bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Case-control study of risk factors for pasture-and endocrinopathy-associated laminitis in North American horses
Authors: Coleman Michelle C. , Belknap Jim K. , Eades Susan C. , Galantino-Homer Hannah L. , Hunt Robert J. , Geor Ray J. , McCue Molly E. , McIlwraith C. Wayne , Moore Rustin M. , Peroni John F. , Townsend Hugh G. , White Nathaniel A. , Cummings Kevin J. , Ivanek-Miojevic Renata , Cohen Noah D. 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
OBJECTIVE To investigate risk factors for the development of pasture- and endocrinopathy-associated laminitis (PEAL) in horses and ponies in North America.
DESIGN Case-control study.
ANIMALS 199 horses with incident cases of PEAL and 351 horses from 2 control populations (healthy horses [n = 198] and horses with lameness not caused by laminitis [153]) that were evaluated in North America between January 2012 and December 2015 by veterinarian members of the American Association of Equine Practitioners.
PROCEDURES North American members of the American Association of Equine Practitioners were contacted to participate in the study, and participating veterinarians provided historical data on incident cases of PEAL, each matched with a healthy control and a lameness control. Conditional logistic regression analysis was used to compare data on PEAL-affected horses with data on horses from each set of controls.
RESULTS Horses with an obese body condition (ie, body condition score ≥ 7), generalized or regional adiposity (alone or in combination), preexisting endocrinopathy, or recent (within 30 days) glucocorticoid administration had increased odds of developing PEAL, compared with horses that did not have these findings.
CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE The present study identified several risk factors for PEAL that may assist not only in managing and preventing this form of laminitis, but also in guiding future research into its pathogenesis.
Limitation of the therapeutic effort: When less is more
Authors: Baena Álvarez Catalina 
Published: July 2018

The development and proliferation of intensive care units (ICU) and the ability of technology to replace vital functions have added unmeasurable value to medical practice and have changed the way in which culture and science face disease and death. Following progress, new ethical dilemmas arrived: today it is not clear where to draw the line that separates good medical practice and the rational use of technology. Almost always, dignity and life had similar value and, as there were no resources, decisions were based ​​on the principle of dignity, but now resources give more options to sustain life, and in some cases dignity is not under discussion.Limitation of therapeutic effort (LTE) is to decide on the status and future of the patient to not apply treatments or therapeutic procedures that will provide little benefit about the suffering or agony the patient is experiencing 1. No starting or withdrawing a therapeutic measure to a patient (with or without capacity to decide), is a decision that challenges the health team in front of multiple scenarios and outcomes where both ethical principles of the effectiveness and the efficacy of each medical action prevail. In these situations, there are two poorly understood terms that can affect the decision: "Limitation" and "obstinacy". In any case they not correspond to a literal interpretation of each word. More than limiting, the therapeutic effort (such as energy) must be transformed in an effort to prolong life, to generate an outcome with the least possible suffering. Similarly, referring to "obstinacy" describes a therapeutic effort as a situation that does not fit into the basic principles of the medical profession 2, even though the intention of that act is surely far from intending to infringe them.
WITNESSES TESTIMONY WHO HAVE NO COMPETENCE IN THE CORRUPTION CRIME
Authors: Nawawi Fikri 
Published: July 2018

Calculation of state losses can only be done by a witnesses. Witnesses here are not only witnesses in the field of financial audit but also engineers who will calculate the feasibility of construction of a building in case of corruption was related to the construction field. Witnesses who has the competence docalculating the quantity of a building and the price of a building is a person who has a construction management certification. Description of the Construction Witnesses who have no competence in the matter of corruption, the statement becomes invalid.
Kemampuan Penalaran Matematis Melalui Pembelajaran Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) Pada Siswa SMP
Authors: Nurfadhilah Nurfadhilah , MZ Zubaidah Amir 
Published: July 2018

The purpose of this research is to know the difference of mathematical reasoning ability between students using Contextual Teaching and Learning model (CTL) with students using direct learning model. Research type is experiment with quasi experiment research method and research design used is Posttest-Only Control Group Design. The sample technique used is purposive sampling. To see the results of the study, the data normality test, and homogeneity test using standard deviation and the mean of the sample class, then t-test to determine the difference between two classes. Based on the results of data analysis, it can be concluded that: There are differences in students' mathematical reasoning ability to learn using Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) learning model with students who learn to use direct learning with an average experimental class of 93,75 higher than the control class of 81,90.
O permanente estado de exceção e a Lei Alemã sobre Segurança Aérea – LuftSiG
Authors: Chaves Christian Frau Obrador 
Published: July 2018

Em 15 de fevereiro de 2006, der Bundesverfassungsgericht instado a se pronunciar acerca da denominada Lei sobre Segurança Aérea – Luftsicherheitsgesetz, ou LuftSiG – diploma normativo promulgado em janeiro de 2005 com a finalidade de regular o abate de aeronaves civis que, controladas por seqüestradores, pudessem vir a ser utilizadas como arma, reproduzindo o modus operandi dos terroristas que derrubaram as torres do World Trade Center, no inesquecível 11 de setembro de 2001 nova-iorquino. A segurança da nação, mais uma vez, foi utilizada como mote para negar aplicação a direitos fundamentais, em especial, o direito à vida e à dignidade da pessoa humana (cláusula geral dos direitos da personalidade). De acordo com a LuftSiG, os interesses de eventuais inocentes ocupantes da aeronave sequestrada foram relegados, em nome da segurança nacional, a um segundo plano. Os ocupantes das aeronaves passíveis de abate, afirmou o Tribunal não poderem ser transformados em objetos de direito, não só no confronto com criminosos como também perante o Estado, que se veria legalmente autorizado a considerá-los como seres inanimados e desprovidos de direitos, como sujeitos. Consoante a disposição do artigo 14, III, da LuftSiG, o Estado estaria autorizado a dispor, unilateralmente, da vida dos passageiros seqüestrados, sem que a estes fosse oferecida qualquer oportunidade de resistência. Tendo por esteio a proteção à dignidade humana, valor plasmado no artigo 1º da Lei Fundamental, entendeu-se possível afastar argumentos que, em defesa da validade da Lei sobre Segurança Aérea, procuravam fazer crer, por exemplo, que o embarque em uma aeronave traria consigo o consentimento implícito com o sacrifício da própria vida na eventualidade do seqüestro e uso do avião como arma. Reafirmando o papel garantidor do Estado, defendeu o Bundesverfassungsgericht o dever que àquele assiste de proteger igualmente a vida de todas as pessoas, merecendo, este valor fundamental, o mesmo grau de proteção, independentemente de sua duração. Nada autoriza o Estado a agir como os criminosos que pretende combater; a tarefa de defender os direitos mais essenciais da sociedade não pode ser afastada, nem mesmo diante da necessidade de combater o terrorismo.
O direito fundamental à informação no brasil a partir da perspectiva da verdade, memória e justiça
Authors: Custódio André Viana , Dias Felipe Da Veiga 
Published: July 2018

O presente artigo dispõe-se ao estudo do direito fundamental à informação, no tocante a seara da justiça transicional, tendo como foco a construção de políticas públicas voltadas a crianças e adolescentes, buscando efetivar a construção de uma memória coletiva de paz, alicerçada pelos direitos humanos e fundamentais. A fim de alcançar os objetivos propostos o trabalho será desenvolvido em três partes: primeiramente, impõe-se traçar alguns aspectos fundamentais acerca da composição justiça de transição, memória e verdade, que, afinal, pautarão toda a abordagem, ancorada na perspectiva dos direitos humanos; num segundo momento, o estudo aprofunda o viés dos direitos humanos e sua necessária relação com o direito à informação, indispensável à democracia; por fim, a pesquisa assume um caráter notadamente propositivo, ao apontar a necessidade de políticas públicas de efetivação da informação como reclame à formação de uma cultura de paz e de uma memória coletiva entre crianças e adolescentes, visando legar esses ideais, também, às futuras gerações. Não obstante, assevera-se que diante do panorama estabelecido as proposições sugeridas, tais como materiais para escolas ou espaços de memória, são apenas demonstrativos da necessidade e possibilidade de concretização dos direitos humanos e fundamentais sob a óptica da justiça de transição.
Direitos sociais e discriminação de gênero
Authors: Gomes Eduardo Biacchi , Moro Fernanda 
Published: July 2018

O Direito Internacional dos Direitos Humanos surgiu após a 2ª Guerra Mundial. Durante este período tais direitos foram suprimidos em decorrência de todas as atrocidades cometidas durante o Holocausto. Vários instrumentos normativos de proteção à dignidade da pessoa humana – tanto do sistema geral quanto especial – foram criados pela ordem internacional, dentre eles as Convenções nº 100 e 111 da Organização Internacional do Trabalho, que, após inúmeras discussões sobre o princípio da igualdade, regulamentaram a necessidade de os Estados signatários adotarem medidas eficazes tendentes a abolir tanto a desigualdade de remuneração entre a mão de obra masculina e feminina quanto qualquer discriminação em razão da raça, credo ou sexo. Inobstante o Brasil ser signatário de tais tratados internacionais de Direitos Humanos, verifica-se que, em decorrência da cultura jurídica brasileira em relação ao Direito Internacional, as medidas tomadas para atender os pressupostos de tais instrumentos normativos foram mínimas dentro do direito interno.
Characterizing Ultrasonic Micro-Molding Process of Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
Authors: Dorf T. , Ferrer I. , Ciurana J. 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
Ultrasonic micro-molding technology can dispense, melt and inject as small an amount of polymer as is required for one cycle, an advantage which makes the process highly desirable for low-volume and customized production of micro parts made from sensitive and very expensive polymers, especially in the medical sector. In this study, the feasibility of processing the polyetheretherketone (PEEK) polymer was investigated. The experiments conducted determined the parameters of a process that would allow parts with specific mechanical properties to be produced and verified as not degraded. The development of the process used three amplitude values as well as varying plunger velocity and vibration times. The three amplitude values and four speed values were tested to determine appropriate parameters for the ultrasonic process. Completely filled samples without any visual signs of degradation were analysed using FTIR-ATR, crystallinity percentage and tensile strength tests. Results show that the amplitude parameter is an important factor in the ultrasonic process and the higher its value is, the better the mechanical properties of complete parts are. Moreover, the tensile strength value of the specimens fabricated by ultrasonic micro-molding is comparable to that of conventional injection molding technology.
Electrospun Nanofiber-Based Cardo Poly(aryl ether sulfone) Containing Zwitterionic Side Groups as Novel Proton Exchange Membranes
Authors: Wang L.-M. , Guan G.-Y. , Chen Z.-W. 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
The sulfonated cardo poly(aryl ether sulfone) with zwitterionic side groups (PES-DS-70) was electrospun to bead-free nanofibers. The PES-DS-70 nanoporous mat was successfully filled with Nafion solution. Scanning electron microscopy observed that the PES-DS-70/Nafion composite membrane has bilayer morphology and good interfacial compatibility. Compared with the neat PES-DS-70, the PES-DS-70/Nafion bilayer membranes showed improved swelling resistance and proton conductivity. Moreover, methanol crossover of the composite film was suppressed due to incorporation of the PES-DS-70 nanofibers. The tensile strength and Young's modulus for the PES-DS-70/Nafion composite membranes were higher than Nafion117. Therefore, the composite membrane with superior combined properties has potential applications for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells.
Morphology and Properties of Unvulcanized and Dynamically Vulcanized PVC/NBR Blend Reinforced by Graphene Nanoplatelets
Authors: Asgarzadeh Z. , Naderi G. 
Published: July 2018

AbstractThermoplastic elastomer (TPE) and thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) polyvinylchloride/acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (PVC/NBR) (70/30) blends containing 0, 0.5, 1, 1.5 and 2 phr graphene nanoplatelets (GnP) were prepared by melt mixing. The morphology and properties of resulting samples were investigated. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microcopy (TEM) techniques were employed for morphology studies. The progressive incorporation of GnP into PVC/NBR blends led to a gradual decrease in the size of NBR domains. TEM revealed fine distribution of GnP nanoplatelets in the blends. DMTA results showed a monotonic increase in storage modulus along with a steady decrease in damping factor with the GnP content in TPE and TPV nanocomposites. Mechanical properties revealed enhanced elastic modulus and ultimate strength at the cost of a fall in the elongation at break for TPE and TPV nanocomposites as a function of GnP loading. The swelling index of the samples declined with GnP content up to 1 phr after which the swelling index was not considerably affected by GnP up to 2 phr. A substantial increase in the electrical conductivity of the resulting nanocomposites was observed at GnP loadings higher than 1 phr. TPV samples demonstrated higher stiffness and strength along with lower extensibility, swelling indexes and electrical conductivity than their TPE counterparts.
Investigation of Thermal and Dielectric Properties of Epoxy Based Hybrid Composites for Microelectronics Applications
Authors: Agrawal A. , Satapathy A. 
Published: July 2018

AbstractThis study aims at exploring composite materials based on polymer matrix for microelectronics application. Materials used for such applications need to have added multifunctional properties. Up to now, a sole polymer or single filler-filled polymer composites is tough to satisfy the demand for more multifunctional properties, particularly to acquire high effective thermal conductivity and low-dielectric constant simultaneously. In this study, hybrid filler systems i.e. aluminum nitride of average particle size 60 to 70 micron and solid glass microspheres of 90 to 100 micron were incorporated into epoxy matrix in an attempt to reach a composite with such desired properties. By varying the volume fraction of fillers (5 to 25 % for aluminum nitride and 5 to 10 % for solid glass microspheres), a new kind of epoxy-matrix composite is fabricated on a laboratory scale by simple hand lay-up technique keeping in mind the fact that the future electronic packaging materials would possess high heat dissipation capability, high glass transition temperature, low coefficient of thermal expansion and low dielectric constant for appropriate functioning of the electronic substrate. In addition, the measured thermal conductivity is compared with calculated values obtained from the proposed mathematical model and found that they are in better agreement with the values obtained from the proposed correlation.
Electrical, Morphological and Thermal Properties of Microinjection Molded Polypropylene/Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Nanocomposites
Authors: Zhou S.-T. , Hrymak A. N. , Kamal M. R. 
Published: July 2018

AbstractA series of polypropylene/multi-walled carbon nanotubes (PP/CNT) nanocomposites were prepared by masterbatch dilution, then followed by microinjection molding under a defined set of processing conditions. A micropart (μ-part) which has a three-step decrease in thickness along the flow direction was fabricated to study the effect of abrupt geometrical changes in mold cavities on the distribution of CNT in PP. To facilitate characterization, the μ-parts were divided into three sections based on thickness. The distribution of CNT within each section of subsequent μ-parts was evaluated by morphological observations and electrical resistivity measurements. In addition, the thermal properties of pure PP and PP/CNT nanocomposites as well as each section of subsequent μ-parts, were assessed by differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetric analysis.
Relaxation Behavior of Core-Shell Particles in PP/PMMA/PS Ternary Blends: The Effects of Composition, Viscosity Ratio and Temperature
Authors: Berahman R. , Razavi Aghjeh M. K. , Mehrabi Mazidi M. 
Published: July 2018

AbstractThe relaxation behavior of PMMA-PS core-shell particles in PP matrix was studied. The effects of composition and viscosity ratio of core and shell forming components on relaxation processes of PP/(PMMA+PS) 80/20 ternary blends were evaluated at three different temperatures (200, 225 and 250°C) and discussed. For the ternary blends containing low-viscosity PMMA (PP/L-PMMA/PS), the shape relaxation time, λ, sharply reduced at first with PS content and then increased after passing through a minimum with further increase in the PS content. The corresponding relaxation strength, λ.H(λ), increased suddenly at first and then monotonically decreased upon further incorporation of PS. The changes of λ and λ.H(λ) with PS content were attributed to a change in the interfacial energy (shell formation) and average viscosity of the dispersed composite droplets upon progressive addition of PS into PP/L-PMMA blend so that the minimum λ corresponding to the maximum λ.H(λ) was observed at shell completion composition with finest core-shell- particles (12 wt% of PS phase). The core-shell particles of all the ternary blends containing L-PMMA exhibited a shape relaxation at 200°C, while at the same temperature for the blends containing high-viscosity PMMA (H-PMMA) no shape relaxation peak was detected when the PS shell content was lower than 62 wt%. This was attributed to restriction effect of non-deformable H-PMMA core droplets, which led to no droplet relaxation. At higher PS contents, appearance of the shape relaxation peak was related to the relaxation of PS shell, suggesting that there is a critical shell thickness above which the relaxation behavior of core-shell droplets is dominated by the low-viscous PS shell. Increase in temperature from 200 to 250°C reduced the PS shell content corresponding to onset of deformation and accelerated the relaxation of composite droplets.
Peran Stress Kerja Pada Hubungan Persepsi Konflik Keluarga – Pekerjaan dengan Kepuasan Kerja
Authors: Warmadewi I Gusti Ayu Ari , Piartrini Putu Saroyini 
Published: July 2018

Penelitian ini mengungkapkan peran stress kerja pada hubungan Persepsi Konflik antara pekerjaan dengan Keluarga yang dialami oleh karyawan CV Bali Aquarium yang pada satu sisi menghadapi tuntutan kerja yang melebihi jam kerja normal, kondisi kerja yang berisiko terhadap keselamatan jiwa karena harus menyelam di laut untuk menanam terumbu karang dan di sisi yang lain memiliki kewajiban sosial sebagai warga masyarakat dan anggota keluarga. Dari perspektif Job demand – control Model penelitian ini mengukur stres kerja yang dialami karyawan, dalam hubungan antara konflik yang dialami antara pekerjaan dan keluarga dengan kepuasan kerja yang dibahas dari perspektif Two Factors Theory. Data dikumpulkan dari karyawan perusahaan yang berjumlah 39 orang untuk pengujian hipotesis. Temuan penelitian mengungkapkan bahwa persepsi konflik pekerjaan – keluarga berkorelasi dengan stres kerja dan kepuasan kerja. Stres kerja menjadi mediator hubungan antara persepsi konflik pekerjaan dengan keluarga dengan kepuasan kerja. Implikasi temuan penelitian merekomendasikan bahwa manajemen perlu mengendalikan stres dengan mengurangi beban kerja karyawan yang padat dan memberikan waktu istirahat yang cukup dan memberikan waktu untuk melaksanakan aktivitas lain. Kondisi ini mengakibatkan pekerrjaan tidak menarik bagi karyawan dan karyawan merasa tidak diakui pencapaian yang dimiliki.
Keywords: Stres kerja, konnflik pekerjaan-keluarga, kepuasan kerja
Pemicu Kinerja Karyawan Perbankan Melalui Penguatan Knowledge Management Dan Budaya Kerja
Authors: Sukarno Gendut , Kustini Kustini 
Published: July 2018

Penerapan knowledge managemenet di berbagai perusahan sepertinya sudah menjadi suatu kebutuhan mendasar pada era globalisasi saat ini. Kemampuan organisasi untuk mengelola knowledge yang ada merupakan kekuatan yang diperlukan untuk dapat tetap bertahan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengkaji konsep knowledge managemenet dan budaya kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan perbankan. Diharapkan kajian ini dapat bermanfaat bagi pengambil kebijakan terkait dengan bidang human resource didunia perbankan. Pupulasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh karyawan PT. Bank BJ di Surabaya, adapaun sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah karyawan PT. Bank BJ sebanyak 47 responden sebagai sampel. Teknik analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan Partial Least Square (PLS). Berdasarkan hasil pengujian menemukan hasil bahwa, knowledge management mampu memberikan kontribusi yang sangat berarti terhadap kinerja karyawan PT. Bank BJ, sedangkan budaya kerja belum mampu memberikan kontribusi yang sangat berarti terhadap kinerja karyawan PT. Bank BJ.
Keywords: knowledge managemenet, budaya kerja