bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Is shear wave elastography relevant in the diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome?
Authors: Ertekin Ersen , Turan Ozgür Deniz , Tuncyurek Ozum 
Published: March 2019

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the contribution of Shear Wave Elastography (SWE) to the diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).Material and methods: Thirty-seven patients with PCOS diagnosis criteria were included in the study. Sixteen volunteer patients without hormonal disturbances and with normal menstrual cycles were evaluated as the control group. Gray scale ultrasonography (US) and SWE measurements in both ovaries were performed by a single radiologist who was blinded to the clinical and laboratory results.Results: The SWE measurements in PCOS group were 8.4±2.0 kPafor the right ovary and 9.4±3.9 kPa for the left ovary and in the control group 7.8±4.1 for the right ovary and 8.6±2.5 kPa for the left ovary. There was no statistically significant difference between the PCOS and the control group according to the SWE results (for right ovary p=0.356, for left ovary p=0.258, and total ovary p=0.293).Conclusions: The ovarian morphology isstill the most reliable imaging finding in the diagnosis of PCOS, although it is controversial especially among adolescents. Although the diagnostic efficacy of SWE is demonstrated in a variety of soft tissue lesions, we did not find any significant contribution of SWE to the diagnosis PCOS. Therefore, the promising value of elastography is yet to be defined for the diagnosis of PCOS.
Measuring the Impact of Corrective Exercises on Ankle Function in Collegiate Female Soccer Players
Authors: Gutierrez Anna C. , Lininger Monica R. 
Published: March 2019

Injuries to the ankle joint in soccer athletes are extremely common. Twenty-two female collegiate soccer athletes performed ankle corrective exercises for 3 months to attempt to establish and maintain optimal ankle joint function. The corrective exercises were devised to improve ankle range of motion (ROM) and Star-Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) scores. Statistically significant improvements were seen in ankle ROM and in the SEBT for the posteromedial, posterolateral, and composite reach portions of the test; the anterior reach direction failed to show significant changes. These results have clinical implications which suggest that corrective exercises may promote optimal ankle joint function and potentially reduce the risk of injury to the ankle.
Effects of Real-Time Video Feedback on Plantar Pressure Measures in Individuals With Chronic Ankle Instability During Walking
Authors: Ifarraguerri Anna M. , Torp Danielle M. , Thomas Abbey C. , Donovan Luke 
Published: March 2019

Individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI) have been shown to have increased lateral plantar pressure during walking which is thought to contribute to symptoms associated with CAI. The objective of this study was to determine whether real-time video feedback can reduce lateral plantar pressure in individuals with CAI. Twenty-six participants with CAI completed 30 s of treadmill walking while plantar pressure was measured using an in-shoe plantar pressure system (baseline). Next, participants completed an additional 30 s of treadmill walking while receiving video feedback (VID FB). During the VID FB condition, participants had a significant decrease in medial forefoot peak pressure and medial midfoot pressure-time integral; however, both changes were associated with small effect sizes. Real-time video feedback did not reduce lateral plantar pressure in individuals with CAI; therefore, other gait retraining strategies should be considered when treating patients with CAI.
Recent records of the Banded Racer Argyrogena fasciolata (Shaw, 1802) (Reptilia: Squamata: Colubridae) from southern Coromandel Coast, peninsular India
Authors: Sagadevan Janani , Ganesh Sumaithangi Rajagopalan , Anandan Nitesh , Rajasingh Raveen 
Published: March 2019

We report the Banded Racer Argyrogena fasciolata from the Coromandel Coast in peninsular India, where its occurrence remained doubtful. This is based on four specimens—two live, uncollected ones from Tambaram and Auroville, respectively, and two preserved specimens from Tuticorin. The sighting points span a distance of 500 airline km north-south across the eastern coastal plains. Both juvenile and adults were included in these records, which underscores that breeding populations exist in the regions dealt with. Our records highlight the need for faunal surveys even in reportedly depauperate or well-studied ecoregions, an element that points out a hidden diversity including species that are not ecologically cryptic.
A review of the article “A new genus and two new species of Lepidoptera Satyridae, Sphingidae from Yunnan China” by D.-Z. Dong et al. (2018)
Authors: BOZANO GIAN CRISTOFORO , LANG SONG-YUN , LAMAS GERARDO 
Published: March 2019

A taxonomic paper describing supposedly new Lepidoptera taxa was recently published (Dong et al. 2018) in a fully electronic and purely online journal, with ISSN-Online: 2313-7177, available from http://www.ghrnet.org/index.php/jbmbr. They described a new genus and a new species of Lepidoptera Satyrinae (Nymphalidae) and a new species of Lepidoptera Sphingidae, both from Yunnan province, China.
Long‐term observation of hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence after liver transplantation at a European transplantation centre
Authors: Foerster Friedrich , Hoppe-Lotichius Maria , Vollmar Johanna , Marquardt Jens U , Weinmann Arndt , Wörns Marcus-Alexander , Otto Gerd , Zimmermann Tim , Galle Peter R 
Published: March 2019

BackgroundThe recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the strongest survival‐limiting factor after liver transplantation (LT) in patients with HCC. In the face of donor organ shortage, it is necessary to identify factors associated with HCC recurrence in order to maximize the utility of the available grafts.ObjectiveTo study the phenomenon of HCC recurrence after LT at a European transplantation centre over the past 20 years.MethodsData from 304 HCC patients who underwent LT were prospectively recorded. Clinical and pathological factors were assessed for their association with recurrence.ResultsFifty‐one patients (16.8%) had HCC recurrence after LT. Patients exceeding the Milan criteria developed HCC recurrence more frequently. The time point of recurrence did not affect survival after recurrence. Furthermore, there was no difference in survival between patients with intra‐ and extrahepatic recurrence. However, patients with recurrence due to needle tract seeding had a significantly better outcome than patients with other sites of recurrence.ConclusionOur data support a restrictive use of patient selection criteria to help identify patients who have an increased risk of HCC recurrence after LT, and highlight the need to improve patient selection before LT in order to minimize the rate of HCC recurrence.
Family and demographic factors relatedto alexithymia in Polish students
Authors: Janiec Michalina , Toś Mateusz , Bratek Agnieszka , Rybak Ewelina , Drzyzga Karolina , Kucia Krzysztof 
Published: March 2019

Aim of the studyAlexithymia is a personal trait in which the individual is unable to identify and describe their emotions. The main features of alexithymia: an inability to recognize and identity feelings, use of language to describe the feelings and the inability to distinguish between emotions and bodily symptoms.

The aim of the present study was to examine the rates of alexithymia among Polish students in the relationships to specific faculties of studies, sociodemographic variables and the impact of family problems.Subject or material and methodsThe study group consisted of 1125 participants form 27 Polish universities, 869 women and 256 men, aged from 18 to 40. All participants completed the authors’ sociodemographic questionnaire and the Toronto Alexithymia Scale – 26.ResultsAmong the surveyed students, more than a half of them (56%, n=635) were characterized by a high level of alexithymia. It was correlated positively with alcohol abuse in the family of origin (p=.02) and domestic violence experienced by respondents (p=.03). There were no significant correlations between alexithymia, gender and faculties of study (p>.05).DiscussionGender and faculties of study do not have an influence on the prevalence of alexithymia. The results indicate that family problems and alexithymia are positively correlated.ConclusionsFrom the research that has been carried out, it is possible to conclude that alexithymia is widespread among Polish students.
RESENHA CRÍTICA: EDUCAÇÃO INTERCULTURAL E FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES
Authors: De Araújo Renan Soares 
Published: March 2019

Neste livro se encontram subsídios para se discutir as diferenças culturais, étnicas, geracionais, de gênero, bem como as diferenças físicas e mentais, no âmbito da prática pedagógica e da formação de educadores. As dificuldades e possibilidades emergentes nas relações de saber e de poder nos processosde formação de educadores são discutidas, em vários artigos, sob a perspectiva crítica, inclusivae democrática. De modo particular, quatro artigos focalizamexperiências de formação de educadores realizadas pelo Núcleo “Mover” (UFSC/CNPq). Tanto as análises teóricas, quanto as de experiências de formação de educadores, propõema perspectiva intercultural crítica de desconstrução da matriz colonial,em buscade caminhos para a construção da cidadania, fundada no respeito, reciprocidade e convivência democrática entre todas as pessoase grupos socioculturais.
Development Problems of Social Entrepreneurship in Kazakhstan
Authors: BAUER Maira Sh. , MUSSINA Raushan S. , BENCHEVA Nelly A. , OVCHINNIKOVA Tatyana V. , AMERKHANOVA Indira K. 
Published: March 2019

Currently, the development dynamics of the market and socio-economic relations require creating hybrid forms of organizations, able to fill the market niches and to intervene when the state cannot fulfill its obligations. In this sense, social entrepreneurship is a popular term that encompasses a wide range of structures and organizations, running the business in order to achieve certain social impact. It should be understood that social entrepreneurship is not a project, but business, business of dual nature: entrepreneurship with strong social impact.
The stages of development of the theoretical approaches to social entrepreneurship are presented in this article. Some issues of the formation of social entrepreneurship in Kazakhstan are considered. The main obstacles to the development of social entrepreneurship in Kazakhstan are the disparity of information on social entrepreneurship, the lack of consulting services, criteria and support mechanisms, public information on state tenders and contact details. Meanwhile, the development of social entrepreneurship in Kazakhstan is becoming an important activity for all stakeholders - the entrepreneurs, the state, and the society. Social entrepreneurs can become reliable partners of the state in solving the social problems in the country. They will be able to solve the social problems of the population in a qualitative way, simultaneously saving the budget funds allocated for the social sphere.
The Analysis of Customs Services Practice in the Conditions of the Eurasian Economic Union: Problems and Directions of Improvement
Authors: GUPANOVA Yuliya Evgenievna , NEMIROVA Gulzida Iksanovna , SUGLOBOV Alexander Evgenievich 
Published: March 2019

One of the most important directions of customs authorities development at the present time is improvement of the customs services sphere that will allow to influence on trade expenses decreasing for business, ensuring economic security, increasing of the country attractiveness in the investment side. The matters gain the special importance in the conditions of integration development within the Eurasian Economic Union as they demand coordination of legislative, methodological, methodical and a number of practical aspects of providing customs services in the united customs territory.
The purpose of article is researching of customs services providing practice in conditions of the Eurasian Economic Union existence, identification of problems in this sphere and searching ways of their decision.
Methods of the comparative, retrospective and system analysis, analogy, generalization and grouping were applied during article creating that has allowed to reveal key discrepancies in customs services providing in the countries of EEU and to designate the possible directions of their improvement.
The results received in article cover the specified conceptual framework in the explored sphere, the designated methodological approaches to improvement of customs procedures. These approaches take into account interests of the main consumers of customs services – participants of foreign economic activity.
Developing Internet Banking within the Context of Building A Bank’s Competitive Advantage
Authors: KHAMITKHAN Nazgul , BAKHYT Eric , KARSHALOVA Alma 
Published: March 2019

This paper examines existing theoretical approaches to determining the essence of the concept of Internet banking as a banking service. The authors have conducted an analysis of the concept of Internet banking through the lens of its major characteristics in accordance with various approaches.
The paper summarizes the scholarly/theoretical foundations of the effect of Internet banking on banks’ competitiveness; identifies some of the key trends in the development and areas for the implementation of the system of serving Internet banking clients; determines the methodological characteristics of reflecting the effect of Internet banking on banks’ competitiveness in putting together bank rankings; identifies some of the latest global trends in the market for Internet banking which are opening up new vistas of opportunity for its further development.
Major Development Mechanisms for the Infrastructure of the Transport and Logistics Complex in Kazakhstan
Authors: SAKTAGANOVA Gulmira Sovetovna , LEGOSTAEVA Lyubov Valentinovna , KARIPOVA Ainur Tursynbaevna 
Published: March 2019

The transport and logistics complex of Kazakhstan, international transport corridors and bridges provide a linkage in the formation of the Eurasian transcontinental bridge and ensuring the sustainable development of Kazakhstan. A modern transport and logistics system provides a highly efficient transport network within the country, an increase in cargo traffic in the territory of Kazakhstan, coordination of all modes of transport, development of the local transport infrastructure in the regions and integration of Kazakhstan transport infrastructure into the global transport system.
Currently, the logistics sector has accumulated a set of problems. This problem concerns the technical and technological modernization of the transport system, which implies the reequipment of transport fleet and, accordingly, the technical and technological improvement of transport infrastructure. Kazakhstan adopts the experience of foreign countries, which use innovative transport technologies. Innovative technologies allow reducing transport costs and expanding regional cooperation. Kazakhstan has implemented an effective satellite tracking and monitoring system of transport and the latest information technologies. Kazakhstan cooperates with China in the field of transport and logistics, and develops transport and transit infrastructure, which makes it possible to service cargo flows with Europe.
According to the Government Program of Development and Integration of Transport System Infrastructure until 2020, Kazakhstan attaches great importance to the development and renewal of rail, road, air, and water transport. Therefore, we propose to implement a set of measures aimed at developing the infrastructure of the transport and logistics complex in Kazakhstan. It is necessary to reequip the transport fleet, improve the technical and technological characteristics of transport infrastructure, develop multimodal transport technologies and improve roadside service. Based on public-private partnership, it is necessary to form a fund that would support the development of the national transport and logistics complex, the growth of transit traffic and the growth of tourism in the country. We propose to develop transit transport, logistics enterprises, logistics centers, warehouses, to implement national standards for logistics services. The United Transport and Logistics Company of Kazakhstan is required to establish a unified platform for transport and logistics services both in Kazakhstan and abroad. Such a company will provide data on transport routes, which will allow a client to choose the fastest route, improve the service of logistic services and shorten the delivery time, cost, safety and stability of cargo.
Evaluation of dietary magnesium intake and Its association with depression, anxiety and eating behaviors?
Authors: Haznedar Nagihan Kırcalı , Bilgiç Pelin 
Published: March 2019

Research problem/Aim: Magnesium is an essential mineral for the organism. Magnesium which is necessary for the ability of more than three hundred enzymes to function found to be associated with many diseases. The aim of this study was to determine the intake of dietary Magnesium in university students and to define its relationship with depressive symptoms, anxiety and eating behaviors. Method: This study included 386 university students who were not diagnosed with any psychiatric disorder and were not using magnesium-containing nutritional supplements. A questionnaire of 6 sections including the general characteristics of participants like age, smoking, income status, Beck Depression Scale, Beck Anxiety Scale, 24-hour retrospective food consumption form, physical activity record form and Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire were applied face to face and anthropometric measurements were obtained. Statistical analyzes were performed using SPSS IBM© version 23. Findings: The average magnesium intake of participants in inadequate Mg intake group was 175,5±47,6 mg/day, and 353,4±107,23 mg/day in adequate Mg group. Dietary Mg intake was evaluated according to Turkey Food and Nutrition Guide. It was determined that Mg intake of inadequate Mg group were met only 48,2±12,09% of the requirement. The factors such as smoking, BMI and fiber intake were found different into groups (p <0.05). It was concluded that inadequate Mg intake was not a risk factor for depression (OR: 1.035, 95% CI: 0,543-1,975, p = 0.916). Anxiety, restricting eating and emotional behaviors had no relationship with dietary Mg intake (p>0.05), but external eating behavior scores was found to be related with Mg intake (r=0,110; p<0,05). Conclusions: According to this research, there is no relationship between adequate Mg intake and depression, anxiety and eating behaviors but further research is needed. [Abstract Text must be 12pt, Garamond, adjusted, single line space, at least 150 words. Proper translate from local language on the right column. If the study is a field research, all parts (see header-C below) of work must be mentioned here in abstract section.
The seaweed resources of Malaysia
Authors: Phang Siew-Moi , Yeong Hui-Yin , Lim Phaik-Eem 
Published: March 2019

Abstract
The extensive coastline and numerous islands of Malaysia provide various habitats suitable for the growth of a diversity of the marine macroalgae (seaweeds). Since the last checklist of the Malaysian seaweeds was published in 2006, there has been an increase of 17 families, 32 genera, and 75 species. Seven new species were described. The present tally stands at 459 taxa in 72 families; with 35 species in 12 families of Cyanophyta; 113 species in 16 families of Chlorophyta; 95 species in 8 families of Ochrophyta; and 216 species in 36 families of Rhodophyta. Only three species, Kappaphycus alvarezii, Eucheuma denticulatum and Gracilaria manilaensis, are being cultivated commercially. A small seaweed industry centered in Sabah, produces semi-refined carrageenan, which is mainly exported. Some of the biomass is brought over to Peninsular Malaysia, where seaweed products like desserts, health drinks, soaps and air-fresheners, are manufactured and sold. In 2016, Malaysia produced 205,989 tonnes wet weight seaweeds valued at US$24.83 million. The seaweed industry, can be enhanced by increasing the number of farms and farmers, strengthening local seaweed cooperatives and including them in decision-making, as well as by technological advances in the form of new and improved strains, more efficient seed supply and products.
Identification and evaluation of land use vulnerability in a coal mining area under the coupled human-environment
Authors: Wang Lei , Jia Yunna , Yao Yunlong , Xu Dawei 
Published: March 2019

Abstract
Based on the coupled human–environment, and taking the Hegang coal mining area (Heilongjiang Province, China) as a research area, combined with RS and GIS technologies, from the perspectives of environmental exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity, the analytic hierarchy process and expert consultation methods were used to establish the evaluation index system and weight. Then the mathematical model of vulnerability assessment was constructed, and the spatial analysis method was used to dynamically identify and evaluate the vulnerability of land use in the study areas in 1994, 2006, 2010, and 2014. The results show that: 1) the vulnerability of land use shows an increasing trend from 1994-2014, and most of the landscape types show a strong dominant vulnerability; 2) the adaptive capacity of land use gradually became unstable under the influence of human–land coupling, and the land-use environment showed the trend of transformation from potential vulnerability to extreme vulnerability under the dual action of sensitivity and exposure; 3) from the type of land use, the vulnerability of coal mine land and unutilized land was relatively prominent. The two landscape types were mostly distributed in severe or extremely vulnerable areas over the past 20 years, indicating a greater degree of interference. The results provide the decision-making basis for the scientific planning and management of the land, and provide guidance for ecological restoration and environmental protection.
The multifaceted roles of tumor-associated proteases and harnessing their activity for prodrug activation
Authors: Vasiljeva Olga , Hostetter Daniel R. , Moore Stephen J. , Winter Michael B. 
Published: March 2019

Abstract
The role of proteases in cancer was originally thought to be limited to the breakdown of basement membranes and extracellular matrix (ECM), thereby promoting cancer cell invasion into surrounding normal tissues. It is now well understood that proteases play a much more complicated role in all stages of cancer progression and that not only tumor cells, but also stromal cells are an important source of proteases in the tumor microenvironment. Among all the proteolytic enzymes potentially associated with cancer, some proteases have taken on heightened importance due to their significant up-regulation and ability to participate at multiple stages of cancer progression and metastasis. In this review, we discuss some of the advances in understanding of the roles of several key proteases from different classes in the development and progression of cancer and the potential to leverage their upregulated activity for the development of novel targeted treatment strategies.