bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Hybrid child-friendly biological primary molar restorative alternatives to general anaesthesia
Authors: Al Halabi Manal , Kowash Mawlood , Hussein Iyad 
Published: September 2018

Abstract: Management of early childhood caries, especially in high caries prevalence regions, is challenging, with multiple extractions under general anaesthesia (GA) becoming frequently unavoidable. This paper describes a combination of child-friendly biological methods of caries management that could be utilized by general dental practitioners. The use of interim therapeutic restorations to aid in diagnosis of pulpal status in deeply carious primary molars followed by using multiple Hall technique preformed metal crowns is described through a series of case reports. By the hybrid utilization of these methods with complete avoidance of local anaesthesia, an alternative treatment to dental GA is demonstrated. CPD/Clinical Relevance: To provide a guide for the use of combined biological methods to treat early childhood caries.
Diabetes mellitus: an update for the general dental practitioner
Authors: Domah Farya , Domah Javed , Shah Nirmal , Shah Raunaq 
Published: September 2018

Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is an increasing public health concern and has been declared a pandemic. The incidence of diabetes is approximately 422 million worldwide. It is a chronic syndrome of hyperglycemia with anomalies in carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism due to lack of insulin production, decreased cellular sensitivity to insulin, or both. Diabetes has a complex multifactorial aetiology and has a profound systemic effect on the body. Diabetes also has grave oral implications. In fact, the diagnosis of certain oral conditions can even precede the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. As such, as front line clinicians, dentists must remain ever vigilant of its signs and symptoms. CPD/Clinical Relevance: General dental practitioners encounter patients suffering from diabetes mellitus on a daily basis. A clear understanding of this disease process will ensure that patients suffering from this condition are managed appropriately. For example correct wound management and treatment of infection; and will allow clinicians to remain vigilant of other associated oral conditions.
The spiritual concerns of people experiencing homelessness at the end of life
Authors: Webb Wendy Ann , Mitchell Theresa , Snelling Paul , Nyatanga Brian 
Published: September 2018

Background:Spiritual care is a fundamental component of holistic end-of-life (EoL) care.Aim:To explore what is known about the spiritual concerns of people experiencing homelessness towards the EoL.Methods:A narrative literature review was conducted from 1997 to June 2018 using CINAHL Complete, MEDLINE and PubMed. This identified just 11 relevant papers; eight papers report on studies based in the US, one paper reports on a study based in the Republic of Ireland (ROI), and two of the papers are literature reviews.Results:Both the ROI and US studies report the primacy of religious beliefs and spiritual experience for people experiencing homelessness considering EoL issues. However, the findings of studies from the US and the ROI are not necessarily transferable to the other populations of people experiencing homelessness. Furthermore, it cannot be assumed that the spiritual needs of people experiencing homelessness mirror those of the housed population.Conclusion:There is a need for further research into the international perspective on the spiritual needs of homeless people towards the EoL, especially in secular countries.
Reflections on establishing a nurse practitioner role across acute hospital and home-based palliative care settings in Australia
Authors: O'Connor Margaret , Palfreyman Stacey , Borghmans Felice 
Published: September 2018

Background: Nurse practitioners have been well-established in many parts of the world and valued as a senior role in healthcare systems. This paper offers an appraisal of a palliative care nurse practitioner model of care project and augments an understanding of being a nurse practitioner (NP) in the Australian context. Aims: To enhance outcomes for people regardless of care setting; and to enhance professional relationships between hospital and community services. A secondary objective was to facilitate a seamless transition from one service to another. Methods: The setting was a home-based palliative care service and a tertiary acute hospital, between which the role was employed. This paper describes the role from the NP's perspective, using the NP's log of work and personal reflections. Results: Despite describing many challenges, an NP shared model of care has benefits not just for smoothing the client's journey through settings of care, but also for increased opportunities for clinicians to work together. Conclusions: There are opportunities for further research, including models of role implementation, the skills required by the clinician, and acceptance and respect of the NP role.
A reflective practice intervention to act on the moral distress of nurses providing end-of-life care on acute care units
Authors: Meziane Dounia , Ramirez-Garcia Maria Pilar , Fortin Marie-Laurence 
Published: September 2018

Background:Nurses providing end-of-life care in acute care units often suffer from moral distress. Reflective practice (RP) may enable these nurses to realise desirable practice and then decrease their moral distress.Aims:This study aims to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of an RP intervention on moral distress.Methods:This pilot study has a one group pre-test/post-test design. Nurses working in acute care units were recruited. An RP intervention was tested that included three 45–75-minute group sessions using the Johns' model for structured reflection (2006) .Results:Most nurse participants (16/19) completed the intervention and noticed changes in their practice (13/16). The results did not show a significant difference (3.97 points, p=0.62) in the mean of the pre- and post-intervention moral distress.Conclusion:The RP intervention seemed feasible and acceptable to participants. Other studies are needed to demonstrate the effects of RP on the moral distress of nurses.
The evaluation of point-of-care testing for determining hemoglobin levels in geriatric intensive care patients
Authors: Honca Tevfik , Honca Mehtap 
Published: September 2018

AbstractBackgroundThe aim of the present study was to compare hemoglobin (Hb) levels determined by point-of-care testing (POCT) HemoCue® and arterial blood gas analyzer using an automated hematology analyzer in critically ill geriatric patients.MethodsForty geriatric patients requiring intensive care treatment were included in the study. Arterial blood sample was analyzed using HemoCue® (HemoCue®; Hb 201+, Angelholm, Sweden) (HbHemoCueArterial), blood gas analyzer (Techno Medica, Gastat1800 series, Japan) (HbBGA) and an automated hematology analyzer (Cell Dyne 3700 System, Abbott Laboratories, USA) (HbLab) as a reference method. Capillary blood measurements were performed (HbHemoCueCapillary) using HemoCue® at bedside. Bland-Altman analysis was applied to the results.ResultsWe found a positive correlation between the Hb measurements of HemoCueCapillary, HemoCueArterial and automated hematology analyzer (r-values were 0.799 and 0.922, respectively) and p<0.001. There was also a positive correlation between the Hb measurements of blood gas analyzer and automated hematology analyzer (r = 0.878) and p<0.001. The bias and limits of agreement were 0.32 and −2.5±3.14 g/dL for the HbHemoCueCapillary, 0.64 and −1.03±2.31 g/dL for the HbHemoCueArterial and −1.2 and −4.45±2.05 g/dL for the HbBGA. Inotropic agent administration did not affect the Hb values in all groups.ConclusionsBoth HemoCueCapillary and HemoCueArterial are sufficiently accurate and correlated with automated hematology analyzer in geriatric critically ill patients if used correctly. In terms of Hb levels, arterial and capillary blood sample measurements with HemoCue® provided more clinically acceptable accuracy than blood gas analysis system.
Crystal structure of rac-trans-N,N′-bis(3,5-diiodosalicylidene)-1,2-cyclohexanediamine, C20H18I4N2O2
Authors: Wu Qiong , Tang Yafang , Li Jun , Li Yajuan , Fang Yunshan 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
C20H18I4N2O2, monoclinic, P21/c (no. 14), a = 15.8722(9) Å, b = 9.5990(5) Å, c = 16.8433(8) Å, V = 2421.2(2) Å3, Z = 4; R
gt(F) = 0.0387, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.0754, T = 293 K.
Crystal structure of 5-bromo-2-(naphthalen-6-yl)pyridine, C15H10BrN
Authors: Li Hong-Mei , Wang Hao-Feng , Sun Bei-Jing , Lou Xin-Hua 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
C15H10BrN, monoclinic, P21/c (no. 14), a = 14.6998(9) Å, b = 5.9337(4) Å, c = 14.6275(11) Å, β = 113.542(8)°, V = 1169.67(15) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.0396, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1103, T = 293(2) K.
Crystal structure of bis(perchlorato-κ1
O)-bis(3,4,5-trimethoxy-N-(pyridin-2-yl)benzamide-κ2
N,O)copper(II), C32H30Cl2CuN4O16
Authors: Zhou Ya-Dong , Zheng Yan-Rui , Ma Jie , Deng Yu-Heng 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
C32H30Cl2CuN4O16, triclinic, P1̄ (no. 2), a = 9.3135(5) Å, b = 9.5191(7) Å, c = 11.5417(6) Å, α = 108.509(4)°, β = 109.572(4)°, γ = 97.511(4)°, V = 881.48(10) Å3, Z = 2, R
gt(F) = 0.0636, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1844, T = 296(2) K.
Applications and characterization of silicalite-1/polydimethylsiloxane composite membranes for the pervaporation of a model solution and fermentation broth
Authors: Marthosa Sutida , Youravong Wirote , Kongmanklang Chaiwat , Khongnakorn Watsa 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
Ethanol recovery via pervaporation is greatly influenced by membrane separation performance, which can be enhanced by adding hydrophobic fillers such as silicalite-1. Silicalite-1 was prepared by controlling the gel molar composition in hydrothermal synthesis, and it was incorporated into a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) membrane on Teflon. The silicalite-1 Si-O-Si structures interacted with the -Si(CH3)2-O- backbone of the PDMS chain. The thermal gravimetric analysis results showed that the silicalite-1 improved the thermal stability and raised the initial decomposition temperature from 405°C to 450–470°C. Increasing silicalite-1 content from 5 to 20 wt% enhanced the relative ethanol/water swelling from 1.33% to 1.52% and advanced the contact angle from 112.6° to 138.6°. Addition of 20 wt% silicalite-1 improved the separation factor in broth from 2.55 to 5.56. When using 20 wt% silicalite-1/PDMS membrane and replacing the ethanol solution with broth, fouling reduced the flux from 597 to 482 g m−2 h−1, but the broth composite increased the separation factor from 3.14 to 5.56. The overall pervaporation separation index with a santol broth of the 20 wt% silicalite-1/PDMS and commercial PDMS membranes were 2199 and 2110. The prepared membranes had similar overall performance as a commercial membrane.
DFR and PAL gene transcription and their correlation with anthocyanin accumulation in Rhodomyrtus tomentosa (Aiton.) Hassk.
Authors: Zhu Bao-Jun , Wang Qian , Wang Jing-Hui , Gao Lin-Lin , Zhang Jing-Wen , Huang Ru-Qiang 
Published: September 2018

Abstract

Objectives

Rhodomyrtus tomentosa (Aiton.) Hassk. (R. tomentosa) is rich in nutrients and has multiple pharmacological applications. Anthocyanins confer color to the flowers and berries of R. tomentosa and provide protection against photodamage. The dihydroflavonol 4-reductase gene (DFR) and phenylalanine ammonialyase gene (PAL) are crucial for anthocyanin synthesis.

Methods

DFR and PAL transcript levels and anthocyanin content in the pigmented organs of R. tomentosa were investigated through qRT-PCR analysis and spectrophotometry, respectively. The glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH) gene was selected as the reference gene for the normalization of DFR and PAL transcript levels.

Results
Transcript levels of DFR and PAL were higher in organs with vigorous metabolism than those in senescent organs. DFR and PAL transcript levels were up-regulated during the initial and middle-maturity periods of fruit. These expression patterns are consistent with fruit color development. The highest transcript levels of PAL and DFR were observed during the middle-maturity period or the red-fruit period.

Conclusion
During the late maturity period of R. tomentosa fruit, the transcript levels of the two genes were down-regulated even though anthocyanins were continuously accumulated, which was different from the accumulation of anthocyanins in some late mature fruits.
Anton Reinthaller und die Anfänge der Freiheitlichen Partei Österreichs
Authors: Reiter Margit 
Published: September 2018

Vorspann
Nach dem politischen Scheitern des Verbands der Unabhängigen, in dem sich zahlreiche ehemalige österreichische Nationalsozialisten organisiert hatten, entstand 1956 als neues Sammelbecken dieses Milieus die Freiheitliche Partei Österreichs (FPÖ). An ihrer Spitze stand der langjährige NS-Aktivist und ehemalige Unterstaatssekretär im Reichsernährungsministerium Anton Reinthaller. Margit Reiter analysiert, wie es dem einstigen nationalsozialistischen Multifunktionär nur elf Jahre nach dem Ende des NS-Regimes gelingen konnte, sich zum Gründungsvorsitzenden der FPÖ aufzuschwingen, der mit Bekenntnissen zu einer „Politik der Mitte“ und Absagen an „jeden Extremismus“ demokratische Zuverlässigkeit zu suggerieren versuchte.
Data-Driven Modeling and Analysis of Energy Efficiency of Geographically Distributed Manufacturing
Authors: Amini-Rankouhi Aida , Smith Sawyer , Akgun Halit , Huang Yinlun 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
Industries consume about one third of the total energy in the United States. In manufacturing sectors, significant energy loss occurs in various types of process systems and energy generation, conversion, and distribution steps. Over the past decades, various organizations have conducted a variety of analyses on national-level manufacturing activity and energy use, which have helped manufacturing sectors understand challenges in energy sustainability. It is recognized that integrated use of the openly accessible data may generate new information about energy efficiency and environmental impact in different manufacturing regions in the United States. In this work, we introduce a general data-driven modeling and analysis method to study energy consumption, energy loss, and carbon dioxide emission in the manufacturing sectors in geographically different regions. Case studies will illustrate methodological applicability and efficacy.
Hallazgos arqueológicos recientes para el estudio de la presencia militar romana en el oriente gallego
Authors: Costa-García José Manuel , Fonte João , Gago Manuel , Menéndez Blanco Andrés , Álvarez Martínez Valentín 
Published: September 2018

En los últimos años hemos asistido a un incremento exponencial del número de evidencias arqueológicas relacionadas con la presencia del ejército romano en el noroeste peninsular. En este trabajo analizamos un conjunto de recintos identificados en el oriente gallego mediante el empleo de una metodología específica que aúna técnicas de teledetección y métodos de prospección arqueológica convencional. Estos yacimientos podrían identificarse como asentamientos militares romanos, de acuerdo con sus particulares características morfo-tipológicas. En las siguientes líneas se describen las estructuras arqueológicas documentadas, se analiza su patrón de asentamiento y se estudian sus relaciones con el territorio circundante con la ayuda de diversas tecnologías de información geográfica. ENG:NEW ARCHAEOLOGICAL DATA FOR THE STUDY OF THE ROMAN MILITARY PRESENCE IN EASTERN GALICIAABSTRACTThe archaeological evidence related to the presence of the Roman army in NW Iberia has exponentially increased in recent years. In this paper, we analysed a number of sites identified in the Galician easternmost territories by using a specific methodology which combines remote sensing techniques and conventional archaeological survey methods. These enclosures could be identified as Roman military sites, according to their particular morpho-typological characteristics. The goal of this work is to describe the documented archaeological structures, but also to analyse the settlement pattern of these sites, and to study their relations with the surrounding territory, thanks to the help of various geographic information technologies. KEYWORDSArchaeology; Survey; Remote Sensing; GIS; Fortifications; Roman period; NW Iberia
Costo de capital y rentabilidad en empresas de transporte terrestre de pasajeros
Authors: Ramírez Huerta Valiente Pantaleón 
Published: September 2018

Objetivo : determinar la incidencia del costo promedio ponderado de capital en la rentabilidad de las empresas de transporte interprovincial de pasajeros por carretera en ómnibus en el quinquenio 2012 – 2016. Métodos: investigación aplicada, diseño correlacional, la población fue 428 empresas y la muestra 38, los datos se obtuvieron mediante un cuestionario de encuesta aplicado a funcionarios de dichas empresas. Resultados : arrojan que en el quinquenio mencionado las empresas se financiaron con crédito directo 15.32% a un costo de 9.97% anual, arrendamiento financiero 41.34% a un costo de 8.70% anual, por capital propio 43.34% a un costo de 15.15% anual y el costo de capital promedio ponderado fue 11.80% anual, el rendimiento sobre el activo fue 9.61% anual, rendimiento sobre el patrimonio neto 3.29% anual y rendimiento sobre ventas 2.24% anual; y según el índice de correlación de Pearson el costo promedio ponderado de capital no está correlacionado con la rentabilidad sobre el activo, sobre patrimonio neto ni sobre ventas. Conclusiones: según la prueba de hipótesis el costo de capital promedio ponderado ni sus componentes están correlacionados con el rendimiento sobre el activo, sólo el costo promedio ponderado del financiamiento por deuda está correlacionado inversamente con el rendimiento sobre el patrimonio neto y sobre ventas.
La gestión por procesos y su incidencia en los costos operativos de las instituciones públicas:Superintendencia Nacional de Bienes Estatales
Authors: Palmer Torres Jussara Inez Anaí , Castillo Maza Juan Victoriano 
Published: September 2018

Objetivo: Determinar la incidencia del proceso Afectación en uso de los predios en la gestión de los bienes inmuebles del Estado administrados por la Superintendencia Nacional de Bienes Estatales, periodo 2012 - 2016. Método: Es una investigación de tipo sustantiva explicativa, cuantitativa, transversal, retrospectiva, correlacional y no experimental, con base en la medición, la evaluación numérica y el análisis estadístico. Resultados: La muestra estuvo constituida por 20 solicitudes, a quienes se les aplicó las pruebas chi-cuadrado y luego se relacionaron las variables; los resultados indicaron que el tiempo de los procedimientos evaluación, ejecución e inscripción registral sí afecta la gestión de los bienes inmuebles del Estado administrados por la SBN. Conclusiones: La importancia de la Gestión por procesos como piedra angular en el quehacer público es económica y socialmente rentable, contribuyendo así con su modernización. Se mejoró el proceso Afectación en uso de los predios y se diseñaron el mapa de procesos y la cadena de valor de la SBN, por su impacto sistémico positivo en la gestión de los bienes inmuebles del Estado.
Valorización de empresas mediante los métodos de descuento de flujo de fondos
Authors: Vilca Maldonado Maritza Pilar 
Published: September 2018

El objetivo es describir cuales son los tipos de valoración que utilizan las compañías mineras. El segundo objetivo considerando misma literatura financiera, determinamos que el uso mediante el método del flujo de caja libre, conocido como costo promedio ponderado de capital, es el que sostiene ser el método más adecuado para la valorización de empresas que operan en forma continua. A partir de este método muchas empresas han sido consideradas como generadoras de fondo, y valoradas como activos financieros que posee un valor presente; al incorporar el riesgo tanto financiero como de negocio; bajo este método te permite anticipar los saldos de dinero.
Odniesienie młodzieży XXI wieku do wartości na przykładzie młodzieży Kujaw wschodnich
Authors: Skoczylas Kazimierz 
Published: September 2018

Młodość jest czasem kształtowania odniesienia do wartości. Rodzi się ono w wyniku rozwijającej się w tym okresie podmiotowości. Młodzi zdobywają się na osobisty stosunek do wielu wartości, w tym również do wiary w Boga. Stosunek ten kształtuje się na skutek wpływu rodziny, oddziaływania wspólnoty religijnej uzewnętrzniającej się przez parafie oraz nauczanie religii. Z drugiej strony jej postawa kształtuje się na skutek wychowawczego wpływu wielu wspólnot i instytucji przekazujących alternatywne spojrzenie na świat i inne odniesienia do wartości. Badania przeprowadzone wśród młodzieży Kujaw wschodnich ujawniają akceptację wartości katolickich przez znaczną grupę młodzieży, a także pozwalają dostrzec pewną część młodzieży, która oddala się od uznanych wartości. Wspólnota katolicka pragnąca zachować swoją tożsamość powinna stale troszczyć się o jak najpełniejszy przekaz wartości katolickich. W proces ten powinni być włączeni wierzący rodzice, wspólnota religijna oraz nauczyciele religii. Również i to inspiruje do realizowania duszpasterstwa katechetycznego.
Bliskość i różnice tradycji chrześcijańskiego monastycyzmu Wschodu i Zachodu
Authors: Sawicki Bernard 
Published: September 2018

Jedną z ważniejszych przestrzeni dialogu ekumenicznego między Kościołami Wschodu i Zachodu jest monastycyzm. Mimo wspólnych korzeni jego formy i znaczenie w Kościele różnią się na Wschodzie i Zachodzie. Różnice te dotyczą w większości roli przełożonego, instytucjonalnych aspektów życia i relacji z władzami kościelnymi. Stała wymiana tekstów i inspiracji zawsze była świadectwem nieustannego dialogu między dwiema tradycjami tego samego stylu życia. Dzisiaj wspólne wartości, współdzielone przez mnichów wschodnich i zachodnich, takie jak „duchowe ojcostwo”, kultura i wychowanie, mogą okazać się pomocne nie tylko w dialogu ekumenicznym, lecz i w procesie ewangelizacji.
Edyta Stein – Teresa Benedykta od Krzyża w życiu w pismach Karola Wojtyły – Jana Pawła II
Authors: Zyzak Wojciech 
Published: September 2018

Autor stara się porównać życie i twórczość Edyty Stein i Karola Wojtyły, oraz ukazać jej postać w nauczaniu Jana Pawła II. Najpierw chodzi o aspekt biograficzny. Następnie zostaje porównane podejście do badań filozoficznych. Wreszcie artykuł ukazuje nauczanie papieża na temat Edyty Stein jako filozofa, męczennicy, mistyczki i wzoru dla kobiet. Następuje to przy okazji jej beatyfikacji, kanonizacji i ogłoszenia jej patronką Europy.