bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Structural characterisation of starch based edible films with essential oil addition
Authors: Šuput Danijela Z. , Lazić Vera L. , Pezo Lato L. , Lončar Biljana Lj. , Nićetin Milica R. , Hromiš Nevena M. , Popović Senka Z. 
Published: May 2018

Present study investigated structure of starch based edible films with essential oil addition. Films were obtained from water solutions containing gelatinized modified starch, polyol, guar-xantan gum modified mixture and essential oil by casting it on a Petri dish and evaporating at room temperature for 72h. Both, glycerol and guar-xantan modified mixture, had role to improve film flexibility and enable better film folding and handling. Two sample groups were obtained: starch based edible films with black cumin oil addition and starch based edible films with black pepper oil addition. Both essential oils were added in three different concentrations. Starch based edible film without essential oil addition was used as blank shot. Structural properties were determined by analyzing spectra obtained by FT-IR Spectrometer in the spectral range of 4000–400 cm−1 with a 4.0 cm−1 resolution. Software Omnic 8.1. and TQ Analyst were used to operate the FTIR spectrometer, collect and present all the data. Results pointed to quantitative law dependency between added amount of essential oils and spectra absorption values for both sample groups and FTIR spectra were used to calculate coefficient of correlation.
Community periodontal index of treatment needs and pain control beliefs in relation to calcium-phosphate parameters and iron metabolism among hemodialysis patients
Authors: Książek Katarzyna , Żołnierz Joanna , Sak Jarosław Jerzy 
Published: May 2018

Abstract

Introduction. According to scientific reports, lack of oral hygiene, as well as disturbances in the calcium-phosphate and iron metabolism disorders are the main causes of periodontitis. The analysis of factors influencing the development and treatment of periodontitis should be conducted parallel in the medical and psychological domain.

Aim. The aim of this study was to determine the dependency between the community periodontal index of treatment needs (CPITN) and the beliefs about pain control and biochemical parameters of the iron, calcium and phosphate metabolism.

Material and methods. The study was conducted on a group of 124 hemodialysis patients with chronic renal failure aged from 24 to 90 (M=65.47; SD=15.65). The urea reduction rate (URR) was 71.24% and an average dose of dialysis (Kt/V) was 1.35. In the research time the indicators such as the values of serum levels of calcium and phosphorus, transferrin, ferritin, and iron were under control. Patients were diagnosed using the periodontal index of treatment needs (CPITN) and beliefs about pain control questionnaire (BPCQ) in Polish adaptation done by Z. Juczyński. In order to evaluate intergroup differences, the Kruskal-Wallis H test was used.

Results. The hemodialysis patients with stage 2 or stage 3 periodontitis (according to CPITN) had the highest levels of transferrin and the lowest levels of ferritin (Table 3.). In contrast, the patients with stage 4 CPITN had the lowest level of transferrin and the highest level of ferritin. No statistically significant differences were observed between the five stages according to the community periodontal index of treatment needs (CPITN) in relation to the three domains of the beliefs about pain control questionnaire (BPCQ).

Conclusions. The hemodialyzed patients with the most advanced periodontitis (stage 4 according to CPITN) had the lowest transferrin serum levels and the highest ferritin serum levels. They did not differ in pain control beliefs associated with the community periodontal index of treatment needs (CPITN).
Aggression of patients towards the employees of the National Emergency Medical System
Authors: Mojsym-Korybska Sylwia , Książek Katarzyna , Furtak-Niczyporuk Marzena , Grabska-Kusiak Kinga , Słowińska Agata , Malus Patrycja 
Published: May 2018

Abstract

Introduction. The organizational structure of the National Emergency Medical system ensures the health of citizens. Unfortunately, patients present dangerous behaviors, thereby damaging the safety of workers during medical emergencies. Aggression and violence, in spite of the widespread perception of it as a negative phenomenon undermining the individual’s health, is an indispensable part of everyday life and work environment.

Aim. The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of acts of aggression that led to violence, and the types of occurrence of this phenomenon, which influenced the staff of the National Emergency Medical system.

Material and methods. The study was conducted in 2015/2016 among the employees of the National Emergency Medical system in Lublin, Puławy and Zamość; the research tool was a questionnaire survey.

Results. On the basis of the conducted research, it can be concluded that the employees of the National Emergency Medical system are, to a large extent, exposed to acts of aggression on the part of patients. Almost all the employees of the Accident & Emergency Units (98.2%) and almost all the employees of the Medical Rescue Teams (98.3%) encountered aggression from the patients.

Conclusion. There observed a phenomenon of aggression as well as verbal and physical violence on the part of patients towards health care workers. Alcohol and drugs increased both verbal and physical aggression among patients.
Employees of the National Emergency Medical system have indicated aggression as an intrinsic element in the work environment.
Analysis of the quality of hospitalization based on the assessment of patients in Lublin, Poland
Authors: Opielak Grzegorz , Zuzak Tomasz , Kozioł Maciej , Cyganok Mikołaj , Piech Piotr , Szulc Anna , Jędrych Marian 
Published: May 2018

Abstract

Introduction. The problem of health care affects every country. The structure and quality of hospitalization in Poland have changed over recent years. The state’s management of a balanced policy is possible prior to the collection of reports allowing to obtain data enabling assessment of changes in the health structure of the population, development of statistical data, as well as implementation and supervision of the National Health Program.

Aim. The aim of the study was to evaluate the quality of hospitalization basing on the patients’ assessment of the availability, conditions, course of treatment and contact with hospital staff in the city of Lublin.

Material and methods. The material for analysis was data collected from 254 patients. Respondents represented departments of diabetology, rehabilitation and internal diseases. The group consisted of 159 women and 95 men aged 19-84. The interview questionnaire was a research tool. Respondents were asked to assess: accessibility to hospital, efficiency of completing formalities when admitted to the hospital, cleanliness in the room, quality of the gastronomic services and contact with nursing and medical staff. Likert’s 5-point scale was used. Statistical analysis was performed using the software “STATISTICA 10.0”.

Results. Most respondents assessed the quality of hospitalization as satisfactory. As many as 99% of respondents assessed contact with doctors as good or very good. Contact with nursing staff was rated as good by 88% of respondents.

Conclusions. This study demonstrated good quality of health care in the examined hospital in Lublin. However, it is important to emphasize the need for further research aimed at collecting data on the presented problem.
Modern gastronomic technologies in optimization of pro-health food potential
Authors: Szponar Bogdan , Marzec Agnieszka , Skrzypek Michał 
Published: May 2018

Abstract
All human senses participate in the sensory evaluation of food, which means that such features as taste, flavour, appearance, or texture determine the acceptance and choice of a dish. Seeking to satisfy consumer requirements and offer a dish or food with the desired organoleptic features, the food industry initially used a wide range of food additives compensating for the loss of colour, taste or flavour of the dish. At present, with an increase in consumers’ awareness and nutrition knowledge, departure is observed from the use of food additives to the benefit of using modern technologies in the food industry. The progress in food science, concerning especially, the phenomena taking place during the storage or processing of food, gives direction to the application of modern technical solutions or materials, and also provides guidelines within the area of gastronomic technology concerning the shaping of not only organoleptic features of the dish, but also activities aiming at the preservation of pro-health potential of food. This issue becomes even more important in the context of increasing epidemics of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCD) in contemporary western societies, in the etiopathogenesis of which, health behaviours play a crucial role. The subject of the report will be analysis of the current state of knowledge in the area of food and nutrition sciences, concerning the possibility of using modern gastronomic technologies in order to preserve or enhance the pro-health potential of food, possible to use within the primary and secondary prevention of NCD.
Population ageing and inter-generational relations in the MENA: what role for social policy?
Authors: Messkoub Mahmood 
Published: May 2018

AbstractDeclining fertility and rising life expectancy combined with migration are changing the demographic landscape of the MENA. Earlier high fertility will ensure a growing population in the next 20-30 years. Family structure is also changing: families are becoming smaller and increasingly nuclear, rather than extended. The region has to manage a young age structure and a gradual ageing of the population but with a potential weakening of the traditional inter-generational support based on family, it also faces a widely varying and heterogeneous resource base and socio-economic structure across the different countries. To maintain and improve inter-generational support within family and society in the MENA countries with large populations (such as Iran and Egypt) the most important challenges are poverty and vulnerability, unemployment, and development of long-term plans for an ageing population. These are inter-connected objectives since reducing poverty and increasing current employment could provide individuals and families with some resources to save and accumulate for old age. States in the region should put redistributive social policies in the areas of health, education and housing at the heart of a strategy of supporting family budgets and resources to assist them in their inter-generational care, but should also set up care and pension schemes to provide societal intergenerational support.
Predictive Parameters Functioning Arteriovenous Fistula for Hemodialysis in the Elderly
Authors: Stolic Radojica V. , Bukumiric Zoran , Matijasevic Ivana R. , Jaksic Masa D. , Jovanovic Milena , Kostic Teodora G. 
Published: May 2018

Abstract
Elderly patients with end stage kidney disease represent a challenge for surgeons to create a vascular access.
Determine predictive parameters functionality of the arteriovenous fistulas for hemodialysis in the elderly.
The study was organized as a retrospective study at the Center for Dialysis, Clinic for Urology and Nephrology, Clinical Center Kragujevac. The study included patients older than 65 years with arteriovenous fistula thrombosis, in the period of four years, in which there is information on the length of the functioning fistula. The study included 48 patients, mean age 71.3±5.2 years, 29 (60%) men and 19 (40%) women. The data were analyzed according to gender and demographic structure, type of anastomosis, positioning, length of functioning fistulas, and the lumen diameter of the arteries and veins that are used to create a fistula.
The median length of functioning arteriovenous fistula, based on Kaplan-Meier model, is 16 months (95% CI 6.9-25.1). Median functioning for proximaly located fistulas was 24 months (range, 1-259), while median functioning in patient with distally located fistulas was 8 months (range, 1-96). The difference in relation to the positioning of the fistula was statistically significant (p=0.006). In univariate Cox regression model, a statistically significant predictor of the functioning of arteriovenous fistulae is fistula positioning (B=0.700; p=0.022).
The predictive parameter of survival of arteriovenous fistulas in elderly is proximally located fistula.
Normative Quadriceps and Hamstring Muscle Strength Values for Female, Healthy, Elite Handball and Football Players
Authors: Risberg May A. , Steffen Kathrin , Nilstad Agnethe , Myklebust Grethe , Kristianslund Eirik , Moltubakk Marie M. , Krosshaug Tron 
Published: May 2018

Abstract
Risberg, MA, Steffen, K, Nilstad, A, Myklebust, G, Kristianslund, E, Moltubakk, MM, and Krosshaug, T. Normative quadriceps and hamstring muscle strength values for female, healthy, elite handball and football players. J Strength Cond Res 32(8): 2314–2323, 2018—This study presents normative values for isokinetic knee extension and flexion muscle strength tests in 350 elite, female, handball (n = 150) and football (n = 200) players. Isokinetic concentric muscle strength tests at 60°·sec−1 were recorded bilaterally using a dynamometer. Peak torque (in Newton meter [N·m]), body mass normalized peak torque (N·m·kg−1), and hamstring to quadriceps ratio (H:Q ratio) for dominant and nondominant legs were recorded. The female elite players were 20.9 ± 4.0 years, started playing at the elite level at the age of 18.2 ± 2.7 years, with a mean of 9.7 ± 2.2 hours of weekly in-season training. Handball players demonstrated greater quadriceps muscle strength compared with football players (11.0%) (p < 0.001), also when normalized to body mass (4.1%) (p = 0.012), but not for weight-adjusted hamstring muscle strength. The H:Q ratio was higher on the dominant compared with the nondominant leg for handball players only (p = 0.012).The H:Q ratio was significantly lower for handball players (0.58) compared with football players (0.60) (p < 0.02). These normative values for isokinetic knee extension and flexion torques of healthy, elite, female handball and football players can be used to set rehabilitation goals for muscle strength after injury and enable comparison with uninjured legs. Significantly greater quadriceps muscle strength was found for handball players compared with football players, also when normalized to body mass.
Technical Skill Training Framework and Skill Load Measurements for the Rugby Union Tackle
Authors: Hendricks Sharief , Till Kevin , Oliver Jon L. , Johnston Rich D. , Attwood Matthew , Brown James , Drake David , MacLeod Simon , Mellalieu Stephen D. , Treu Paul , Jones Ben 
Published: May 2018

ABSTRACT
DRAWING FROM SKILL ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT LITERATURE, WE PRESENT A NOVEL TACKLE SKILL TRAINING FRAMEWORK. THE FRAMEWORK OUTLINES THE TRAINING PURPOSE (TECHNIQUE PROFICIENCY, TECHNIQUE CAPACITY, SKILL PROFICIENCY, AND SKILL CAPACITY), SKILL WORKLOAD MEASUREMENTS (AVAILABLE INFORMATION, TASK DIFFICULTY, RATING OF PERCEIVED CHALLENGE, AND SKILL LOAD), AS WELL AS THE TRAINING CONDITIONS AND COACHING STYLE FOR THE TACKLE IN RUGBY UNION. USING THIS FRAMEWORK AND SKILL LOAD MEASUREMENTS, WE PROPOSE A PRESEASON TACKLE TRAINING PLAN. THIS TACKLE SKILL FRAMEWORK AND SKILL LOAD MEASUREMENTS SERVE AS POTENTIAL PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR TACKLE INJURY RISK WHILE IMPROVING PLAYERS' TACKLE PERFORMANCE. FOR A VIDEO ABSTRACT OF THIS ARTICLE, SEE SUPPLEMENTAL DIGITAL CONTENT 1 SEE VIDEO, HTTP://LINKS.LWW.COM/SCJ/A243.
Estimating the Parameters of Kumaraswamy Distribution Using Progressively Censored Data
Authors: EL-Sagheer Rashad M. 
Published: May 2018

AbstractIn this paper, the maximum likelihood, Bayes, and parametric bootstrap methods are used for estimating the unknown parameters, as well as some lifetime parameters reliability and hazard functions, based on progressively Type II right-censored samples from a two-parameter Kumaraswamy distribution. Approximate confidence intervals (ACIs) for the unknown parameters, as well as reliability and hazard functions, are constructed based on the s-normal approximation to the asymptotic distribution of maximum likelihood estimators (MLEs) and log-transformed MLEs. In addition, two bootstrap CIs are also proposed. The classical Bayes estimates cannot be obtained in explicit form, so we propose to apply the Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) technique to tackle this problem, which allows us to construct the credible interval of the involved parameters. Gibbs within the Metropolis–Hasting sampling procedure has been applied to generate MCMC samples from the posterior density function. Based on the generated samples, the Bayes estimates and highest posterior density credible intervals of the unknown parameters, as well as reliability and hazard functions, have been computed. The results of the Bayes method are obtained under both the balanced squared error (BSE) loss and balanced linear-exponential (BLINEX) loss. A real-life data set is analyzed to illustrate the proposed methods of estimation. Finally, a Monte Carlo simulation study is carried out to investigate the precision of the Bayes estimates with MLEs and two bootstrap estimates, also to compare the performance of different corresponding CIs considered.
An Experimental Study on the Effects of Adding Steel and Polypropylene Fibers to Concrete on Its Resistance after Different Temperatures
Authors: Pachideh Ghasem , Gholhaki Majid 
Published: May 2018

Abstract
The use of fibers in concrete improves strength, ductility, and durability of concrete. Concrete has fireproofing properties, but rebars are the most important concern of reinforced concrete structures in the event of a fire outbreak. Therefore, one of the recommendations to reduce these risks is the use of alternative materials like fibers. In this article, the effects of different temperatures on the mechanical properties of concretes with different cement contents containing steel and polypropylene fibers were studied. The specimens were placed under temperatures of 25°C, 100°C, 250°C, 500°C, and 700°C, and the results revealed that the effects of fire on concrete containing steel fibers are more damaging. Also, the compressive strength and modulus of rupture at 25°C and tensile strength at 250°C have the maximum values. Compressive and tensile strengths of concrete containing steel fibers were 40 % and 50 %, respectively, more than the concrete containing polypropylene fibers. However, their flexural strength was almost equal. By comparing the flexural strength of specimens with grade 400 and grade 700, it can be concluded that the specimens with grade 400 have more resistance by about 10 to 40 %.
Genome-Wide Analysis of Multidrug and Toxic Compound Extrusion (MATE) Family inGossypium raimondiiandGossypium arboreumand Its Expression Analysis Under Salt, Cadmium, and Drought Stress
Authors: Lu Pu , Magwanga Richard Odongo , Guo Xinlei , Kirungu Joy Nyangasi , Lu Hejun , Cai Xiaoyan , Zhou Zhongli , Wei Yangyang , Wang Xingxing , Zhang Zhenmei , Peng Renhai , Wang Kunbo , Liu Fang 
Published: May 2018

AbstractThe extrusion of toxins and substances at a cellular level is a vital life process in plants under abiotic stress. The multidrug and toxic compound extrusion (MATE) gene family plays a large role in the exportation of toxins and other substrates. We carried out a genome-wide analysis of MATE gene families in Gossypium raimondii and Gossypium arboreum and assessed their expression levels under salt, cadmium and drought stresses. We identified 70 and 68 MATE genes in G. raimondii and G. arboreum, respectively. The majority of the genes were predicted to be localized within the plasma membrane, with some distributed in other cell parts. Based on phylogenetic analysis, the genes were subdivided into three subfamilies, designated as M1, M2 and M3. Closely related members shared similar gene structures, and thus were highly conserved in nature and have mainly evolved through purifying selection. The genes were distributed in all chromosomes. Twenty-nine gene duplication events were detected, with segmental being the dominant type. GO annotation revealed a link to salt, drought and cadmium stresses. The genes exhibited differential expression, with GrMATE18, GrMATE34, GaMATE41 and GaMATE51 significantly upregulated under drought, salt and cadmium stress, and these could possibly be the candidate genes. Our results provide the first data on the genome-wide and functional characterization of MATE genes in diploid cotton, and are important for breeders of more stress-tolerant cotton genotypes.
Epidemiology and Risk Factors of Infection in Early Childhood
Authors: Vissing Nadja Hawwa , Chawes Bo Lund , Rasmussen Morten Arendt , Bisgaard Hans 
Published: May 2018

BACKGROUND:There is a large, unexplained variation in the frequency of childhood infections. We described incidence and risk factors of infections in early childhood.METHODS:Simple infections were captured during the first 3 years of life in the Copenhagen Prospective Studies on Asthma in Childhood 2000 birth cohort. Environmental exposures were analyzed by quasi-Poisson regression and sparse principal component analysis.RESULTS:The 334 children experienced a median of 14 (range 2–43) infectious episodes at ages 0 to 3 years. The overall rate of infections was associated with the number of children in the day care (adjusted incidence rate ratio [aIRR] 1.09 [1.2–1.16]) and the m2 per child in the day care (aIRR 0.96 [0.92–0.99]). Upper respiratory infections were also associated with the number of children in the day care (aIRR 1.11 [1.03–1.20]) and the m2 per child in the day care (aIRR 0.95 [0.91–0.99]), whereas lower respiratory infections were associated with caesarean section (aIRR 1.49 [1.12–1.99]), maternal smoking (aIRR 1.66 [1.18–2.33]), older siblings (aIRR 1.54 [1.19–2.01]), and the age at entry to day care (aIRR 0.77 [0.65–0.91]). The sparse principal component analysis revealed a risk factor profile driven by tobacco exposure, social circumstances, and domestic pets, but could only be used to explain 8.4% of the infection burden.CONCLUSIONS:Children experienced around 14 infections during the first 3 years of life, but incidences varied greatly. Environmental exposures only explained a small fraction of the variation, suggesting host factors as major determinants of infectious burden.
Escola de Tempo Integral em uma Perspectiva de Educação Integral: um novo olhar para o Ensino Aprendizagem
Authors: Ramos Adenilza Lopes , Lima Francisca Cunha 
Published: May 2018

Este artigo tem por objetivo, fazer uma abordagem de como se deu a implantação do Tempo Integral na Escola Estadual de Tempo Integral Professora Roxana Pereira Bonessi, fazendo uma respectiva história revelando que de acordo com a realidade do local onde a Escola está inserida, há uma grande mudança socioeducacional. Além de se tornar uma escola de resgate para algumas crianças que viviam e vivem em situação de vulnerabilidade.
Ucieczka od umiaru. Polityka w erze mediów masowych
Authors: Drelich Sławomir 
Published: May 2018

Zasadniczym celem tekstu jest wykazanie, że w dobie mediów masowych dochodzi do zmiany postrzegania i funkcjonowania zjawiska, jakim jest polityka. Jednym z przejawów tejże zmiany jest ucieczka od umiaru, czyli wyrugowanie cnoty umiaru z katalogu wartości kluczowych w działalności politycznej. Polityka zatraca swoje klasyczne znaczenie jako działanie, którego celem jest realizacja jakiegoś dobra wspólnego (publico bono). Z punktu widzenia problemu ucieczki od umiaru współczesna polityka jawi się jako: (1) polityka postrzegana jako rozrywka, (2) polityka postrzegana jako „spektakularna” kłótnia, (3) polityka postrzegana jako manipulacja masami.