bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Growth and metabolic effects of long-term recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) treatment in short children born small for gestational age: GH-RAST study
Authors: Labarta José I. , de Arriba Antonio , Ferrer Marta , Loranca Marisa , Martos José María , Rodríguez Amparo , Samaniego María Luz , Sánchez-Cenizo Laura 
Published: July 2020

Abstract

Objectives
To study the efficacy and influence on metabolism of recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) treatment in short children born small for gestational age (SGA).

Methods
Retrospective, observational, multicenter study in 305 short children born SGA, treated with rhGH during a mean ± SD of 5.03 ± 1.73 years at a mean ± SD dose of 37 ± 8 μg/kg/day. Auxological and metabolic assessment including glucose and lipids profile were collected.

Results
Mean ± SD age at the start of treatment was 7.11 ± 2.78 years. Height and weight improved significantly until the end of treatment from mean −2.72 (CI95%: −2.81 to −2.63) standard deviation score (SDS) to −1.16 (CI95%: −1.44 to −0.88) SDS and from −1.62 (CI95%: −1.69 to −1.55) SDS to −0.94 (CI95%: −1.14 to −0.74) SDS respectively. Mean height gain was 1.27 (CI95%: 0.99–1.54) SDS. Prepubertal patients showed higher height gain than pubertal children (mean [CI95%] = 1.44 [CI95%: 1.14–1.74] vs. 0.73 [CI95%: 0.22–1.24], p=0.02). Height gain SDS during treatment negatively correlated with chronological age (CA) and bone age (BA) delay and positively correlated with duration of treatment, height gain during first year of treatment, years on prepubertal treatment and height SDS from target height (TH). Glucose, insulin, and triglycerides increased significantly but remained within the normal range. Total and LDL-cholesterol decreased significantly, and HDL-cholesterol remained unchanged.

Conclusions
rhGH treatment in short SGA children effectively normalized height in most of the patients and showed a safe metabolic profile. Children who benefit the most are those with greater height SDS distance from TH, BA delay, longer duration of treatment and prepubertal treatment initiation.
Three patients with glucose-6 phosphatase catalytic subunit 3 deficiency
Authors: Cetinkaya Pınar Gur , Cagdas Deniz , Arikoglu Tugba , Gumruk Fatma , Tezcan Ilhan 
Published: July 2020

Abstract

Objectives
Severe congenital neutropenia (SCN) is a primary immunodeficiency (PID) characterized by persistent severe neutropenia, recurrent infections, and oral aphthous lesions. Severe congenital neutropenia is caused by various genetic defects such as ELANE, GFI, HAX-1, JAGN1, SRP54, and glucose-6 phosphatase catalytic subunit 3 (G6PC3) deficiency. Clinical features of the patients with G6PC3 deficiency vary from neutropenia to several systemic features in addition to developmental delay.

Case presentation
In this report, we presented three unrelated patients diagnosed with G6PC3 deficiency. All these patients had short stature, prominent and superficial vascular tissue, cardiac abnormalities (Atrial septal defect (secondary), mitral valve prolapse with mitral insufficiency, pulmonary hypertension) and lymphopenia. Patient 1 (P1) and 2 (P2) had urogenital abnormalities, P2 and P3 had thrombocytopenia.

Conclusions
We have shown that lymphopenia and CD4 lymphopenia do not rarely accompany to G6PC3 deficiency. Characteristic facial appearance, systemic manifestions, neutropenia could be the clues for the diagnosis of G6PC3 deficiency.
Spatiotemporal occurrence of Mishmi takin Budorcas taxicolor in Dulongjiang Region, southwestern China
Authors: Li Xueyou , Huang Cheng , Jiang Xuelong 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
Here, we assessed the spatiotemporal distribution of the poorly studied Mishmi takin Budorcas taxicolor to gain a preliminary understanding of the spatiotemporal ecology of the species. We used presence data from line transects and camera-trap surveys combined with a presence-only species distribution model to identify the key factors relevant to takin distribution. Distance to residential site was the main contributing factor to the model predicting habitat suitability for takin. Mishmi takin appeared to prefer habitats far away from residential locations. Our predicted suitable habitats for takin were highly fragmented and were constrained in narrow ranges of remote mountain areas. A circular distribution curve fitted to camera events indicated that grouped takin were more active during the day and less active at night compared to solitary takin. Differences in activity patterns between takin in groups and solitaries might relate to sexual segregation and calve attendance. Our information on the distribution and habitat characteristics of the species will assist habitat management and our prediction map could guide future field surveys for locating a long-term monitoring program.
Bevacizumab for non-small cell lung cancer patients with brain metastasis: A meta-analysis
Authors: Liang Ping , Wang Yu-Dong , Wei Zong-Min , Deng Qi-Jun , Xu Tong , Liu Jiang , Luo Na , Hou Juan 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of bevacizumab (BEV) in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with brain metastases (BM) by performing meta-analyses of response and survival indices. Seventeen studies were included. BEV treatment was associated with a lower new BM incidence (hazard ratio: 0.30 [95% confidence interval (CI): 0.14, 0.46]) during follow-up. Disease control rate (DCR) of BEV-treated patients with BM was 91% [95% CI: 85, 95]. However, intracranial DCR was relatively higher (94% [95% CI: 87, 98]) than extracranial DCR (86% [95% CI: 74, 96]). DCR of NSCLC patients with BM was significantly better with BEV than with control therapies (odds ratio: 2.71 [95% CI: 1.26, 5.86], P = 0.01). Progression-free survival (PFS) of BEV-treated patients with and without BM was 7.1 months [95% CI: 6.2, 8.0] and 7.4 months [95% CI: 6.3, 8.4], respectively. Intracranial PFS of BEV-treated patients with BM was 8.0 months [95% CI: 6.0, 10.0]. Overall survival of BEV-treated NSCLC patients with and without BM was 13.5 months [95% CI: 11.4, 15.6] and 12.5 months [95% CI: 10.2, 14.8], respectively. The incidence of bleeding/hemorrhage in the central nervous system was 1% with BEV treatment.
Zur Frage der Beziehung zwischen Recht und Trinken
Authors: Fruscione Daniela 
Published: July 2020

AbstractThree Kentish laws (Æthelberht 9, Hloþære and Eadric 8 and 9) written in the 7th century mention the places where the men drink (þær mæn drincen).It has already been observed that drinking is not only a feature of a male warrior society, but represents a quasi-juridical institution which enjoys special protection (Renato Gendre 1992). However, the offences committed during these gatherings and the high fines duly paid can only partly be attributed to a general violation of the king’s and house protection.Behind these laws there is an echo of more specific rituals. The legal character in drinking together, as it emerges in the symbolic offences described and fined in Hloþære and Eadric 8 and 9, has never been explored in the light of the recent works on ritual. The meaning of drinking (and toasting) as a binding moment inside some legal proceedings as well as its specific relation to consent are subject of the following investigation. As the most recent works on ritual show, the binding aspect and the creation of consent are among the major features of ritual. Only inside this discourse can thus be explained the meaning in the act of taking a cup from another where men are drinking (with no fault of the man from whom the cup was taken) and of drawing a weapon without doing any harm. These are two actions in which a boasting character is only an aspect, a superficial feature of a warrior society. The deep legal symbolism of both acts deserves further exploration, in which they prevent the participation of the concerned in a legal ceremony and disturb the building of the consensus.
You Can’t Smell Roses Online
Authors: Karlsen Faltin , Syvertsen Trine 
Published: July 2020

AbstractThere is an emerging range of self-help guides advising users on how to minimise their interaction with media. The aim is to create a lifestyle and identity that is less media-centred and more grounded in “real life”. This article discusses media self-help in the light of theories of media domestication, highlighting processes where the aim is to reduce the importance of, rather than to incorporate, media and communication technology into users’ lives. Based on a sample of 30 guides from the self-help siteWikihowdealing with how to handle television, games and social media respectively, the article discusses media self-help strategies in relation to key concepts of domestication theory: appropriation, objectification, incorporation and conversion. In conclusion, the article argues that strategies of withdrawal and resistance should receive more attention in media studies, and point to the concept ofreverse domesticationas one way of highlighting such strategies.
Measuring Resurgence of Religion?
Authors: Linderman Alf , Lövheim Mia 
Published: July 2020

AbstractThe debate about a resurgence of religion in the public life of Western European societies is ongoing in media and academic circles. Yet there is a shortage of systematic and longitudinal empirical studies of the coverage of religion in European mass media. This article presents some empirical findings, but the focus is on methodological considerations in a longitudinal quantitative content analysis of indicators of religion in editorials in the Swedish daily press from 1976 to 2010. We present and discuss how the selection of keywords and of analytical units affects the outcome of our analysis as to tendencies over time regarding the frequency of religion indicators. As our results show, the question of a resurgence of religion in the daily press has no simple answer. Thus, methodological issues concerning reliability, validity and reflexivity are of crucial importance for this and similar studies measuring cultural change as reflected in the daily press.
Manipulating conductive network formation via 3D T-ZnO: A facile approach for a CNT-reinforced nanocomposite
Authors: Huang Xianrong , Zeng Lijian , Li Renfu , Xi Zhaojun , Li Yichao 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
To achieve an efficient conductive network while preserving the properties of carbon nanofillers is a challenging and essential issue for the fabrication of highly conductive polymeric nanocomposites. The present paper reports a facile approach to manipulate the network formation in the polymer matrix via introducing the tetrapod ZnO whisker (T-ZnO) in the carbon nanotube (CNT)-reinforced epoxy composite. The influence of T-ZnO on the CNT dispersion was evaluated by UV-Vis spectroscopy, rheological measurement, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and electrical and mechanical properties of the bulk composite. The results showed that the CNTs tend to disperse more uniformly with an increase in T-ZnO loading. An optimized ratio of 1:2 between CNTs and T-ZnO was found to significantly enhance the electrical conductivity by 8 orders of magnitude. A low percolation threshold of 0.25 wt% CNTs was achieved in this hybrid CNTs/T-ZnO composite, which is only 40% of the threshold value in the pure CNTs/epoxy. The flexural strength and modulus of the hybrid composite were also improved noticeably in comparison to the CNTs/epoxy. The mechanism for increasing the performance of the nanocomposite was analyzed. These results indicated that the T-ZnO can assist to efficiently improve the dispersion and the formation of the conductive network, which is beneficial to the enhancement of the mechanical and electrical performance of the nanocomposite.
Microstructure and mechanical properties of WC–Ni multiphase ceramic materials with NiCl2·6H2O as a binder
Authors: Lyu Xingxing , Jiang Xiaosong , Sun Hongliang , Shao Zhenyi 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
High-density WC–Ni composite ceramics were prepared by cold isostatic pressing–vacuum pressureless sintering–hot isostatic pressing with tungsten carbide (WC) powder and NiCl2·6H2O as a binder. Results show that with an increase in the contents of Ni in the metal binder phase, the relative density of WC–Ni composite ceramics is improved, and the formation of the carbon-deficient W2C phase is reduced. There is no W2C generated in the WC–1 wt% Ni material. At high temperatures, the Ni phase changes into the liquid phase and enters between the WC particles, thereby promoting the close alignment of the WC particles. Moreover, the WC particles will be more closely aligned under their own surface tension and capillary action, thereby promoting the densification of WC–Ni composite ceramics. The WC–0.5 wt% Ni composite ceramics are fully dense and show the best comprehensive performance with a microhardness of 23.0 GPa, a fracture toughness of 5.28 MPa m1/2, and a flexural strength of 1,396.58 MPa. WC–Ni composite ceramics are mainly composed of elongated triangular prism WC particles and Ni phase. Transgranular fracture was the main fracture mode of WC–Ni multiphase ceramic materials with a small amount of intergranular fracture due to the existence of the Ni phase. Such a fracture mode can increase the flexural strength of the composite material.
Polyacrylonitrile homogeneous blend hollow fiber membrane with stable structure as a substrate to support Fe/Mn oxide and its enhanced capability to purify dye wastewater
Authors: Hao Zhifen , Xu Naiku , Feng Yan , Chen Yu , Xiao Changfa , Zhang Xiangwu 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
Blending different molecular weight polyacrylonitrile (PAN) was adopted to solve the shrinkage problem of high molecular weight PAN hollow fiber membrane, to enhance the application performance of low molecular weight PAN membrane, and to adjust the porosity, pore size distribution, and hydrophilicity of the end product. The structurally-optimized membrane was chosen as a substrate to support Fe/Mn oxides and then used as a reactor to remove dyes from their solutions in the presence of H2O2. The results showed that the flux of methylene blue (MB) aqueous solution was 83.7 L/m2 h for the PAN homogeneous blend membrane, much higher than 29.1 L/m2 h of high molecular weight PAN membrane; MB removal efficiency was 97.3%, higher than 62.3% of low molecular weight PAN membrane, and it could be reused 25 times to remove dyes from their solutions without any loss in removal efficiency. The membrane was also found to have the application advantages of decreasing H2O2 dosage, reducing operation pressure, and raising MB removal efficiency compared with other membranes reported in the pieces of literature. Therefore, we were confident that the hollow fiber membrane fabricated by us would exhibit great application potential in the field of decontaminating dye wastewater.
A Parametric Study on the Elliptical hole Effects of Laminate Composite Plates under Thermal Buckling Load
Authors: Chhorn Buntheng , Jung WooYoung 
Published: July 2020

AbstractIn this study, a thermal buckling analysis of laminate composite square plate was performed with elliptical hole cutout using the finite element method. Graphite/Epoxy laminate plate used in this study is symmetrical stacking sequence plate [(0/90)2]s. This laminate square plate was subjected to temperature loading with clamped support on all edges. Moreover, the parameters considered were fiber orientation (θ), a/b ratio (elliptical hole), elliptical hole inclination (φ), thermal expansion coefficient ratio (α1/α2), and thickness of plates (t). The results showed that as the thermal expansion coefficient ratio changes, the elliptical hole ratio and the elliptical hole inclination have inconsequential effects on the performance of the resistance of laminate composite plates. The maximum values of thermal buckling amplification factor were obtained when the ratio a/b = 1.0, which is a circle cutout,while the minimum values were obtained when the ratio a/b = 0.5, regardless of the thickness of plates. Moreover, the plate with elliptical or circle cutout hole provides about 4% to 9% higher buckling resistance than that of the plate without hole cutout, because when subjected to temperature loading the plate with hole can release stress better than the plate without hole.
From Wrath to Punishment: Indirect Communication Between Poseidon and Zeus in Homer’sOdyssey 13.125–158
Authors: Zekas Christodoulos 
Published: July 2020

AbstractThis paper discusses the modes of communication between the two speakers in Poseidon’s protest before Zeus in Odyssey 13.125–158, which results from the Phaeacians facilitating Odysseus’ arrival in Ithaca. As it appears, both interlocutors employ sophisticated techniques that revolve around the mega-theme of Poseidon’s menis against Odysseus. Even though the Sea-god conceals his anger, I maintain that it lurks in the background, and defines the discourse of both speakers in making their claims. On the one hand, Poseidon lets his rage emerge indirectly through his desire for vengeance at the Phaeacians; on the other hand, Zeus manages to negotiate the wrath theme while suppressing the divine decision that defied the Sea-god in the first place. Concealment of aspects of the story and allusions to otherwise suppressed objectives appear extensively in the present passage, which therefore constitutes an excellent case study in the tactics of the Odyssean gods from the angle of indirect communication.
Beschäftigung von Menschen mit Beeinträchtigungen im Tourismus: Chancen und Herausforderungen
Authors: Rosenberg-Taufer Barbara , Stalder René , Eggli Florian 
Published: July 2020

Zusammenfassung
Menschen mit Beeinträchtigungen sollen die Chance haben, am allgemeinen Arbeitsmarkt teilzunehmen. Deshalb wurde in einem interdisziplinären Projekt die Tourismusbranche analysiert und das Potenzial für integrative Arbeitsplätze aufgezeigt. In 70 qualitativen Interviews wurden Mitarbeitende mit Beeinträchtigungen, Arbeitskolleginnen und -kollegen, Entscheidungsträgerinnen und -träger (direkte Vorgesetzte, Personalverantwortliche) und Job Coaches befragt. Die gewonnenen Erkenntnisse bildeten die Basis für die Entwicklung der Website «www.tourismus-mitenand.ch». Diese illustriert Chancen und Herausforderungen für Betriebe, die Menschen mit Beeinträchtigungen einstellen und zeigt potenziellen Mitarbeitenden Arbeitsmöglichkeiten in der Tourismusbranche auf.
Derivatives of the triaminoguanidinium ion, 7: unsymmetrically substituted N,N
'
,N
''-triaminoguanidinium salts via a cyclopentanone spiroaminal intermediate
Authors: Karger Kerstin , Bechthold Katharina , Maas Gerhard 
Published: July 2020

Abstract

N,N′,N″-Triaminoguanidinium chloride (TAG-Cl) reacts with cyclopentanone or cyclohexanone to afford 8-(2-cyclopentylidenehydrazinyl)-6,7,9,10-tetraazaspiro[4.5]decan-8-ylium and 3-(2-cyclohexylidenehydrazinyl)-1,2,4,5-tetraazaspiro[5,5]undecan-3-ylium salts, respectively, i. e., two arms of the TAG ion were engaged in spiroaminal formation and the NH2 group of the third arm underwent imine-forming condensation. Ring-opening reactions of the cyclopentanone derived spiroaminal with aldehydes, aryl ketones, aromatic or aliphatic isocyanates give access to a variety of unsymmetrically substituted derivatives of the TAG ion.
Single-crystal structure determination of LaNi5–x
In
x
and LaNi9–x
In2+x
Authors: Kalychak Yaroslav , Dzevenko Mariya , Babizhetskyy Volodymyr , Daszkiewicz Marek , Gulay Lubomir 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
The crystal structures of the solid solution LaNi5–x
In
x
(x = 0.51) and the ternary compound LaNi9–x
In2+x
(x = 0.80) have been investigated by single-crystal X-ray data. The LaNi5–x
In
x
phase is isotypic with CaCu5: space group P6/mmm, a = 5.042(2), c = 4.009(1) Å. The crystal structure investigation of LaNi9–x
In2+x
(x = 0.80) was performed at T = 295 and 100 K: YNi9In2 type, space group P4/mbm, a = 8.3976(3), c = 5.0439(3) Å for T = 295 K and a = 8.3814(2), c = 5.0352(2) Å for T = 100 K. The lanthanum atoms are located on split positions 2a (0 0 0) and 4e (0 0 0.05).
An Assessment of Corruption’s Impact on the Inflow of Foreign Direct Investment (in the Case of Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan)
Authors: Zhorzholiani Tinatin 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
The aim of this paper is to investigate the impact of corruption on the inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, from 2012 to 2018. The study attempts to answer the question: “What effect does corruption have upon the level of foreign direct investment inflow to a country?” Using the data from UNCTAD for foreign direct investment and Corruption Perception Index from Transparency International, for a period of 7 years, 2012-2018, we evaluated the specific impact of corruptions on FDI using GDP as control variable. A regression model was developed to establish the relationship between FDI and Corruption Perception Index. Co-integrating Regression analysis was carried out using relevant econometric techniques. The model is based on a theoretical approach found in academic literature This exploratory paper results confirm the majority of literature and show a negative significant relation between the variables analysed but at a lower intensity than expected.
Mokomojo žurnalistikos laikraščio įkūrimo, leidybos ir funkcijų ypatumai
Authors: Dabrovolskas Audrius 
Published: July 2020

„Universiteto žurnalistas“ – tai mokomasis Vilniaus universiteto laikraštis, pradėtas leisti 1977 m. Ši mokymo priemonė buvo naudinga ugdant Lietuvos žurnalistų praktinius gebėjimus. Akstinas laikraščiui įkurti buvo siekis, kad spaudos žurnalistai Lietuvoje eksperimentuodami „pirmąjį krikštą“ gautų ne atėję į redakciją, o dar universitete ir, pradėję dirbti periodinėje spaudoje, jau būtų susipažinę su laikraščio kūrimo procesu. Sovietmečiu mokomasis laikraštis žurnalistikos vientisųjų studijų studentams suteikė daug praktinių galimybių rašyti ir publikuoti įvairių žanrų ir tematikos tekstus, kurių jie nebūtų galėję spausdinti viešai kurioje nors kitoje redakcijoje. Bendradarbiaudami su laikraščio redaktoriumi ir su Žurnalistikos katedros dėstytojais, kurie vadovaudavo laikraščio rengimo procesui, studentai įgydavo reikalingos žurnalistui darbo patirties: nuo rankraščio parengimo ir pateikimo redaktoriui iki korektūros skaitymo spaustuvėje.Laikraštis atkurtas 2007 m. popieriniu ir internetinio portalo pavidalais. Jo mokymo funkcijos nepasikeitė, o techninės galimybės išsiplėtė dar labiau. Šiuo metu dviejų Vilniaus universiteto žurnalistikos programų studentai gali išbandyti rašto, garso, vaizdo raišką ar kelių raiškos būdų samplaiką. Pakeisti mokomosios priemonės nuostatai leidžia į laikraščio leidybą įsitraukti ir kitiems Komunikacijos fakulteto studentams. Naudodamasis įvairiais šaltiniais (išlikusiais archyviniais dokumentais, prisiminimais) straipsnio autorius aptaria mokomojo laikraščio įkūrimo aplinkybes, tikslus, atkūrietapus: 1977–1991 m. – mokomojo laikraščio įkūrimas, gyvavimas ir leidybos nutraukimas;2007–2011 m. – leidinio atkūrimas ir tolesnė raida.Straipsnyje nesiimta nagrinėti sovietinio laikotarpio politinio ideologinio konteksto, turėjusio didelę reikšmę žurnalistų rengimui, kadangi tai išsamiai jau aptarta kitose mokslinėse publikacijose. Straipsnyje orientuojamasi į žurnalistikos studijas sovietmečiu, nagrinėjant vieną iš profesinių įgūdžių formavimo elementų, būtent – mokomojo laikraščio įkūrimą1.
Esminiai žodžiai: funkcija, leidyba, mokomasis laikraštis, periodinė spauda, „Universiteto žurnalistas“, Vilniaus universitetas, žurnalistika.