bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Outcomes and Complications of In-Office Laser Demarcation of Peripheral Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachments
Authors: Xu David , Levin Hannah J. , Garrigan Hannah , Wibbelsman Turner D. , Obeid Anthony , Pandit Ravi R. , Jenkins Thomas L. , Mehta Sonia , Ho Allen C. , Hsu Jason , Regillo Carl D. 
Published: August 2020

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:
To evaluate the outcomes of in-office laser demarcation (LD) for peripheral rhegmatogenous retinal detachments (RRDs).

PATIENTS AND METHODS:
This was a retrospective analysis of peripheral RRDs treated with LD. Patient demographics, visual acuity (VA), and RRD characteristics were recorded. Complications requiring additional procedures were recorded. Multiple logistic regression was used to characterize the association of RRD anatomy to treatment complications.

RESULTS:

A total of 112 eyes of 107 patients were analyzed with mean follow-up of 20 ± 12 months. VA at baseline and last follow-up was equivalent (0.16 logMAR, Snellen equivalent 20/29). Ninety-five (84.8%) eyes were successfully treated without an additional procedure. In multivariate analysis, the presence of VH (odds ratio [OR] = 4.0; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.1–17;
P
= .04) and RRDs in the inferior 6 clock hours (OR = 6.2; 95% CI, 1.5–29;
P
= .01) were associated with complications.

CONCLUSIONS:
LD is successful in treating peripheral RRDs. RRD characteristics less conducive to laser include presence of VH and inferior RRD.

[
Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina.
2020;51:428–434.]
Euro-Mediterranean Association: from the Barcelona process to the Union for the Mediterranean
Authors: Anikeeva Natalya 
Published: August 2020

The Mediterranean has been the priority direction in the politics of Spain in the post-Franco era. When Spain entered the EEC in 1986 and participated between 1990 and 2000 in the Barcelona Process and the founding of the Union for the Mediterranean, the Mediterranean accent of its policy became even clearer. The Spain of today’s stage shares, in broad strokes, the EU’s approaches to politics in the Mediterranean region. The Spanish School of Mediterranean Studies is represented by a series of fundamental works from the centers of the International Research Institute of Barcelona, the Autonomous University of Madrid and other specialized institutions. In our study, the publications of famous public figures from Spain that came to light in the Spanish magazine “Política Exterior” are particularly important. The UPM was founded on July 13, 2008, during the Paris Summit for the Mediterranean, which was attended by representatives of 43 nations. Its implementation, however, took time to complete. The obstacles to the operation of the project were due to a series of causes. They were provoked, first of all, by the disparity between the EU members and the Mediterranean countries, as well as by the consequences of the Arab Spring, by the challenges of the Arab-Israeli settlement, and by the EU’s policy regarding some states in the region, in particular, to Syria.Cooperation and development in the Mediterranean are the objective of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), an association that promotes peace and prosperity for an area with 750 million inhabitants.
Conceptual metaphor in Argentinian political discourse (based on the speech of the Argentinean President (2007–2015) C.Fernández de Kirchner during the 69th session of the UN General Assembly)
Authors: Vorontsova I. S. 
Published: August 2020

The article reviews the history of discourse analysis development. The definitions of the terms discourse, political discourse and metaphor are given. The main contemporary European and Russian linguistic approaches to metaphor study are analyzed. The article also presents the analysis of the conceptual metaphor types (orientational, ontological, structural) in the political discourse, as well as its functions according to the cognitive approach. The metaphor nominating different socio-political actions and phenomena on the basis of the cognitive world picture is an integral part of the modern political discourse and contains vast imaginative and notional potential, the skillful usage of which helps the orator to carry out their speech intentions. The speech given by the Argentinean President (2007–2015) K. Fernández de Kirchner during the 69th session of the UN General Assembly has become the material for the study.
Brazil: radicalization of the political process (2013–2019)
Authors: Okuneva L. S. 
Published: August 2020

The article is devoted to the analysis of such an important trend in the development of the political process in modern Brazil as radicalization and polarization. These trends began to appear even from the mass social movements of 2013, gradually gained strength, and became decisive in the series of presidential elections in 2014 and 2018 and are now the main trend of Brazilian politics. The release of prison in November 2019 and the inclusion in the political live of the former president Luíz Inácio Lula da Silva, the largest leftist Brazilian politician, can give a special impetus to political radicalization.
The Fight for Succession in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Fedorchenko A. 
Published: August 2020

The article is devoted to the study of the succession problem in Saudi Arabia. Despite the fact that the Arabian monarchies so far remain outside the zone of the “Arab spring”, domestic political and social conflicts, economic problems are escalated here hiding behind the apparent tranquility. Internal political modernization is closely connected with the change of generations in the top leadership. The country is on the verge of changing the succession system that has existed for many decades, in which power passed from one to the other son of the founder of the Saudi state, King Ibn Saud. Today, when there are almost no real candidates for the throne among this group of royal relatives, the third generation of the Saudi family is entering the struggle for power. The influence of the “Khashoggi case” on the course of the struggle for power is analyzed. The forecast part examines the prospects for reforming of Saudi society, the development of partnerships between Russia and the Kingdom.
МОДЕЛИРОВАНИЕ РАБОТЫ ВАКУУМНОЙ РЫБОНАСОСНОЙ
УСТАНОВКИ
Authors: Землянов А. А. , Наумов В. А. 
Published: August 2020

Статья посвящена разработке способа расчета производительности и коэффициента
полезного действия вакуумной рыбонасосной установки при помощи математического
моделирования этапов ее работы. Статья подготовлена по плану госбюджетной научноисследовательской и опытно-конструкторской работы, проводимой в рамках
государственного задания на выполнение государственных работ 2020 г. «Моделирование
работы вакуумных рыбонасосных установок». В результате дана оценка эффективности
конкретной ВРУ. Сделан вывод о возможности применения методики.
МАРКЕТИНГОВОЕ ИССЛЕДОВАНИЕ
О ВОЗМОЖНОСТИ ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ ОБЛЕПИХОВОГО
ШРОТА В ТЕХНОЛОГИИ ПШЕНИЧНОГО ХЛЕБА
Authors: Саватеева П. Д. , Лютова Е. В. 
Published: August 2020

Представлен анализ результатов маркетинговых исследований о предпочтениях потребителей хлебной продукции среди жителей г. Калининграда и Калининградской области.
Исследован химический состав облепихового шрота, изучены его перспективы при производстве пшеничного хлеба повышенной биологической ценности. Разработана анкета
потребительских предпочтений и наглядно представлены результаты опроса респондентов. По результатам исследования обоснована актуальность и рациональность применения облепиховых шротов в технологии производства пшеничного хлеба для повышения его биологической ценности.
KLASIFIKASI TIPE GELANDANG SEPAK BOLA BERDASARKAN DATA KEMAMPUAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE NAIVE BAYES
Authors: Wisswani Ni Wayan , Tulili Tien Rahayu , Andrijasa Muhammad Farman , Satria Muhammad Rangga , Wahyudi Eko , Jumaini Siti 
Published: August 2020

Sepak bola merupakan olahraga paling popular dan paling digemari di seluruh dunia. berdasarkan hasil survei yang dilakukan oleh Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) pada tahun 2001 menyatakan bahwa sepakbola adalah olahraga paling populer dimainkan hari ini. Survei ini menunjukkan bahwa lebih dari 240 juta orang memainkan olahraga sepak bola di lebih dari 200 negara di hampir setiap bagian dari dunia. Salah satu posisi dalam sepak bola adalah gelandang pemain tengah atau dalam Bahasa Inggris disebut dengan midfielder Posisi gelandang sepak bola terdiri dari beberapa tipe yaitu CMF (central midfielder), AMF (attacking midfielder), DMF (defensive midfielder), RMF ( right midfielder), LMF (left midfielder). Namun, dalam penelitian ini, hanya tiga tipe yang akan digunakan yaitu CMF, DMF, dan AMF. Pada penelitian ini akan diangkat permasalahan yaitu: bagaimana seorang pemain gelandang dapat diklasifikasi kedalam posisi atau tipe gelandang yang tepat? Pendekatan yang digunakan yaitu menggunakan pendekatan klasifikasi menggunakan algoritma Naïve Bayes bertujuan untuk melakukan klasifikasi tipe gelandang sepak bola. Dari empat skenario yang dilaksanakan didapatkan bahwa hasil akurasi pada masing-masing scenario adalah sebesar 80%, 80%, 82.5%, dan 80.182%.
Vínculos estabelecidos por pessoas em situação de rua em iniciativas econômicas de Porto Alegre, Brasil
Authors: Dornelas Camara Guilherme , Chafim Bretas Arthur , Dakpogan Andrée Shelsea 
Published: August 2020

Esse artigo analisa o vínculo estabelecido por pessoas em situação ou com trajetória de rua a duas iniciativas econômicas coletivas da cidade de Porto Alegre. Seu objetivo é verificar como os vínculos contribuem para a satisfação das necessidades materiais e subjetivas dessas pessoas, em direção ao seu fortalecimento enquanto sujeitos éticos. Articulam-se categorias da proposta de uma economia para a vida, que situam e colocam em evidência a relação entre economia e ética. Realizou-se uma pesquisa qualitativa, com observação participante inspirada na técnica dos grupos operativos, de onde os dados levantados relacionaram-se com o referencial teórico em razão de sua intertextualidade. Dentre os resultados encontrados, se destaca que somar-se a uma iniciativa econômica coletiva pode fortalecer vínculos sociais entre pessoas em situação ou com trajetória de ruas; os consensos e acordos entre os integrantes produzem uma nova institucionalidade, pautada na solidariedade, na submissão da produção às suas necessidades materiais e na responsabilidade mútua.
Evaluation of the WMO Solid Precipitation Intercomparison Experiment (SPICE) transfer functions for adjusting the wind bias in solid precipitation measurements
Authors: Smith Craig D. , Ross Amber , Kochendorfer John , Earle Michael E. , Wolff Mareile , Buisán Samuel , Roulet Yves-Alain , Laine Timo 
Published: August 2020

Abstract. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Solid Precipitation Intercomparison Experiment (SPICE) involved extensive field intercomparisons of automated instruments for measuring snow during the 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 winter seasons. A key outcome of SPICE was the development of transfer functions for the wind bias adjustment of solid precipitation measurements using various precipitation gauge and wind shield configurations. Due to the short intercomparison period, the data set was not sufficiently large to develop and evaluate transfer functions using
independent precipitation measurements, although on average the adjustments
were effective at reducing the bias in unshielded gauges from −33.4 % to 1.1 %. The present analysis uses data collected at eight SPICE sites over the 2015/2016 and 2016/2017 winter periods, comparing 30 min adjusted and unadjusted measurements from Geonor T-200B3 and OTT Pluvio2
precipitation gauges in different shield configurations to the WMO Double
Fence Automated Reference (DFAR) for the evaluation of the transfer function. Performance is assessed in terms of relative total catch (RTC),
root mean square error (RMSE), Pearson correlation (r), and percentage of
events (PEs) within 0.1 mm of the DFAR. Metrics are reported for combined
precipitation types and for snow only. The evaluation shows that the
performance varies substantially by site. Adjusted RTC varies from 54 % to 123 %, RMSE from 0.07 to 0.38 mm, r from 0.28 to 0.94, and PEs from
37 % to 84 %, depending on precipitation phase, site, and gauge
configuration (gauge and wind screen type). Generally, windier sites, such as Haukeliseter (Norway) and Bratt's Lake (Canada), exhibit a net under-adjustment (RTC of 54 % to 83 %), while the less windy sites, such
as Sodankylä (Finland) and Caribou Creek (Canada), exhibit a net
over-adjustment (RTC of 102 % to 123 %). Although the application of
transfer functions is necessary to mitigate wind bias in solid precipitation measurements, especially at windy sites and for unshielded gauges, the variability in the performance metrics among sites suggests that the functions be applied with caution.
Determination of the mean base circle radius of gears by optical multi-distance measurements
Authors: Pillarz Marc , von Freyberg Axel , Fischer Andreas 
Published: August 2020

Abstract. The required reliability of wind turbine gearboxes increases the requirements for large gear measurements. Extensive measurements to reliably assess the geometry of large gears in the single micrometer range are necessary. Due to an individually fixed measuring volume, standard methods like coordinate and gear measuring instruments reach their limits for large gears with diameters > 1 m. Therefore, a scalable optical measurement approach consisting of a single sensor in combination with a rotary table for multi-distance measurements with subsequent model-based evaluation of shape parameters of gears is presented. The scalable measurement approach is to be extended to a multisensory system in further work. As a fundamental shape parameter the mean base circle radius using the example of spur gears is determined. The base circle radius is used due to the geometric relationship to further shape parameters for example to the profile slope deviation. The theoretically achievable measurement uncertainty of the mean base circle radius due to sensor noise is estimated to less than 5 µm (k=2) for a small and a large gear, which verifies the scalability of the sensor system. In order to show a general proof of principle, two series of optical measurements on a gear with a diameter of 0.105 m are performed and referenced with a tactile measurement. As a result, random errors of 1.2 µm for k=2 are determined. The remaining systematic deviations to the reference value amount to 4.3 and 1.6 µm, respectively. Hence, the total measurement uncertainty is currently limited by systematic effects, and the defined aim of a total uncertainty of less than 5 µm (k=2) is narrowly missed by 1.5 µm. The random errors of 1.2 µm (k=2) show, however, that an adequate measurement precision is achieved and that the multi-distance measurement approach has the potential to reach the aimed measurement uncertainty with appropriate strategies to compensate for the systematic influences. The experimental and theoretical results prove the principle applicability of the proposed single sensor multi-distance approach for the precise inspection of gears.
Testing the impact of direct and indirect flood warnings on population behaviour using an agent-based model
Authors: O'Shea Thomas , Bates Paul , Neal Jeffrey 
Published: August 2020

Abstract. This paper uses a coupled hydrodynamic agent-based model (HABM) to
investigate the effect of direct or indirect warnings in flood incident
response. This model uses the LISFLOOD-FP hydrodynamic model and the NetLogo agent-based framework and is applied to the 2005 flood event in Carlisle, UK. The hydrodynamic model provides a realistic simulation of
detailed flood dynamics through the event, whilst the agent-based model
component enables simulation and analysis of the complex, in-event social
response. NetLogo enables alternative probabilistic daily routine and agent
choice scenarios for the individuals of Carlisle to be simulated in a coupled fashion with the flood inundation. Specifically, experiments are
conducted using a novel “enhanced social modelling component” based on the Bass diffusion model. From the analysis of these simulations, management stress points (predictable or otherwise) can be presented to those responsible for hazard management and post-event recovery. The results within this paper suggest that these stress points can be present, or amplified, due to a lack of preparedness or a lack of phased evacuation
measures. Furthermore, the methods outlined here have the potential for
application elsewhere to reduce the complexity and improve the effectiveness
of flood incident management. The paper demonstrates the influence that
emergent properties have on systematic vulnerability and risk from natural
hazards in coupled socio-environmental systems.
Historical sequence of the Vaiṣṇava Divyadeśas. Sacred venues of Viṣṇuism
Authors: Rajarajan R.K.K. 
Published: August 2020

Forty years ago Prof. George W. Spender wrote an article on the Śaiva tiruttalams (called divyadeśa in Vaiṣṇava tradition) and suggested a complimenting work could be undertaken on the sacred venues of Viṣṇuism. The present article fulfills the longfelt need of scholars in Indian religious and more relevantly art historical studies. Based on the first-hand materials derived from the Vaiṣṇava canon, Nālāyirativviyapirapantam, it presents the historical sequence of the evolution of the 108 divyadeśas. The earliest of these had their origin by about the 4th-5th century CE and reached maturation by about the early half of the 9th century CE. The stages of evolution are earmarked. However, what the Vaiṣṇava mystics, the Āḻvārs, saw during the centuries down to the 9th are not the kṣetras (sacred space of the temple) or sthalas (sacred venues) that we find today. The temples had undergone spectacular changes through the centuries as could be proved with case studies of either Vēṅkaṭam or Allikkēṇi. A handful of the sthalas were purely imaginary on part of the mystics. The text is duly illustrated with modern photographic evidences and a map. The parochial views of some American scholars are discussed to point out their inability to deal with the original sources in Tamil and consequently their views on Viṣṇuism or Śrīviṣṇuism happens to be biased. Keywords: Vaiṣṇava-divyadeśas, Viṣṇuism, Āḻvārs, Śrīvaiṣṇavism, Bhakti, Nālāyira- divya-prabandham.
Predicting Disease Severity and Outcome in COVID-19 Patients: A Review of Multiple Biomarkers
Authors: Tjendra Youley , Al Mana Abdulaziz F. , Espejo Andrea P. , Akgun Yamac , Millan Nicolas C. , Gomez-Fernandez Carmen , Cray Carolyn 
Published: August 2020

Context.—
An abundance of clinical reports focused on specific laboratory parameters have been reported on coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19), but a systematic analysis synthesizing these findings has not been performed.

Objective.—
To review and summarize the current available literature on the predictive role of various biomarkers in COVID-19 patients.

Data Sources.—
A literature search was performed using databases including PubMed, medRxiv, and bioRxiv. A total of 72 papers were reviewed, including 54 peer-reviewed papers and 18 non–peer-reviewed preprints.

Conclusions.—
Although the markers are considered nonspecific, acute-phase reactants, including C-reactive protein (CRP), ferritin, serum amyloid A (SAA), and procalcitonin, were reported as sensitive markers of acute COVID-19 disease. Significantly elevated white blood cell count; marked lymphopenia; decreased CD3, CD4, or CD8 T-lymphocyte counts; high neutrophil count; thrombocytopenia; and markedly elevated inflammatory biomarkers were associated with severe disease and the risk of developing sepsis with rapid progression. Trends observed by serial laboratory measurements during hospitalization, including progressive decrease of lymphocyte count, thrombocytopenia, elevated CRP, procalcitonin, increased liver enzymes, decreased renal function, and coagulation derangements, were more common in critically ill patient groups and associated with a high incidence of clinical complications. Elevated interleukin 6 level and markedly increased SAA were most often reported in severely and critically ill patients. Indicators of systemic inflammation, such as neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio, systemic immune-inflammation index, or COVID-19 Severity Score, may be used to predict disease severity, outcome, and mortality. Interpretation of the data reported in the studies reviewed here is limited because of the study design (mostly retrospective), limited sample size, and a lack of defined clinical criteria.
Graphdiyne Oxide‐Based High‐Performance Rechargeable Aqueous Zn–MnO2 Battery
Authors: Li Jiaofu , Chen Yanhuan , Guo Jie , Wang Fuhui , Liu Huibiao , Li Yuliang 
Published: August 2020

AbstractDesigning materials and architectures for improving the performance of rechargeable aqueous Zn–MnO2 battery has gained extensive interest. The main challenge is to retain high capacity, superior rate performance capability, and long‐term stability capacity. This paper describes how a graphdiyne oxide (GDYO) membrane can endow Zn–MnO2 batteries with high capacity, high rate capability, and long‐term stability. The specific capacity of the modified battery reaches as high as 300 mA h g−1 at a current density of 308 mA g−1 over 50 cycles. Even at a high current density of 3080 mA g−1, this Zn–MnO2 battery exhibits a capacity of 100 mA h g−1 over 2000 cycles. Moreover, the effect of the GDYO membrane and the reaction mechanism is elucidated. The GDYO membrane allows the reversible stripping/plating of zinc ions to maintain a Coulombic efficiency of ≈100% for 800 h. Therefore, it is believed that the GDYO membrane ensures well‐aligned ion transport and, thus, stabilizes the electrodes. This feasible approach toward Zn–MnO2 batteries will open up alternative pathways for fabricating other high‐performance Zn‐ion batteries.
Increasing cell‐free gene expression yields from linear templates in Escherichia coli and Vibrio natriegens extracts by using DNA‐binding proteins
Authors: Zhu Bo , Gan Rui , Cabezas Maria D. , Kojima Takaaki , Nicol Robert , Jewett Michael C. , Nakano Hideo 
Published: August 2020

AbstractIn crude extract‐based cell‐free protein synthesis (CFPS), DNA templates are transcribed and translated into functional proteins. Although linear expression templates (LETs) are less laborious and expensive to generate, plasmid templates are often desired over polymerase chain reaction‐generated LETs due to increased stability and protection against exonucleases present in the extract of the reaction. Here we demonstrate that addition of a double stranded DNA‐binding protein to the CFPS reaction, termed single‐chain Cro protein (scCro), achieves terminal protection of LETs. This CroP‐LET (scCro‐based protection of LET) method effectively increases superfolder green fluorescent protein (sfGFP) expression levels from LETs in Escherichia coli CFPS reactions by sixfold. Our yields are comparable to other strategies that provide chemical and enzymatic DNA stabilization in E. coli CFPS. Notably, we also report that the CroP‐LET method successfully enhanced yields in CFPS platforms derived from nonmodel organisms. Our results show that CroP‐LET increased sfGFP yields by 18‐fold in the Vibrio natriegens CFPS platform. With the fast‐expanding applications of CFPS platforms, this method provides a practical and generalizable solution to protect linear expression DNA templates.