bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Neuroanatomical aspects of cognitive-behavioural therapy response in obsessive-compulsive disorder
Authors: Schwartz Jeffrey M. 
Published: August 2018

BackgroundRecent research has demonstrated that cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can systematically modify cerebral metabolic activity in a manner which is significantly related to clinical outcome.MethodA substantial body of research is reviewed which supports an involvement of neural circuitry connecting the orbitofrontal cortex, cingulate gyrus and basal ganglia in the expression of the symptoms of OCD.ResultsData are presented which expand upon previous work demonstrating effects of CBTon functional interactions between limbic cortex and the basal ganglia.ConclusionsThe relevance of these effects of CBTon brain function is discussed in the context of recent advances in our knowledge of cortical–basal ganglia physiology. The clinical importance of these data is best appreciated when they are seen to reflect the interactive nature of the relationships between cognitive choice, behavioural output and brain activity.
Implications of Comorbidity for Genetic Studies of Bipolar Disorder: P300 and Eye Tracking as Biological Markers for Illness
Authors: Blackwood D. H. R. , Sharp C. W. , Walker M. T. , Doody G. A. , Glabus M. F. , Muir W. J. 
Published: August 2018

In large families with affective illness, identification of a biological variable is needed that reflects brain dysfunction at an earlier point than symptom development. Eye movement disorder, a possible vulnerability marker in schizophrenia, is less clearly associated with affective illness, although a subgroup of affective disorders shows smooth-pursuit eye movement disorder. The auditory P300 event-related potential may be a useful marker for risk to schizophrenia, but a role in bipolar illness is less certain. The distribution of these two biological variables and their association with symptoms in two multiply affected bipolar families is described.In a single, five-generation family identified for linkage studies through two bipolar I (BPI) probands, 128 members (including 20 spouses) were interviewed. The 108 related individuals had diagnoses of BPI (7), bipolar II (2), cyclothymia (3), or major depressive disorder (19). Eight others had generalised anxiety (1), minor depression (5), intermittent depression (1), or alcoholism (1). Sixty-nine subjects had no psychiatric diagnosis. P300 latency (81) and eye tracking (71) were recorded from a subgroup of relatives within the pedigree. Eye tracking was abnormal in 11 of 71 relatives (15.5%) and was bimodally distributed. In these 11 relatives, clinical diagnoses included minor depression (1), alcoholism (1) and generalised anxiety disorder (1). P300 latency was normally distributed and did not differ from controls. In a second family in which five of seven siblings have BPI illness, P300 latency and eye movement disorder were found in affected relatives and in some unaffected offspring. In these large families, clinical diagnoses of general anxiety, alcoholism and minor depression, when associated with eye tracking abnormality, may be considered alternative clinical manifestations of the same trait that in other relatives is expressed as bipolar illness.
Enantioselective Hydrogenation of Ketones over a Tartaric Acid-Modified Raney Nickel Catalyst: Substrate-Modifier Interaction Strength and Enantioselectivity
Authors: Choliq Azka Azkiya , Murakami Eitaro , Yamamoto Shota , Misaki Tomonori , Fujita Morifumi , Okamoto Yasuaki , Sugimura Takashi 
Published: August 2018

Abstract
Chiral (R,R)-tartaric acid and NaBr-doubly modified Raney nickel (TA-MRNi) is a promising heterogeneous catalyst for enantioselective hydrogenation of prochiral β-keto esters. To obtain deeper insights into the factors ruling the enantioselectivity, enantiodifferentiating hydrogenation of substituted ketones was studied over TA-MRNi and NaBr-modified RNi by use of combined individual-competitive hydrogenation techniques. Relative equilibrium adsorption constants of the substrates were estimated to evaluate their relative interaction strength with adsorbed tartaric acid moiety. DFT calculations were also performed to estimate the interaction energy through hydrogen bonding, providing clear support to the kinetic analysis and surface model. It is concluded with the enantioselective hydrogenation of ketones over TA-MRNi that the enantioselectivity increases as the substrate-modifier interaction strength increases: methyl acetoacetate (MAA) &gt; acetylacetone (AA) ≈ 4-hydroxy-2-butanone (HB) &gt; 2-octanone (2O).
Synthesis and Characterization of Dendritic Pt Nanoparticles by Using Cationic Surfactant
Authors: Kani Kenya , Zakaria Mohamed B , Lin Jianjian , Alshehri Abdulmohsen Ali , Kim Jeonghun , Bando Yoshio , You Jungmok , Hossain Md Shahriar A , Bo Jiang , Yamauchi Yusuke 
Published: August 2018

Abstract
Platinum (Pt) is known as one of the most promising electrocatalysts, and nanostructured Pt materials have enhanced its activity due to their abundant catalytically active sites derived from their high surface area. Herein, we synthesize fascinating dendritic Pt nanoparticles (DPNs) by a soft-templating method using hexadecyltrimethylammonium chloride (CTAC) as a pore-forming agent. The dissolved negatively charged Pt precursor (PtCl42−) effectively interact with the surfactant. The particle size of the obtained DPNs is around 20 nm, and the pore walls are composed of Pt nanocrystals. The obtained DPNs show good electrocatalytic activity towards methanol oxidation reaction (MOR) compared to commercial Pt black (PtB), and its stability is also higher than that of PtB.
Early life adiposity and telomere length across the life course: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Guyatt Anna L. , Rodriguez Santiago , Gaunt Tom R. , Fraser Abigail , Anderson Emma L. 
Published: August 2018

Background: The relationship between adiposity at birth and in childhood, and telomere length is yet to be determined. We aimed to systematically review and meta-analyse the results of studies assessing associations between neonatal and later childhood adiposity, and telomere length. Methods: We searched Medline, EMBASE and PubMed for studies reporting associations between adiposity measured in the neonatal period or later childhood/adolescence, and leucocyte telomere length, measured at any age via quantitative polymerase chain reaction, or terminal restriction fragment analysis, either cross-sectionally, or longitudinally. Papers published before April 2017 were included. Results: Out of 230 abstracts assessed, 23 papers (32 estimates) were retained, from which 19 estimates were meta-analysed (15 cross-sectional, four longitudinal). Of the 15 cross-sectional estimates, seven reported on neonates: four used binary exposures of small-for-gestational-age vs. appropriate-for-gestational age (or appropriate- and large-for-gestational age), and three studied birth weight continuously. Eight estimates reported on later childhood or adolescent measures; five estimates were from studies of binary exposures (overweight/obese vs. non-obese children), and three studies used continuous measures of body mass index. All four longitudinal estimates were of neonatal adiposity, with two estimates for small-for-gestational-age vs. appropriate-for-gestational age neonates, and two estimates of birth weight studied continuously, in relation to adult telomere (49-61 years). There was no strong evidence of an association between neonatal or later childhood/adolescent adiposity, and telomere length. However, between study heterogeneity was high, and there were few combinable studies. Conclusions: Our systematic review and meta-analysis found no strong evidence of an association between neonatal or later childhood or adolescent adiposity and telomere length.
Support surfaces for the treatment and prevention of pressure ulcers: a systematic literature review
Authors: Rae Katherine E. , Isbel Stephen , Upton Dominic 
Published: August 2018

Objective: Changes in technology have resulted in a lack of clarity regarding the comparative effectiveness between active and reactive support surfaces in the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers (PUs). The purpose of this literature review was to evaluate the comparative effectiveness of active and reactive mattresses for prevention and treatment of PUs. Method: A literature search was completed using CINAHL, Medline Plus, Scopus, Cochrane Library and PubMed databases, as well as reference lists. A temporal limiter was placed excluding studies published before 2000 due to changes in care standards and support surface technology. Results: Of the 33 articles included, nine were systematic/literature reviews and 24 were randomised controlled trials (RCTs). There was a consensus that pressure mattresses are an effective prevention and treatment strategy, however comparisons of the two types were often inconclusive or conflicting. Studies were conducted in acute, sub-acute or residential facilities, with no studies in a domiciliary setting. The majority of studies were rated as moderate quality with significant methodological limitations. Conclusion: Further research is needed to investigate the use of support surfaces in a domiciliary setting with an appropriate methodology aimed at minimising the limitations described in the existing literature.
Evaluation of needs and treatment benefits in outpatient care for leg ulcer patients: a pilot study
Authors: Bobbink Paul , Morin Diane , Probst Sebastian 
Published: August 2018

Objective: Leg ulcers can take a long time to heal and have a high recurrence rate. This study aims to describe the sociodemographic and medical profile, and therapeutic needs of patients with leg ulcers, and the benefits of care in a specialised leg ulcers outpatient clinic. Method: This is a descriptive, cross-sectional pilot study of patients of a university hospital outpatient clinic. A sociodemographic and medical questionnaire and the Patient Benefit Index-wound (PBI-w) were used to collect data on the therapeutic needs (patient needs questionnaire, PNQ) and benefits of treatment (patient benefit questionnaire, PBQ) they received. Results: A total of 32 patients with leg ulcers were recruited. Results demonstrated that a clear diagnosis and therapy, rapid wound closure and confidence in the therapy given are the most important treatment objectives for patients. Patients mentioned that their therapy benefitted most from confidence in the treatment given, decreased pain and being able to continue living normally. The PBI-w mean score was 2.93 (standard deviation=0.75) on a scale of zero (‘did not help at all’) to four (‘helped a lot’). The PBI-w score showed that the patients benefitted from the treatment they received. Conclusion: This pilot study showed the feasibility of using the PBI-w in practice in an outpatient clinic to assess patients' needs, which could help health professionals improve treatment and care for people with leg ulcers. The study also pointed towards the benefits of care for patients who consult specialised outpatient clinics.
Relationship between skin temperature monitoring with Smart Socks and plantar pressure distribution: a pilot study
Authors: El-Nahas Mamdouh , El-Shazly Shaimaa , El-gamel Fayrouz , Motawea Mohamed , Kyrillos Fady , Idrees Hatem 
Published: August 2018

Objective: Increased skin temperature at the plantar aspect of the foot can predict foot ulceration. However its relation to plantar pressure overload is unknown. The aim of this study was to assess the ability of ‘smart socks’, monitoring plantar temperature under real-life conditions, to predict plantar pressure distribution. Method: The ‘smart socks’ have seven thermal sensors woven into the fabric of the sock to measure the temperature beneath the foot in real-life conditions. The upper part of the sock is connected to a central unit through which changes in the sensor resistance is converted into temperature changes. Participants were instructed to wear the socks for three continuous hours. Plantar pressure was measured by the MatScan plantar-pressure measurement system (Tekscan Inc., US). Results: The study included 25 healthy volunteers (11 males, 14 females, mean age was 41.1 years (standard deviation (SD): 17.6) years, a mean body mass index of 29.4 kg/m2 (SD: 6.95). Temperature changes at sensor (S) five significantly correlated with metatarsal (M) 2 pressure time integral (PTI) (r=0.519, p=0.008), M3 PTI (r=0.435, p=0.03), M4 PTI (r=0.452, p=0.023). Changes at S5 also significantly correlated with peak pressure at M2 (r=0.66, p=0.000), M3 (r=0.52, p=0.01), and M4 (r=0.60, p=0.002). Temperature changes at S6 were significantly correlated with changes at S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, and S7. Conclusion: Temperature changes at the plantar aspect of the foot measured by the smart socks are correlated with plantar pressure distribution. Furthermore, two sensors at positions S5 and S6 were sufficient to predict plantar pressure changes.
The Diccionario de Pedagogía by Labor, Barcelona (1936): the iconic-textual construction of a pedagogic discourse linked to the ideals of the “New School” / El Diccionario de Pedagogía de Labor, Barcelona (1936): la construcción icónico-textual de un discurso pedagógico ligado a los ideales de la Escuela Nueva/ (Bilingual Edition)
Authors: Costa Rico Antón , Amigo María Eugenia Bolaño 
Published: August 2018

The important Editorial Labor of Barcelona, which had so much dissemination with its various bibliographic collections in Spain and in Latin America between 1920s to 1980s, was responsible for the editing of two notable Diccionarios de Pedagogía (Pedagogy Dictionaries), one in 1936 and another in 1964, both created from two different educational assumptions; in one case, from those belonging to the New School (1936) and the other from the so-called neo-scholastic and Catholic assumptions, as shown in the comparative contrast that is undertaken here. The contribution also takes care of the references to education in Brazil that are set out in the 1936 text.Keywords: Diccionario de Pedagogía Labor, New School, Pedagogic Discourse, Dictionaries, Sánchez Sarto ResumenLa importante Editorial Labor de Barcelona, que tanta difusión obtuvo con sus diversas colecciones bibliográficas en toda España y en Latinoamérica entre los pasados años veinte a ochenta del siglo XX, fue responsable de la edición de dos notables Diccionarios de Pedagogía, uno en 1936 y otro en 1964, elaborados ambos desde dos distintos supuestos educativos; en un caso, desde los propios de la Escuela Nueva (1936) y en el otro desde los supuestos neo-escolásticos y católicos, como se manifiesta en el contraste comparativo que aquí se realiza. La contribución se hace cargo, además, de las referencias a la educación en Brasil que se exponen en el texto de 1936.Palabras: Diccionario de Pedagogía Labor, Escuela Nueva, Discurso Pedagógico, Diccionarios, Sánchez Sarto.ResumoA importante Editora Labor de Barcelona, que obteve grande difusão em suas diversas coleções bibliográficas em toda Espanha e na América Latina entre as decadas de 1920 e 1980, foi respopnsável pela edição dos notaveis Diccionarios de Pedagogía, um em 1936 e outro em 1964, ambos elaborados a partir de distintos ideais educativos; de um lado, a partir da Escola Nova (1936) e, de outro, a partir das ideias neo-escolásticas e católicas, como se manifiesta no estudo comparativo que aqui é realizado. A contribuição também aborda as referências à educação no Brasil que estão expostas no texto de 1936.Palabras claves: Diccionario de Pedagogía Labor, Escola Nova, Discurso Pedagógico, Diccionarios, Sánchez Sarto.
Ground state solutions for a semilinear elliptic problem with critical-subcritical growth
Authors: Alves Claudianor O. , Ercole Grey , Huamán Bolaños M. Daniel 
Published: August 2018

Abstract
We prove the existence of at least one ground state solution for the
semilinear elliptic problem

{

-

Δ
⁢
u

=

u

p
⁢

(
x
)

-
1

,

u
>
0

,

in

⁢
G

⊆

ℝ
N

,

N
≥
3

,

u

∈

D
0

1
,
2

⁢

(
G
)

,

\left\{\begin{aligned} \displaystyle-\Delta u&\displaystyle=u^{p(x)-1},\quad u%
>0,\quad\text{in}\ G\subseteq\mathbb{R}^{N},\ N\geq 3,\\
\displaystyle u&\displaystyle\in D_{0}^{1,2}(G),\end{aligned}\right.

where G is either

ℝ
N

{\mathbb{R}^{N}}

or a bounded domain, and

p
:

G
→
ℝ

{p\colon G\to\mathbb{R}}

is a continuous function assuming critical and subcritical values.
Group schemes and local densities of ramified hermitian lattices in residue characteristic 2. Part II
Authors: Cho Sungmun 
Published: August 2018

Abstract
This paper is the complementary work of [S. Cho,
Group schemes and local densities of ramified hermitian lattices in residue characteristic 2: Part I, Algebra Number Theory 10 2016, 3, 451–532].
Ramified quadratic extensions

E
/
F

{E/F}

, where F is a finite unramified field extension of

ℚ
2

{\mathbb{Q}_{2}}

, fall into two cases that we call Case 1 and Case 2.
In our previous work, we obtained the local density formula for a ramified hermitian lattice in Case 1.
In this paper, we obtain the local density formula for the remaining Case 2, by constructing a smooth integral group scheme model for an appropriate unitary group.
Consequently, this paper, combined with [W. T. Gan and J.-K. Yu,
Group schemes and local densities,
Duke Math. J. 105 2000, 3, 497–524] and our previous work, allows the computation of the mass formula for any hermitian lattice

(
L
,
H
)

{(L,H)}

, when a base field is unramified over

ℚ

{\mathbb{Q}}

at a prime

(
2
)

{(2)}

.
Rheology of moso bamboo stem determined by DMA in ethylene glycol
Authors: Sun Fangli , Wan Guigui , Zhang Yan , Frazier Charles E. 
Published: August 2018

Abstract
The basic properties of moso bamboo (MB) were determined according to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards and its rheological behavior was studied by dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) in the tensile torsion stress mode after plasticization with ethylene glycol (EG). Results show that the density and the apparent lignin content of MB increases and the degree of crystallinity decreases with increasing age. Storage modulus (G′) increases from 1- to 3-year-old MB, and then decreases again with age. When the bamboo culm with the inner and outer surface planed off was divided into three layers in the radial direction, the G′ of the outer layer was always higher than that of the middle and inner layers. The glass transition temperature (Tg) of MB plasticized with EG is about 10°C lower than the water plasticized ones, and the Tg of the outer and inner layers was nearly 1–2°C higher than that of the middle layer. The overall trend of basic properties and rheological behaviors seems to exhibit a discontinuity at 3 years, which might reflect the growth of MB and mainly the thickening of cell walls.
Using Cultural Probes in the Sensitive Research Setting of Informal Caregiving. A Case Study
Authors: Hensely-Schinkinger Susanne , Schorch Marén , Tellioğlu Hilda 
Published: August 2018

Abstract
This case study report covers our experiences in using Cultural Probes during the first phase of our European and interdisciplinary research project TOPIC (The Online Platform for Informal Caregivers). In that stage of our research, we focused on two major issues: first, describing and analyzing the characteristics of the care and coordination work of elderly informal caregivers, and second, on first implications for design for the field of informal care. Although our general methodological approach was qualitative (ethnographic) with participant observation and interviewing, we included Cultural Probes as an additional method to ethnography for gaining insight information about the care practices by the means of self-observation of and reflection by the informal caregivers. The paper describes our adaptation of the Cultural Probes approach, the similarities and differences to Gaver et al. [1999. Interactions. 6(1): 21–29], the items of our TOPIC Cultural Probes Kit in detail, and re-constructs the design process of one of the items (the actimoClock). Based on the experiences of our participants with the probes kit and our analyses of that use, we also present lessons learned, pros and cons for including that method in the sensitive setting of informal caregiving.
Using Probes for Sharing (Tacit) Knowing in Participatory Design: Facilitating Perspective Making and Perspective Taking
Authors: Jarke Juliane , Gerhard Ulrike 
Published: August 2018

Abstract
The sharing of expertise and tacit knowing is one of the core objectives in participatory design projects. This paper focuses on the role of probes for sharing users’ tacit knowing. We will introduce the concept of “boundary objects” [22], [21] to analyse how probes facilitate perspective taking and perspective making between users and between users and researchers. In so doing, we demonstrate that probes can facilitate the sharing of users’ tacit knowing and expertise (i) by making and explicating individual users’ perspectives, (ii) by enabling participants to take each other’s perspective and make a joint perspective and (iii) by subsequently enabling the making of a joint vision on the digital design outcome. The research presented in this paper is based on an EU-funded research and innovation project in which we co-created digital neighbourhood guide with older adults. We report from our fieldwork in city 1, where we used probes as part of our participatory design practice.
Development of a ROF-based System Using DQPSK through IsOWC Channel for Long Haul Data Rate Applications
Authors: Singh Paramjot , Sarangal Himali , Thapar Simrandeep Singh 
Published: August 2018

Abstract
In order to achieve large capacity inter-satellite communication, optical wireless communication (OWC) is emerging as a promising area of research amongst the academic and research groups. While radio over fiber (ROF) and advanced modulation technique is considered to be a key enabling technology in the development of OWC based access networks for high-speed data transmission. This paper has proposed a novel ROF based system model using OWC for long haul high data rate applications. This system is designed using differential quadrature phase shift keying (DQPSK) through inter-satellite optical wireless communication (IsOWC) channel. The verification of the performance is performed at bit rates of 100 and 200 Gbps over a space distance range up to 1000 to 50000 km under different transmitted power. The simulative investigation has been carried out in terms of important parameters like BER, Q-factor and eye diagrams.
Characterizations and properties of graphs of Baire functions
Authors: Maga Balázs 
Published: August 2018

Abstract
Let X be a paracompact topological space and Y be a Banach space. In this paper, we will characterize the Baire-1 functions f : X → Y by their graph: namely, we will show that f is a Baire-1 function if and only if its graph gr(f) is the intersection of a sequence

(

G
n

)

n
=
1

∞

$\begin{array}{}
\displaystyle
(G_n)_{n=1}^{\infty}
\end{array}$

of open sets in X × Y such that for all x ∈ X and n ∈ ℕ the vertical section of Gn
is a convex set, whose diameter tends to 0 as n → ∞. Afterwards, we will discuss a similar question concerning functions of higher Baire classes and formulate some generalized results in slightly different settings: for example we require the domain to be a metrized Suslin space, while the codomain is a separable Fréchet space. Finally, we will characterize the accumulation set of graphs of Baire-2 functions between certain spaces.