bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Screening preoperative anxiety – when does it relate to the quality of life among patients before total joint replacement? Preliminary reports
Authors: Rzadkiewicz Marta Małgorzata , Wójtowicz Stanisław , Rozenek Hanna 
Published: June 2019

BackgroundAnxiety among patients undergoing joint replacement increases the risk of post-surgery complications and mental health problems, and impairs health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Since clinical procedures require adequate, but possibly simple and cost-saving tools, an augmenting application of a one-item visual analogue scale for anxiety (VAS-A) has been observed. The purpose of the present study is to validate the VAS-A using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and consider both as HRQoL predictors among patients waiting for total joint replacement.Participants and procedurePatients (n = 68, 34% male), hospitalized for total hip or knee replacement, participated before surgery in this cross-sectional study. They completed the Nottingham Health Profile (NHP) to assess their HRQoL, the VAS-A and STAI for anxiety, and the Visual Analogue Scale for pain as a control variable.ResultsAlthough the VAS-A correlated with the STAI score (r = .29, p = .019 for the state anxiety subscale), this conven-ient measure did not relate to the NHP results (NHP total score β = –0.03, p = .799), while the STAI results did, especially the trait subscale (β = 1.29, p < .001, CI 0.82 to 1.75).ConclusionsThe value of the VAS-A regarding HRQoL is limited while trait anxiety seems a disregarded factor significantly referring to HRQoL. Its assessment, in addition to the evaluation of temporary emotional states, might provide benefits in the clinical management of patients within surgery, orthopedic and rehabilitation care. Intervention possibilities for those with altered trait anxiety are discussed.
General technical remarks on 1HMRS translational research in 7T
Authors: Kochalska Katarzyna , Łazorczyk Artur , Pankowska Anna , Dyndor Katarzyna , Kozioł Paulina , Stępniewski Andrzej , Pietura Radoslaw 
Published: June 2019

PurposeThe aim of the work was to share the practical experience of preclinical and clinical proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (<sup>1</sup>HMRS) studies conducted using a 7-Tesla magnetic field strength scanner, taking into account the specificity of both settings in the context of translational research.Material and methods<sup>1</sup>HMRS volunteer studies conducted using a Discovery 950 GE 7T scanner, were carried out with PRESS sequence, and a VOI measuring 2.0 × 2.0 × 2.0 cm<sup>3</sup> placed in the white matter at the parietal occipital lobe. Rodent spectra obtained using a 7T Bruker were measured with PRESS, with a VOI 2.0 × 2.0 × 5.5 mm3 placed over the hippocampus.Results<sup>1</sup>HMRS data from humans and rats show that the brain spectra obtained in the same field are characterised by a similar neurochemical structure and spectral resolution. Spectra obtained from rats demonstrate the following metabolites: NAA, Glu, Gln, Ins, Cho, Cr, PCr, Tau, GABA, Lac, NAAG, and Asp. In turn, spectra from humans allowed estimation of the following metabolites: Ala, NAA, Glu, Gln, Ins, Cho, Cr, PCr, Tau, GABA, Lac, NAAG, and Asp. Signals from Gln, Glu with chemical shift around 2.4 ppm, from Cr, PCr, and GABA at 3 ppm, and signals from Cho and Tau at approximately 3.2 ppm, can be properly separated and estimated both in humans and in rats.ConclusionsThese results are promising in terms of broadening the knowledge of many neurological diseases by inducing them on animal models and then transferring this knowledge to clinical practice. In spite of this, important distinctions in the technical aspects and methodological differences of high-field <sup>1</sup>HMRS in both preclinical and clinical conditions should be taken into account.
Report on the Use of Telehealth in Early Intervention in Colorado: Strengths and Challenges with Telehealth as a Service Delivery Method
Authors: Cole Beth , Pickard Katherine , Stredler-Brown Arlene 
Published: June 2019

The use of telehealth as a service delivery method for early intervention (EI) is in its infancy and few studies have examined its use within the context of a statewide program. The focus of this report was to determine the factors that influence providers’ utilization of telehealth in Colorado’s Part C Early Intervention program (EI Colorado). This report presents information that was gathered through surveys sent to Part C program administrators, service coordinators, providers, and caregivers. Surveys were used to understand perceptions of telehealth, actual experiences with telehealth, and perceived benefits and challenges using this service delivery method. Follow-up focus groups were conducted with program administrators and family members to gather more nuanced information. Participants identified several benefits associated with telehealth including its flexibility, access to providers, and more family engagement. The primary barriers included access to high speed internet and the opinion that telehealth was not as effective as in-person treatment. The results in the report served to identify next steps in the implementation of telehealth in Colorado’s Part C EI program.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Environmental Management and Sustainable Development, Vol. 8 No. 2
Authors: Young Jenny 
Published: June 2019

Environmental Management and Sustainable Development (EMSD) would like to thank the following reviewers for reviewing manuscripts from February 1, 2019, to May 1, 2019. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Many authors, regardless of whether EMSD publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Macrothink Institute appreciates the following reviewers’ rigorous and conscientious efforts for this journal. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review during this period. Anna Rita Bernadette Cammerino, ItalyDr Hebin Lin, USAFarooq Sher, United KingdomGandhi Escajadillo Toledo, PeruGiacomo Chiesa, ItalyMarwa Marwa Elkady, EgyptMona M. Amin Abdel-Fatah, EgyptMurat Eyvaz, TurkeyPankaj Maheshwari, USASaid Jaouadi, Saudi Arabia
RTI Images for Documentation in Archaeology: The Case of the Iron Age Female Terracotta Figurines from Buṣayra, Jordan
Authors: Hunziker-Rodewald Regine , Fornaro Peter 
Published: June 2019

Abstract
Starting from a set of figurines from Buṣayra, this article describes a project in cooperation between the universities of Basel and Strasbourg to create a virtual collection of 450 widely-scattered terracotta female figurines from Jordan. The project aims at measuring and recording the figurines and fragments of figurines using RTI/PTM techniques, and compiling them in a virtual database. The ultimate goal is to create the digital tools for visualization, virtual assembly, and interactive annotation, opening up and encouraging international cooperation, and providing a solid basis for the enhancement of World Heritage objects.
An Innovative Strategy to Protect Cultural Heritage in Jordan: The Madaba Regional Archaeological Museum Project (MRAMP)
Authors: Richard Suzanne , D'Andrea Marta , Polcaro Andrea , Clark Douglas R. 
Published: June 2019

AbstractThe MRAMP represents an American-Italian-Jordanian collaboration dedicated to protecting cultural heritage in Jordan. The proposed new Regional Archaeological Museum within the Madaba Archaeological Park West is an ambitious project to restore and safeguard a complex of Jordanian traditional buildings from the late nineteenth-century Ottoman era within a museum. The complex will ultimately constitute the ground floor while the contiguous “Burnt Palace,” Roman cardo, and Martyr's Church will round out an envisioned museum complex. Thanks to a dozen or more regional archaeological sites, the museum will provide a comprehensive narrative of the Madaba region's illustrious past and its legacy to the dynamic present. To preserve Jordan's rich heritage, this project is founded in community archaeology, which is essential to ensure the development, continued growth, and sustainability of the museum. This article will elaborate on MRAMP as a case study of an innovative approach in Jordan to cultural heritage management.
Epilepsia focal asociada a tumor cerebral
Authors: Peña Susana 
Published: June 2019

La epilepsia es una enfermedad neurológica crónica frecuente. La Organización Mundial de la Salud ha reportado a la fecha, cerca de 50 millones de casos en el mundo, de los cuales, el 85% proviene de países en desarrollo.1 Según el origen de la actividad epiléptica, se clasifica en focal y generalizada, y según la etiología, en estructural, genética, infecciosa, metabólica o inmune.2 Se describe caso de mujer de 38 años, con epilepsia de larga evolución, aumento reciente de frecuencia de crisis epilépticas, con evidencia en neuroimagen por resonancia magnética de neoplasia cerebral, confirmando origen focal estructural de epilepsia.
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Milk yield, periparturient diseases and body condition score as factors affecting the risk of fetal losses in high-yielding Holstein cows
Authors: Mellado Miguel , Macías-Cruz Ulises , Avendaño-Reyes Leonel , Véliz Francisco G. , Gaytán Leticia , García José E. , Rodríguez Alvaro F. 
Published: June 2019

The objective of this study was to assess various risk factors affecting fetal losses in high-yielding Holstein cows in a hot environment. In a retrospective observational study, 14,384 records from Holstein cows from a large highly technified dairy herd in northern Mexico were used. Logistic multivariate multiple-group response model indicated that fetal losses between 43 and 260 days of pregnancy were 23.8%. Dry periods >60 d were associated (p<0.05) with 0.8 (confidence interval CI=0.8–0.9) times lower incidence of fetal losses compared to cows with dry periods <60 d. Cows with body condition score (BCS) >3 at calving and 15 days postpartum had about half the risk of suffering fetal losses than cows with BCS <3.0. Cows with peak milk yield >38 kg were 5.5 times more likely to have a fetal loss than cows with peak milk yield <38 kg (36.9 vs. 9.6%; p<0.01). The risk of fetal loss increased with 305-d milk yield >9,000 kg (OR=2.1) compared with cows with milk yield <9,000 kg. Retained placenta was (p<0.05) associated with 1.2 (CI=1.1–1.4) times higher fetal losses than cows without this reproductive disorder. Cows suffering premature parturition had 1.2 (CI=1.0–1.4) greater (p<0.05) risk of suffering fetal losses than cows with normal parturition. Cows with twin pregnancies had significantly increased chances of losing their fetuses than cows with a single fetus (31.1 vs. 15.9 p<0.01). A bimodal distribution of fetal losses was observed with peaks around 50 and 220 days of pregnancy. It was concluded that in this particular hot environment fetal losses were associated with high milk yield, low body energy reserves at calving, reduced dry periods, occurrence of retained placenta, twin pregnancies and premature calving.
An interprofessional approach to promoting autonomous decision-making for clients who are aphasic
Authors: Johnson Jessie , Westgate Sarah , Oliver Linda 
Published: June 2019

Often times interprofessional health care team members presume individuals with aphasia due to stroke lack the capacity to participate in and contribute to decision-making. This belief may hinder the client’s participation in the decision-making process. Two main impairments resulting from stroke, that impede communication and limit capacity for autonomous participation in decision-making, are aphasia and cognitive deficits. Reduced capacity for communication in the client with stroke, combined with complexity in health team dialogue and process, may further diminish the individual’s ability to engage in autonomous decision-making. Health team members need to use reliable methods and devise new methods which can more accurately measure capacity for autonomous decision-making. This review elucidates the necessity for (1) autonomous decision-making in persons with aphasia, (2) assessing the need for capacity, (3) concrete ways to assess cognitive function, and (4) interprofessional team decision-making.
Verhaalsbeslag op bitcoins
Authors: de Graaf Tycho 
Published: June 2019

Verhaalsbeslag op bitcoins
Verhaalsbeslag op bitcoins is mogelijk door (1) de drager waarop de privésleutel staat waarmee over bitcoins kan worden beschikt (de paper of hardware wallet) als waardepapier te kwalificeren, (2) op die wallet conservatoir verhaalsbeslag te leggen en als de toegang tot die wallet beveiligd is met een code, de schuldenaar te dwingen die code prijs te geven, (3) de bitcoins naar een andere, door een bank of DNB nieuw geopende bitcoinrekening over te maken, en (4) de paper of hardware wallet van die nieuwe bitcoinrekening te zijner tijd executoriaal te verkopen.
Ag-induced a New Raman Mode in ZnO Microrods
Authors: WANG Jing , WANG Lina , WANG Meina , ZHOU Dan , MEI Yan , HUANG Wenzhuo , XING Tian , GE Shengxu , CHEN Yuntong , YU You , LUAN Zhongqi , QU Bing , BAI Yaxiang , PAN Chao , TANG Delong , ZHU Na , QIU Yu , HU Lizhong 
Published: June 2019

The chemical vapor deposition technique was used to prepare the Ag doped ZnO microrods, which were located on Si substrates at two different positions. The scanning electron microscopy revealed that the samples have a clear hexagonal shape. X-ray diffraction provided information about the preferential orientation along the c-axis. The Raman analysis revealed that a new Raman mode appears at 492 cm-1 due to Ag doping. As this mode has not been reported early, it could be used as a characteristic mode of Ag doping in Raman spectrum. The red shift of the E2 (high) mode proves the existence of tensile stress in the samples. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5755/j01.ms.25.3.19130
Simulation on the Two-phase Separation of Powder Injection Molding 316L Stainless Steel
Authors: SHANG Feng , QIAO Bin , DONG Yan-feng , CAO Zhen-wei , SUN Wei , HE Yi-qiang 
Published: June 2019

By utilizing the FLUENT software, finite element simulation analysis was performed on the two-phase separation of powder injection molding, and the simulation results were verified through experiment. As indicated in the simulation results, the optimal process parameters for the injection molding of 316L stainless steel sample were to inject at 70 MPa and 140 °C, at an injection speed of 3.49 cm3/s. Under these conditions, the maximum average solid volume fraction in observation area of the sample was 57.68 %. Additionally, it was discovered that while preparing 316L stainless steel was prepared by powder injection molding, the smaller the average porosity of the sample, the greater the Vickers hardness. And then the higher the average solid volume fraction simulated the slighter the two-phase separation between the powder and the binder. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5755/j01.ms.25.3.19137
Preparation and Electrochemical Testing of Polyaniline (PANI) Nanoparticles with Uniform Morphology and Good Dispersion in a Water-task-specific Ionic Liquid Medium
Authors: ZHANG Dingjun , CHEN Yuxian , BAI Xue , LI Xianwen , MA Yingxia , CHEN Zhenbin 
Published: June 2019

Polyaniline (PANI) nanoparticles with uniform morphology and good dispersion were prepared by using the task-specific Ionic Liquid (IL) 1-ester-3-methyl-imidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([EAMIM]BF4) as a soft template by chemical oxidation in a water-IL medium. The morphological, structural and electronic properties of polyaniline (PANI) products, controlled by the IL [EAMIM]BF4, were synthesized and investigated. Products were characterized by SEM, FT-IR and the measurements of conductivity. The addition of [EAMIM]BF4 strongly influenced the morphology, uniformity, and conductivity of the PANI. Depending on the [EAMIM]BF4:ANI ratio, various nanostructures of PANI could be prepared and the dominant morphologies are the rod-like and fiber-like elongated structures under most experimental conditions. Samples prepared in the presence of IL [EAMIM]BF4 show uniform morphology, good dispersion and good electrochemical performance. At the current density of 0.5 A/g, the specific capacitance of PANI was 396 F.g-1. Compared with the PANI without ionic liquids, the specific capacitance was increased by 165 F.g-1. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5755/j01.ms.25.3.19145
Influence of Graphene Sheet on Microstructure and Properties of Ni-based Alloy Coatings Prepared by Laser Cladding
Authors: TIANYUAN Geng , WANG Cunshan 
Published: June 2019

Ni-based alloy cladding layers with different graphene sheet additions were prepared by laser cladding on the 40CrNi2Si2MoV steel substrate. The influence of the graphene sheet on the microstructure and properties of the cladding layers was investigated. The results show that owing to the diffusion-reaction dissolution, the graphene sheet addition does not bring a corresponding change in the phase constitutions of the cladding layers, i. e., the cladding layers are still composed of γ-Ni, Ni3B, and M7C3 phases. But what has changed is that the solidified structure is refined, and the volume fractions of the eutectic and the carbide are increased with the increase of graphene sheet addition. As a result, the hardness and the wear resistance of the cladding layers gradually increase, whereas the friction coefficient firstly decreases and then increases, with the lowest friction coefficient obtained at 0.5 vol.% graphene sheet addition. Compared to the Ni-based alloy cladding layers with micro-size graphite additions, the studied cladding layers exhibit improved hardness and wear resistance, good forming quality, and increased friction coefficient. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5755/j01.ms.25.3.19173
Enhancement of Mechanical Properties and Corrosion Resistance of Ultra-Fine Grain Al0.4FeCrCo1.5NiTi0.3 High-Entropy Alloy by MA and SPS Technologies
Authors: YANG Shaofeng , ZHANG Yan , YAN Xing , ZHOU Hang 
Published: June 2019

Al0.4FeCrCo1.5NiTi0.3 high-entropy alloy (HEA) was prepared by mechanical alloying (MA) and spark plasma sintering (SPS), which were evaluated in this study by XRD and TEM. After SPS, the bulk alloy exhibited a structure with a dominant fcc phase, a minor volume fraction of bcc phase, and the formation of TiAl3 intermetallic compound. Deformation twinning was observed in the fcc phase in the bulk HEA. The latter had a compressive strength, strain and Vickers hardness of 2225 ± 15 MPa, 17.52 ± 0.50 % and 515 ± 16 HV, respectively. The corrosion resistance studies indicated that Al0.4FeCrCo1.5NiTi0.3 with ultra-fine grained micro-structure was easier to passivate and possessed excellent corrosion resistance. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5755/j01.ms.25.3.19452
Tribological Behavior of Cermet Coatings Deposited from Submicron WC-10Co-4Cr Powders Using HVOF Spraying
Authors: HONG Sheng , WU Yuping , WANG Bo 
Published: June 2019

In this paper, we prepared cermet coatings deposited from submicron WC-CoCr powders using high-velocity oxygen-fuel (HVOF) spraying process. The detailed microstructures, slurry erosion and sliding wear resistance of as-sprayed coatings were investigated. The slurry erosion test was performed in a rotating disk rig facility with circulating system using distilled water and 3.5 wt.% NaCl slurries. The sliding wear properties were evaluated by a pin-on-disk tribometer under different loads. The results showed that submicron coatings exhibited higher slurry erosion resistance in distilled water slurry than that in 3.5 wt.% NaCl slurry after three tests. The slurry erosion mechanism of the coatings was characterized by scratches and pull-out of carbide particle. With increasing load (from 10 N to 50 N), the coatings showed a reduction in average friction coefficient (from 0.52 to 0.44), and an increase in mass loss (from 3.3 mg to 11.4 mg). The evolution of the sliding wear characteristics of the coatings with the increase of the load was micro-cracks, carbide particle pull-out, spallation, and massive exfoliation. The sliding wear mechanism of the coatings under different loads was primarily abrasive wear. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5755/j01.ms.25.3.19507
Electrochemical Comparative Characteristics of La(Fe,Si)13 Type Materials with Different Content of Co in Acidified Phosphate Environment in Presence of Cl- Ions
Authors: KLIMECKA-TATAR Dorota , PAWŁOWSKA Grażyna , RADOMSKA Klaudia , GĘBARA Piotr 
Published: June 2019

In the paper the electrochemical characteristics of alloys based on La(Fe,Si)13 phase have been presented. The material for research was the LaFe11.8-xCoxSi1.2 alloy with different cobalt content. Presented electrochemical characteristics provide information about pitting corrosion. This kind of corrosion is one of the most common local corrosion, it is especially undesirable for multi-phase alloys based on rare earth elements, as it contributes to the sudden and unexpected destruction of the surface of the material in working conditions. In the paper the results of potentiokinetic corrosion tests determined for LaFe10.72Co1.08Si1.2 and LaFe11.00Co0.8Si1.2 alloys in acidified phosphate solution (pH = 3) with different addition of chloride ions (Cl-) have been presented. Also analysis of alloys surface before and after corrosion measurement have been presented. The surface analysis have been carried out on the basis of profilometric roughness tests and optical microscopy observation. The studies have shown low resistance of LaFe10.72Co1.08Si1.2 and LaFe11.00Co0.8Si1.2 alloys to pitting corrosion, which, however, increases with Co content increase. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5755/j01.ms.25.3.19536
Preparation of Foamed Phosphogypsum Lightweight Materials by Incorporating Cementitious Additives
Authors: WANG Ting , GAO Xiaojian , WANG Jian 
Published: June 2019

As a byproduct of phosphoric acid industry, phosphogypsum has many environmental problems. In order to recycle phosphogypsum to manufacture lightweight building materials, cementitious additives including fly ash, ground granulate blast-furnace slag and Portland cement were added to improve strength and water-resistance and different volume of foam was added to reduce the bulk density. The results show that hydrated lime can improve mechanical strength and water resistance of PG paste and the optimal dosage of hydrated lime is 6 %. Higher addition of fly ash or ground granulated blast-furnace slag improves the fluidity and delays the setting time of PG paste. The addition of 10 ~ 20 % fly ash results in a little reducing influence and 10 % ground granulated blast-furnace slag leads to an increase of 20.7 % for 28 days compressive strength of hardened PG specimen. The higher addition of Portland cement results in the better mechanical strength and water resistance of PG specimens. The 28day compressive and flexural strength reaches 25.9 MPa and 8.9 MPa respectively for the 25 % Portland cement mixture. PG based lightweight building materials can prepared by the addition of 60 % volume of air foam, with compressive strength of 1.7 MPa, bulk density of 521.7 kg/m3 and thermal conductivity of 0.0724 W/(m·K). DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5755/j01.ms.25.3.19910