bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A cross-linguistic rarity in synchrony and diachrony
Authors: Grossman Eitan , Antonov Anton , Jacques Guillaume 
Published: September 2018

AbstractThis article shows that a hitherto unattested construction type – namely, adverbial subordinator prefixes – is in fact attested in several languages. While Dryer’s 659-language convenience sample does not turn up any clear example of such a construction, we argue that this is in part due to arbitrary coding choices that a priori exclude potential constructions of this type. In order to document the existence of adverbial subordinator prefixes, we present a number of languages with different genealogical and areal affiliations, each of which shows solid synchronic evidence for what appears to be a universally dispreferred feature. Furthermore, we identify some diachronic pathways through which adverbial subordinator prefixes grammaticalize.
The wziąć gram in Polish. A serial verb construction, or not?
Authors: Andrason Alexander 
Published: September 2018

AbstractThis article analyzes the categorial status of thewziąćgram – a construction that is composed of two consecutive inflected verbs: the minor verbwziąć‘lit. take’ (V1) and a major verb (V2) – within the radial network of serial verb constructions (SVC). After comparing thewziąćgram with properties associated with the prototype of a SVC and its cross-linguistic instantiations, the author concludes that the construction can be regarded as a relatively canonical member of the SVC category. The gram complies with all the primary characteristics of the prototype of a SVC, and exhibits various secondary properties and phenomena that are associated with or accompany SVCs across languages. The position of thewziąćgram is canonical even though the Polish language utilizes verbal serialization only minimally and belongs to a geographic area that is scarce for systems with productive serialization. In this manner, Polish proves that verbal serialization is a grammatical device that is not unknown to Indo-European languages of Europe.
Alienability splits in action nominal constructions
Authors: van Lier Eva , van Rijn Marlou 
Published: September 2018

AbstractAdnominal alienability splits typically involve a coding asymmetry: inalienable possessive constructions are shorter (or zero-coded) and/or more bound than alienable possessive constructions. This has been explained using one of two functional principles: iconicity (possessive constructions reflect differential conceptual distance) or economy (possessive constructions are the result of differential usage frequency). Alienability splits may also affect the coding of arguments in action nominal constructions. For this phenomenon only the iconicity explanation has been invoked, using the semantic notion of control. In the present paper, we investigate the merits of the alternative economy explanation for the cross-linguistic distribution of (in)alienable possessive coding of arguments in such nominalizations. Based on typological and corpus data, we conclude that the economy explanation covers the widest variety of typological generalizations concerning split possessive coding, in both underived NPs and derived action nominals.
Caring Rehabilitation Climate, the Tripartite Efficacy Framework, and Adherence to Rehabilitation Programs Among Individuals With Parkinson's Disease: A Multiple Mediation Analysis
Authors: Greviskes Lindsey E. , Podlog Leslie , Burns Ryan D. , Jackson Ben , Dimmock James , Newton Maria , Dibble Leland E. , Pillow Wanda 
Published: September 2018

Background and Purpose:
Adherence to physical therapy (PT) and secondary prevention programs (SPPs) is particularly low for individuals with Parkinson's disease. Preliminary research has linked perceptions of caring climates as well as enhanced tripartite efficacy perceptions to adherence during rehabilitation programs. In light of such preliminary research, the purpose of this study was threefold: (1) to examine relationships between perceptions of a caring climate and the 3 efficacy constructs within the tripartite model, (2) to examine the relationship between the tripartite efficacy constructs and adherence to PT/SPP exercises, and (3) to determine whether tripartite efficacy beliefs mediated the relationship between caring climate perceptions and adherence.

Method:
A total of 77 individuals with Parkinson's disease who were currently or recently enrolled in PT or an SPP were recruited and surveyed about their perceptions of the caring climate of their rehabilitation clinic, their tripartite efficacy perceptions, and their adherence to rehabilitation. Correlations and a multiple mediation analysis were conducted to address the purposes of this study.

Results and Discussion:
Results showed significant positive associations between all variables; however, all paths within the proposed mediation model were not significant. Specifically, the c paths linking the tripartite efficacy constructs with adherence were not significant. A follow-up analysis was undertaken to address potential suppression effects within the mediating variables, and this analysis revealed a statistically significant model with relation-inferred self-efficacy (RISE) as a sole mediator of the relationship between caring perceptions and adherence to rehabilitation.

Conclusions:
Several practical implications can be gleaned from the current study. First, practitioners should strive to enhance the caring climate of their clinic by employing techniques reported in previous literature, such as creating a supportive atmosphere, displaying benevolence, and paying attention. In addition, the results suggest that individuals' RISE perceptions, in particular, could be a viable target for enhancing adherence.
Life-Cycle Cost Analysis of Pay Adjustment for Initial Smoothness of Asphalt Pavement Overlay
Authors: Wang Hao , Wang Zilong , Zhao Jingnan , Qian Junyu 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
This study aims at developing pay adjustments for initial smoothness of asphalt pavement overlay using life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA). The relationship between the initial International Roughness Index (IRI) and pavement life based on the threshold of surface distress index (SDI) was developed to calculate the pay adjustment using LCCA. It was found that the terminal IRI values when pavement overlay life was reached based on the SDI threshold of poor condition had an average value of 128 in./mile (2.02 m/km) with standard deviation of 15 in./mile (0.24 m/km). The pay adjustments were significantly affected by the assumption of analysis period in LCCA considering single or successive overlay applications. The Bayesian approach with Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) methods was used to develop the probabilistic model between the expected pavement life and the initial IRI. The probabilistic distribution of pay adjustments was presented when the uncertainty was considered with respect to the effect of initial IRI on pavement life and the assumption of overlay sequence. Compared with the pay adjustment obtained from the deterministic approach, the probabilistic analysis resulted in a similar pay adjustment for the case of single overlay but a greater pay adjustment for the case of successive overlays. The proposed analysis approach can be implemented by agencies in decision making of quality assurance based on actual practice of maintenance strategy.
Long-Lasting Waterproofing Solution for the Subgrade of High-Speed Railway in Cold Region
Authors: Chen Xian-hua , Tao Tian-qi , Yang Guo-tao , Yan Hong-ye , Yang Jun 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
A durable waterproofing layer for the subgrade of a high-speed railway is of paramount importance to fight against the decrease of the bearing capacity and maintain the smoothness of the subgrade due to surface water infiltration. This article overviewed the state-of-the-practice waterproofing systems in transportation infrastructure and summarized the functional requirements of the waterproofing layer on a high-speed railway and the technical standards of asphalt concrete waterproofing layers, based on a practice with a test section on the Harbin-Qiqihaer high-speed railway. Field monitoring results of a self-compacted asphalt waterproofing system were presented, and its properties were analyzed with a comparison with the fiber-reinforced cement concrete system. It was concluded that self-compacted asphalt is a long-lasting waterproofing solution for the subgrade of high-speed railways in cold regions.
Pengembangan Rancangan Pameran Virtual Berbasis Media Augmented Reality
Authors: Damara Muhamad Albir , Kustiono Kustiono , Sukirman Sukirman 
Published: September 2018

Augmented reality (AR) could be a new technology to address the exhibition event become more interesting, secure and its product could be easily renewable for educational purposes. This article describes the development process of AR media and fnd out it feasibility as a learning tool for 3D animation lecture at higher education level. This research employing Research and Development (R & D) model and adapted 10 stages of R & D model from Sugiyono (2013) into four primary steps, i.e. (1) analysis, (2) design, (3) development and (4) testing the product. The feasibility of the product has been tested by media expert and showed a very good result with average score at 95%, the testing product for student also gained the same result with average score at 81%. The result of this research proved that AR was feasible as a learning media for 3D animation lecture and therefore it has a potential to be used for another context for educational purposes.
Abstrak
Media augmented reality (AR) dapat dipergunakan sebagai teknologi baru dalam penyelenggaraan pameran secara virtual sehingga produk yang dipamerkan akan terpelihara dan dapat diperbarui. Artikel ini menggambarkan proses pengembangan media AR dan mengetahui kelayakannya sebagai media penunjang pembelajaran mata kuliah Animasi 3D. Penelitian ini menggunakan model research and development yang mengadaptasi 10 tahap pengembangan sugiyono dan disederhanakan menjadi 4 tahap utama, yaitu (1) analysis, (2) desain, (3) pengembangan produk, dan (4) ujicoba produk. Hasil uji kelayakan yang dilakukan oleh ahli media diperoleh rata-rata persentase 95% dengan kriteria sangat baik. Selain itu hasil ujicoba kepada mahasiswa didapatkan perolehan rata-rata persentase 81% dan masuk dalam kategori sangat baik. Hasl penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa AR memang terbukti layak digunakan sebagai media pembelajaran dalam mata kuliah Animasi 3D dan oleh karenanya potensial juga digunakan untuk mata kuliah dan pembelajaran lain.
Kewords: Augmented reality; educational technology; exibhition; research & development; virtual media
A New-Proposal Physical Examination Test for Unilateral Lower Extremity Edema
Authors: Ada Fatih , Emren Volkan 
Published: September 2018

Objective: Patients with iliac vein compression syndrome (IVCS) usually present to the hospital with left-sided leg edema. We looked for an answer to the question: ‘’Can iliac vein compression syndrome (IVCS) be predicted with a reliable physical examination test in the differential diagnosis?’’
Methods: We tested a new physical examination on patients with only left-sided lower extremity edema. In this physical examination the widest area of the calf point (just below tuberosity of the tibia) and medial malleolus was measured in both legs on the Trendelenburg position at 30°and repeated in standing position. Then the iliac venography was performed.
Results: The test was performed on 32 (N = 32) patients with left extremity edema. IVCS was observed on 18 (n = 18) (56%) patients. The test was found to have 88% sensitivity and 92% specificity in IVCS.
Conclusion: This new physical examination finding, which may be valuable in diagnosing IVCS, is proposed for use in patients with unilateral left-sided edema to preclude unnecessary use of expensive diagnostic imaging methods.
Genomic Prediction Within and Among Doubled-Haploid Libraries from Maize Landraces
Authors: Brauner Pedro C , Müller Dominik , Schopp Pascal , Böhm Juliane , Bauer Eva , Schön Chris-Carolin , Melchinger Albrecht E 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
Thousands of maize landraces are stored in seed banks worldwide. Doubled-haploid libraries (DHL) produced from landraces harness their rich genetic diversity for future breeding. We investigated the prospects of genomic prediction (GP) for line per se performance in DHL from six European landraces and 53 elite flint (EF) lines by comparing four scenarios: GP within a single library (sL); GP between pairs of libraries (LwL); and GP among combined libraries, either including (cLi) or excluding (cLe) lines from the training set (TS) that belong to the same DHL as the prediction set. For scenario sL, with N = 50 lines in the TS, the prediction accuracy (ρ) among seven agronomic traits varied from −0.53 to 0.57 for the DHL and reached up to 0.74 for the EF lines. For LwL, ρ was close to zero for all DHL and traits. Whereas scenario cLi showed improved ρ values compared to sL, ρ for cLe remained at the low level observed for LwL. Forecasting ρ with deterministic equations yielded inflated values compared to empirical estimates of ρ for the DHL, but conserved the ranking. In conclusion, GP is promising within DHL, but large TS sizes (N &gt; 100) are needed to achieve decent prediction accuracy because LD between QTL and markers is the primary source of information that can be exploited by GP. Since production of DHL from landraces is expensive, we recommend GP only for very large DHL produced from a few highly preselected landraces.
A Longitudinal Study of the Association of Clinical Indices of Cardiovascular Autonomic Function with Breast Cancer Treatment and Exercise Training
Authors: Kirkham Amy A. , Lloyd Matthew G. , Claydon Victoria E. , Gelmon Karen A. , McKenzie Donald C. , Campbell Kristin L. 
Published: September 2018

Abstract

Background
Cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction is an early marker for cardiovascular disease. Anthracycline chemotherapy and left-sided radiation for breast cancer are associated with negative autonomic function changes. This study's objectives were to characterize changes in, and the association of exercise training with, clinical indices of cardiovascular autonomic function across the trajectory of breast cancer therapy.

Subjects, Materials, and Methods
Seventy-three patients receiving adjuvant chemotherapy participated to varying degrees in supervised aerobic and resistance exercise during chemotherapy ± radiation and for 20 weeks after. Resting heart rate (HRrest) and blood pressure were measured weekly during chemotherapy. HRrest, exercise heart rate recovery (HRrecovery), and aerobic fitness were measured at enrollment, end of chemotherapy ± radiation, and 10 and 20 weeks after treatment.

Results
During chemotherapy, HRrest increased in a parabolic manner within a single treatment and with increasing treatment dose, whereas systolic and diastolic blood pressure decreased linearly across treatments. Tachycardia and hypotension were present in 32%–51% of participants. Factors associated with weekly changes during chemotherapy included receiving anthracyclines or trastuzumab, days since last treatment, hematocrit, and exercise attendance. Receipt of anthracyclines, trastuzumab, and left-sided radiation individually predicted impairments of HRrest and HRrecovery during chemotherapy ± radiation; however, aerobic fitness change and at least twice-weekly exercise attendance predicted improvement. By 10 weeks after treatment, HRrest and blood pressure were not different from prechemotherapy.

Conclusion
In this study, chemotherapy resulted in increased HRrest and tachycardia, as well as decreased blood pressure and hypotension. Anthracyclines, trastuzumab, and left-sided radiation were associated with HRrest elevations and impairments of HRrecovery, but exercise training at least twice a week appeared to mitigate these changes.

Implications for Practice
This study characterized changes in clinically accessible measures with well-established prognostic value for cardiovascular disease, and investigated associations with cardiotoxic treatments and the positive influence of exercise. The chemotherapy-related incremental increase in resting heart rate, with tachycardia occurring in one third of patients, and decrease in blood pressure, with hypotension occurring in one half of the patients, is relevant to oncology practitioners for clinical examination or patient report of related symptoms (i.e., dizziness). The weekly dose of two 60-minute sessions of moderate-intensity aerobic and resistance exercise that was identified as protective of cardiovascular autonomic impairments can easily be prescribed to patients by oncologists.
Cost-Effectiveness of Osimertinib in Treating Newly Diagnosed, Advanced EGFR-Mutation-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Authors: Wu Bin , Gu Xiaohua , Zhang Qiang , Xie Feng 
Published: September 2018

Abstract

Background
The objective of this study was to assess cost and effectiveness of osimertinib in treating newly diagnosed advanced non-small cell lung cancer with an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation from a public payer's perspective in the U.S. and China.

Materials and Methods
Markov models were developed to compare three treatment strategies: first-line use of osimertinib, first-line use of the standard first-generation EGFR-tyrosine kinase inhibitor (EGFR-TKI) followed by the second-line use of osimertinib, and the standard first-generation EGFR-TKI therapy (standard care [SOC]). Clinical data, cost, and utility data were mainly derived from published literatures. Deterministic and probabilistic sensitivity analyses were conducted to assess the robustness of the incremental cost per quality-adjusted life year (QALY) between the treatments.

Results
The resultant incremental cost per QALY gained for the first-line osimertinib versus SOC was $312,903 in the U.S. and $41,512 in China. The incremental cost per QALY for the second-line osimertinib versus SOC was $284,532 in the U.S. and $38,860 in China. The probability of the SOC strategy being cost-effective is 1.0 if the willingness to pay threshold is below $150,000/QALY in the U.S. and below $30,000/QALY in China.

Conclusion
Osimertinib as first-line treatment could gain more health benefits in comparison with standard EGFR-TKIs or second-line use of osimertinib. However, because of the high cost of treatment, the cost-effectiveness analyses were not in favor of the first-line use of osimertinib from a public payer's perspective in the U.S. and China.

Implications for Practice
Osimertinib as first-line treatment yielded the greatest health outcomes but is not a cost-effective strategy for lung cancer in the U.S. and China. The price of osimertinib has a substantial impact on economic outcomes.
Interpretation of Explanatory Variables Impacts in Compositional Regression Models
Authors: Morais Joanna , Thomas-Agnan Christine , Simioni Michel 
Published: September 2018

We are interested in modeling the impact of media investments on automobile manufacturer's market shares. Regression models have been developed for the case where the dependent variable is a vector of shares. Some of them, from the marketing literature, are easy to interpret but quite simple (Model A). Alternative models, from the compositional data analysis literature, allow a large complexity but their interpretation is not straightforward (Model B). This paper combines both approaches in order to obtain a performing market share model and develop relevant interpretations for practical use.We prove that Model A is a particular case of Model B, and that an intermediate specification is possible (Model AB). A model selection procedure is proposed. Several impact measures are presented and we show that elasticities are particularly useful: they can be computed from the transformed or from the original model, and they are linked to the simplicial derivatives.
The relationship between intimate partner violence and postpartum depression in Osogbo, Nigeria
Authors: Mapayi Boladale , Abiodun Afolabi B. , Mosanya Julianah T. , Adeomi Adeleye A. 
Published: September 2018

Background: Postpartum depression is the most prevalent postpartum mental health problem. Risk factors for postpartum depression include psychosocial stressors. One of these psychosocial stressors could be intimate partner violence. Co-occurrence of intimate partner violence and postpartum depression is considered deadly co morbidity because it can increase the risk of homicide and suicide. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between intimate partner violence and depression among postnatal women attending postnatal and infant welfare clinics of LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Osogbo.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 220 postpartum women who attended postnatal and infant welfare clinics of LAUTECH Teaching Hospital in Osogbo using Composite Abuse Scale (CAS), Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and Socio-demographic questionnaire. Respondents that were found to be EPDS positive as well as 10% of EPDS negative respondents were further assessed with Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) (depression subscale) to diagnose depression.Results: Respondents that experienced intimate partner violence were five times as likely to have postpartum depression compared to those that did not experience IPV. Logistic regression showed that intimate partner violence independently predicted postpartum depression in respondents (OR 4.799, CI 1.844-12.493).Conclusions: Postpartum depression was significantly higher among women that experienced intimate partner violence. This observation has implications for mental health of women, therefore, any woman with suspected postpartum depression should be asked about IPV as this could be a pointer to IPV.
Prediction of successful vaginal birth after caesarean section based on Flamm and Geiger scoring system a prospective observational study
Authors: Sahu Rajshree , Chaudhary Naimaa , Sharma Asha 
Published: September 2018

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the adequacy of Flamm and Geiger scoring system in prediction of successful vaginal birth after caesarean section.Methods: A prospective observational study was carried out on 75 pregnant women with previous one caesarean section in department of obstetrics and Gynecology, St Stephen’s hospital, New Delhi over a period of one year.Results: In the present study, out of 75 patients, 40% patients had successful VBAC and 60% patients had emergency LSCS. Among successful VBAC 70% patients had spontaneous vaginal delivery, while 23.3% patients had vacuum assisted and 6.7% had forceps assisted vaginal delivery. Most of the patients with total Flamm and Geiger score < 3 at the time of admission had emergency caesarean section while most of the patients with score >4 had successful VBAC. There were 53.3%, 75%, 85.7% and 100% probabilities of Successful VBAC with total score 4,5,6 and >8 respectively. Mean score for successful VBAC was 5±1.66and for emergency caesarean was 2.97±0.83.Conclusions: As total Flamm and Geiger score increases, a chance of successful VBAC increases. Application of Flamm and Geiger scoring gives fare judgment of successful vaginal birth in TOLAC and reduces the rate of failed trial leading to emergency caesarean section, thus improving outcome in a trial of labor.