alignment of formal and hidden curricula, fostering an organizational culture that valued inclusion and diversity, engagement with external subject matter experts or faculty with content expertise, and thoughtful and inclusive planning. Conclusion: This study contributes to health care professional education research as well as to implementation science. Facilitators that were identified in this study can be used to increase the adoption, integration, and sustainment of sexual and gender minority health curricula in diverse academic settings.
Health care use and treatment-seeking for depression symptoms in rural India: An exploratory cross-sectional analysis
Authors: Roberts Tessa Naomi , Shidhaye Rahul , Patel Vikram , Rathod Sujit D 
Published: March 2020

Abstract
Background
There is a large “treatment gap” for depression worldwide. This study aimed to better understand the treatment gap in rural India by describing health care use and treatment-seeking for depression.
Methods
Data were analysed from a two round cross-sectional community survey conducted in rural Madhya Pradesh between May 2013 and December 2016. We examined the proportion of individuals who screened positive for depression (≥10) on the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) who sought treatment in different sectors, for depression symptoms and for any reason, and compared the latter with health service use by screen-negative individuals. We analysed the frequency with which barriers to healthcare utilisation were reported by screen-positive adults. We also analysed the association between seeking treatment for depression and various predisposing, enabling and need factors using univariable regression.
Results
86% of screen-positive adults reported seeking no depression treatment. However, 66% had used health services for any reason in the past 3 months, compared to 46% of screen-negative individuals (p<0.0001). Private providers were most frequently consulted by screen-positive adults (32%), while only 19% consulted traditional providers. Structural barriers to healthcare use such as cost and distance to services were frequently reported (54% and 52%, respectively) but were not associated with treatment-seeking for depression. The following factors were found to be positively associated with treatment-seeking for depression: higher symptom severity; lack of energy, lack of interest/pleasure, low self-esteem, or slow movements/restlessness on more than 7 days in the past 2 weeks; being married; having discussed depression symptoms; and reporting problems with medication availability and supply as a barrier to healthcare. No evidence was found for an association between treatment-seeking for depression and most socio-economic, demographic or attitudinal factors.
Conclusions
These findings suggest that the majority of adults who screen positive for depression seek healthcare, although not primarily for depression symptoms, indicating the need to improve detection of depression during consultations about other complaints. Private providers may need to be considered in programmes to improve depression treatment in this setting. Further research should test the hypotheses generated in this descriptive study, such as the potential role of marriage in facilitating treatment-seeking.
Developing senior hospital managers: does ‘one size fit all’? – evidence from the evolving Chinese Health System
Authors: Liang Zhanming , Howard Peter F , Wang Jian , Xu Min , Zhao Mei 
Published: March 2020

Abstract
Background: To improve the effectiveness and efficiency of health service provision in China, the National Health Commission has emphasised that training of all health service managers is essential. However, the implementation of that policy has proven challenging for various reasons, one of which is the lack of understanding of the competency requirements and gaps. The aims of the study were to develop an understanding of the characteristics and training experience of hospital managers in one major Chinese city, explore the difficulties they experience and relate them to their perceived importance of management competencies and the perceived level of their management competency.
Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive study with a three-component survey including the use of a validated management competency assessment tool was conducted with three senior executive groups (n=498) from three categories of hospital in Jinan, Shandong Province, China.
Results: The survey confirmed that formal and informal management training amongst participants before commencing their management positions was inadequate. The core competencies identified in the Australia context were applicable to the management roles in Chinese hospitals. In addition. the senior executives had low levels of confidence in their management competence. Furthermore, the data showed significant differences between hospital categories and management levels in terms of their commitment to formal and informal training and self-perceived management competence.
Conclusions: The study suggests that management training and support should be provided using a systematic approach with specific consideration to hospital types and management levels and positions. Such an approach should include clear competency requirements to guide management position recruitment and performance management.