bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Non Tuberculosis Mycobacterium, E. coli and E. faecalis from Biofilm in Drinking Water Distribution Systems from Selected Sites of Addis Ababa
Authors: Girma Samson , Yaregal Zelalem , Beyene Yosef , Tadesse Mengistu , Addise Desalegn , Muzeyin Redwan , Gobana Waktola , Legesse Tesfaye , Abera Firehiwot , Gonfa Almaz , Kebede Asheber 
Published: July 2019

Background:The decline in microbial quality of drinking water may be attributed to many factors among which the presence of biofilm within the distribution system is the major cause of contamination. Drinking water distribution systems provide an oligotrophic environment, for post-treatment recovery and regrowth of microorganisms including the opportunistic Nontuberculosis Mycobacterium (NTM).Objective:The aim was to look for opportunistic non tuberculosis mycobacterium and indicator organisms of fecal contamination from biofilm in drinking water distribution pipeline from selected sites of Addis Ababa.Materials and Methods:A total of 40 biofilm samples were collected from two sub-cities of Addis Ababa. Biofilm samples were taken from the inner surfaces of the get valve and water meter. For the detection ofE. coliandE. faecalis,diluted biofilm samples were filtered, then it was incubated on respective culture media. For non-tuberculosis mycobacterium, the homogenized biofilm sediment was processed using the standard SD bio line method, whereby, The processed sediment was inoculated to appropriate solid and liquid culture media. The DNA extraction was conducted by chemical lysis followed by PCR amplification, from the grown colonies on LJ media (Löwenstein–Jensen). The identification of Mycobacterium species was performed by reverse hybridization using a membrane strip and an enzymatic color reaction.Results:From the total biofilm samples, 14 out of 40 (35%) were positive for mycobacteria species.M. gordoneawas the most prevalent specie of Mycobacterium, whereby 8/14 (57.1%) of the isolates were from this species followed byM. fortuitum1/14 (7.14%). About (35.7%) 5/14 of the genus Mycobaterium were unidentified species. Indicator organisms of fecal contamination (E. coliandE. faecalis)were found in 3/40(7.5%) and 6/40(15%) respectively. There was no statistically significant association between nontuberculosis mycobacterium and the indicator organisms atpvalue of 0.01.Conclusion:The study has highlighted that the occurrence of NTM in drinking water distribution in a significant proportion.M. gordonaewas found to be the most dominant species of nontuberculosis mycobacterium found in the distribution line biofilm samples.
Single-Dose Fosfomycin Trometamol Versus Other Antimicrobial Regimens For Treatment Of Uncomplicated Lower Urinary Tract Infection: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis
Authors: Alfaresi Mubarak , Hassan Kawther , Alnjadat Rafi M.H. 
Published: July 2019

Objectives:
Uncomplicated Lower Urinary Tract Infections (LUTIs) are the most common source of infection affecting women. The increasing prevalence of antimicrobial resistance to commonly prescribed antibiotics has led to the development and use of novel therapies. This current meta-analysis and systematic review evaluate the use of single-dose Fosfomycin-Trometamol (FMT) versus alternative antimicrobial regimens in the management of uncomplicated LUTI.

Methods:
This is a systematic review. We included observational studies and Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs). Studies that investigated the efficacy of fosfomycin or FMT in managing uncomplicated LUTIs in any age group or gender and compared the treatment to any alternative antibiotic regimen were considered eligible.

Results:
After a comprehensive review of the literature, nineteen studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria. All of the eligible studies (3779 patients) investigated showed no difference between the use of single-dose fosfomycin versus alternative antibiotic regimens for LUTI treatment (OR, 1.003; 95% CI, 0.853-1.181; p = 0.967). The OR remained unchanged but became statistically significant when the random-effects model was used for sensitivity analysis (OR, 1.53; 95% CI, 1.05-2.38; p = 0.04).

Conclusion:
The meta-analysis revealed that there was no significant difference between single-dose FMT and the commonly prescribed antibiotic regimens in LUTI treatment outcomes such as clinical improvement and microbial eradication.
Successful Reconstruction of the Penile Skin Loss Using a Scrotal Flap as a Result of Complete Resection Following a Traditional Circumcision: A Case Report
Authors: Nwaha Axel M. , Sala Theodore B. , Tchuenkam Landry W. , Dongmo Gael , Kabko Georges , Fru Angwafo 
Published: July 2019

Background:
Circumcision is the oldest and most common surgical procedure in the world. One out of three adult males is subjected to this procedure at some point in their lives. Circumcision is done for different reasons, most often to meet religious and/or cultural obligations. Though rare, there exist medical indications for this procedure. As in all surgical procedures, there are early or late complications or morbidities associated with circumcision ranging from mild to severe. The factors that influence the rate of occurrence of complications include: the surgical technique applied, the degree of asepsis during the procedure, and the expertise of the practitioner carrying out the procedure.

Case Presentation:
This is the case of a 20-year-old black male. He presented in the emergency department of the Douala Laquintinie Hospital (DLH) two hours after circumcision with persistent bleeding from the penile wound. This was performed by a traditional healer using the technique of guillotine. Examination of the external genitalia revealed a wound on the penis with loss of skin over the whole penile shaft. Under spinal anesthesia, a reconstruction intervention which involved a single step scrotal skin flap advancement over the penile shaft was done. We noted satisfactory healing process with a pleasing aesthetic appearance of the penis. He confirmed satisfactory penile erection and sexual activity two months after hospital discharge.

Conclusion:
Circumcision is a simple surgical procedure that can result to life threatening complications or high morbidity more often when performed by an unskilled practitioner. Education of the population on the safer sites of circumcision can help in the prevention and early management of complications.
Effect of Night-time Rainfall on Traffic Stream Deterioration of Roads without Light
Authors: Makinde O.O. , Ben-Edigbe J.E 
Published: July 2019

Background:
This paper fills an important gap in the on-going road lighting debate by investigating traffic stream deterioration during night-time rainfall.

Introduction:
The study carried out an investigation into the impact of night-time rainfall on traffic stream deterioration of two-lane roadways without lighting

Methodology:
In the rainfall impact studies, traffic volume, speed, vehicle type and headway data were collected at selected road segments in Akure, Nigeria. All surveyed roadways were within rain gauge catchment area of about 1km. Rainfall intensity was divided into three groups (light, moderate, and heavy). Dry weather data were used as a control parameter.

Data Analysis:
Stepwise data analysis is used for the ease of explanation and clarity. All model equations were tested for statistical fitness and deemed satisfactory for further analysis.

Results:
From the result, it is observed that rainfall intensityinfluences traffic flow at night-time.

Conclusion:
Based on the results and findings, it is correct to conclude that the effect of night-time rainfall on traffic stream deterioration of roadways without lighting is significant. It is also correct to assert that rainfall affect night-time traffic stream performance on roads without lighting.
Matrix Metalloproteinases 2 and 9 are CAD More Relevant Biomarkers Than -1, -8, and -12 to Separate CAD from Non-CAD Patients
Authors: Muller da Fonseca Alvaro L. , B. Oliveira Rogério J. , A. Santos Júlio C. , Cardoso Luciana S. , Couto Fábio D. , M. Lima Fernanda W. , Castilho Marcelo S. , Maor Yehoshua , Santos Raul D. , Couto Ricardo D. 
Published: July 2019

Background:
Atherosclerotic Carotid Artery Disease (CAD) is a frequent cause of mortality worldwide. The discovery of biomarkers that evidenced CAD progression would help with cardiovascular risk reduction. Extracellular Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs) have been associated with plaque progression, lesion aggravation, and rupture.

Objective:
This study evaluated that MMPs serum optical-densities and digestive gel-activity are associated with CAD.

Methods:
This cross-sectional study evaluated 65 outpatients presenting CAD (n=31) or not (n=34). The Carotid disease was evidenced by Doppler echography. ELISA and SDS-PAGE zymography were performed to determine MMPs serum optical-densities and proteolytic-activity. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was performed to identify the most relevant MMPs (MMP-1, 2, 8, 9 and 12).

Results:
MMP-2 and MMP-9 showed lower serum optical-densities in CAD (MMP-2, p = 0.0246; and MMP-9, p < 0.0001), but higher digestive enzymatic activity when compared to non-CAD samples (p < 0.0001). PCA analysis strengthens the singling out of those individual MMPs as predictors of choice to differentiate CAD from non-CAD patients as opposed to others MMPs. Analysis of the loadings showed MMP-2 and MMP-9 as the most important independent variables to separate CAD from non-CAD patients.

Conclusion:
MMP-2 and MMP-9 are more relevant biomarkers for CAD than the other MMPs analyzed.
Yumi Sakugawa's Instagram Account and Erika Lust's Erotic Films
Authors: Maguire Emma 
Published: July 2019

Yumi Sakugawa is an illustrator and comics artist based in Los Angeles and she has been using her Instagram account to experiment with digital self-help. These experiments build on Sakugawa’s previous work in print comics and her millennial guides to improving the self, such as Your Illustrated Guide to Becoming One with the Universe (2014) and the Little Book of Life Hacks (2017). She uses smartphone tools like note-taking and messaging apps to create mindfulness and meditation exercises, delivered on the platform of Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/yumisakugawa/
Erika Lust makes multi-lingual erotic films using a sex-positive feminist approach and is based in Barcelona. What I’m really interested in, in terms of life narrative, is her XConfessions series. XConfessions is built around a forum-based online community in which women share their fantasies. Lust then turns these fantasies into erotic films. Lust makes women’s sexuality, experience and desire the center of her filmmaking practice, and she adapts the confessional mode for feminist and commercial purposes. https://xconfessions.com
Digital Person-Centered Self-Management Support for People With Type 2 Diabetes: Qualitative Study Exploring Design Challenges
Authors: Schimmer Robyn , Orre Carljohan , Öberg Ulrika , Danielsson Karin , Hörnsten Åsa 
Published: July 2019

BackgroundSelf-management is a substantial part of treatment for patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Modern digital technology, being small, available, and ubiquitous, might work well in supporting self-management. This study follows the process of developing a pilot implementation of an electronic health (eHealth) service for T2D self-management support in primary health care. The use of digital health, or eHealth, solutions for supporting self-management for patients with T2D is increasing. There are good examples of successful implementations that can serve as guides in the development of new solutions. However, when adding person-centered principles as a requirement, the examples are scarce.ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to explore challenges that could impact the design of a person-centered eHealth service for T2D self-management support. The study included data collection from multiple sources, that is, interviews, observations, focus groups, and a Mentimeter (interactive presentation with polling) survey among stakeholders, representing various perspectives of T2D.MethodsA user-centered design approach was used to exploratively collect data from different sources. Data were collected from a workshop, interviews, and observations. The different data sources enabled a triangulation of data.ResultsResults show that user needs related to an eHealth service for person-centered T2D self-management support are multifaceted and situated in a complex context. The two main user groups, patients and diabetes specialist nurses, express needs that both diverge and converge, which indicates that critical design decisions have to be made. There is also a discrepancy between the needs expressed by the potential users and the current work practice, suggesting more attention toward changing the organization of work to fully support a new eHealth service.ConclusionsA total of three overarching challenges—flexible access, reducing administrative tasks, and patient empowerment—each having a significant impact on design, are discussed. These challenges need to be considered and resolved through careful design decisions. Special attention has to be given to the patient user group that could greatly impact current work practice and power structures at the primary care unit. A need for further studies investigating patient needs in everyday life is identified to better support the implementation of technology that does not give specific attention to organizational perspectives but instead approach design with the patient perspective in focus.
Factors Influencing Patients’ Intentions to Use Diabetes Management Apps Based on an Extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology Model: Web-Based Survey
Authors: Zhang Yiyu , Liu Chaoyuan , Luo Shuoming , Xie Yuting , Liu Fang , Li Xia , Zhou Zhiguang 
Published: July 2019

Background
Diabetes poses heavy social and economic burdens worldwide. Diabetes management apps show great potential for diabetes self-management. However, the adoption of diabetes management apps by diabetes patients is poor. The factors influencing patients’ intention to use these apps are unclear. Understanding the patients’ behavioral intention is necessary to support the development and promotion of diabetes app use.

Objective
This study aimed to identify the determinants of patients’ intention to use diabetes management apps based on an integrated theoretical model.

Methods
The hypotheses of our research model were developed based on an extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). From April 20 to May 20, 2019, adult patients with diabetes across China, who were familiar with diabetes management apps, were surveyed using the Web-based survey tool Sojump. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the data.

Results
A total of 746 participants who met the inclusion criteria completed the survey. The fitness indices suggested that the collected data fit well with the research model. The model explained 62.6% of the variance in performance expectancy and 57.1% of the variance in behavioral intention. Performance expectancy and social influence had the strongest total effects on behavioral intention (β=0.482; P=.001). Performance expectancy (β=0.482; P=.001), social influence (β=0.223; P=.003), facilitating conditions (β=0.17; P=.006), perceived disease threat (β=0.073; P=.005), and perceived privacy risk (β=–0.073; P=.012) had direct effects on behavioral intention. Additionally, social influence, effort expectancy, and facilitating conditions had indirect effects on behavioral intention that were mediated by performance expectancy. Social influence had the highest indirect effects among the three constructs (β=0.259; P=.001).

Conclusions
Performance expectancy and social influence are the most important determinants of the intention to use diabetes management apps. Health care technology companies should improve the usefulness of apps and carry out research to provide clinical evidence for the apps’ effectiveness, which will benefit the promotion of these apps. Facilitating conditions and perceived privacy risk also have an impact on behavioral intention. Therefore, it is necessary to improve facilitating conditions and provide solid privacy protection. Our study supports the use of UTAUT in explaining patients’ intention to use diabetes management apps. Context-related determinants should also be taken into consideration.
Soft Power: a mídia hollywoodiana e a transmissão dos valores norte-americanos
Authors: De Melo Évyla Michaely , Souza Ellen Gianni , Rocha Gustavo De Andrade 
Published: July 2019

Este artigo tem como objetivo elaborar um estudo exploratório a respeito da aplicação do soft power como estratégia de marketing dos Estados Unidos através da indústria cinematográfica hollywoodiana. Assim sendo, busca mostrar a relação entre Soft Power e a estratégia de marketing de um país, intitulada nation branding. O artigo se propõe também a comentar a função mídia no uso do soft power na política internacional e a seu papel como ator em desenvolvimento nas Relações Internacionais, reiterando a importância da mídia junto a esfera internacional.
Repositório de dados de pesquisa para grupo de pesquisa: um projeto piloto
Authors: Vidotti Silvana Aparecida Borsetti Gregório , Coneglian Caio Saraiva , Roa-Martínez Sandra Milena , Arakaki Felipe Augusto , Brandt Mariana Baptista , Ferreira Ana Maria Jensen Ferreira da Costa 
Published: July 2019

Considerando a importância dos dados na realização de análises de pesquisas e a possibilidade de uso e reuso de conjunto de dados, torna-se relevante utilizar ferramentas que auxiliem a gerenciar os dados de pesquisa coletados no desenvolvimento de projetos de pesquisa, bem como reunir, em um mesmo local, os artigos científicos, trabalhos apresentados em eventos, dissertações e teses, dentre outras publicações. Neste contexto, os repositórios de dados de pesquisa científica podem organizar, armazenar e permitir o acesso e o uso de resultados apresentados em diferentes formatos. Assim, este trabalho teve como objetivo compreender e investigar as características inerentes aos repositórios de dados de pesquisa atrelados aos elementos dos Sistemas de Informação de pesquisas correntes (CRIS - Current Research Information System). Tem-se como objetivo específico, analisar a ferramenta DSpace-CRIS para a implantação de um repositório de dados, garantindo a disponibilização de informações e dados relacionadas aos projetos de pesquisa, aos pesquisadores, às instituições envolvidas e às publicações, dentre outras. Para tanto, buscou-se embasamento teórico sobre Dados de Pesquisa, Metadados e Padrões de Metadados para Dados de Pesquisa, Perfil de aplicação, Curadoria Digital, Plano de Gestão de Dados, Repositórios de Dados de Pesquisa e informações técnicas sobre o DSpace-CRIS. Desse modo, foi possível a implantação de um repositório de dados de pesquisa utilizando o sistema de informação de pesquisas correntes - CRIS, para o Grupo de Pesquisa Novas Tecnologias em Informação. Como resultado, foi possível perceber que as funcionalidades dessa ferramenta atendem as necessidades e as características das publicações de dados de pesquisa como o enriquecimento de uma produção intelectual, permitindo gerenciar dados e informações. Nesse sentido verifica-se que o DSpace-CRIS é uma opção favorável para ser utilizada pelos grupos de pesquisa, que neste repositório permitiu a integração de projetos tanto com as produções intelectuais quanto com os dados coletados durante as pesquisas, possibilitando o (re) uso dos dados de pesquisa, a interoperabilidade entre diferentes ambientes e a disseminação dos recursos gerados pela comunidade do GPNTI.
Desafios da gestão de dados na era do Big Data: perspectivas profissionais
Authors: Rodrigues Adriana Alves , Duarte Emeide Nóbrega , Dias Guilherme Ataide 
Published: July 2019

Resumo: Investiga os desafios da gestão de dados na era do Big Data, bem como da avaliação das potencialidades, riscos e oportunidades na sociedade contemporânea, em especial para a Ciência da Informação, a partir do impacto da expansão dos dados. Nos últimos dez anos tem ocorrido transformações estruturais no campo informacional em decorrência da velocidade e do grande volume de dados permeando a sociedade e com implicações na dimensão econômica, tecnológica, social e informacional apontando para novas tendências. No contexto, reflete-se sobre o perfil profissional do cientista de dados e as habilidades que este deve ter diante de um ambiente de mega dados. Neste sentido, busca-se a compreensão do que são esses dados, como utilizá-los estrategicamente e da complexidade envolvida no tocante a gestão de dados. As estratégias metodológicas envolvem pesquisa exploratória, descritiva e bibliográfica na exploração teórico-conceitual. Os resultados apresentam o delineamento de um novo perfil profissional para o contexto de gestão de dados na era do Big Data em que características interdisciplinares se evidenciam como dinâmicas no contexto de perspectiva profissional. Concluímos que é urgente endereçar e ampliar pesquisas sobre o fenômeno dentro da Ciência da Informação. Palavras-chave: Big Data; Gestão de dados; Cientista de dados.
Imagens interoperáveis: uso do VRA Core e da estrutura IIF na construção de bibliotecas digitais
Authors: Ferreira Sarah Lorenzon , Macambyra Marina Marchini , Lima Vânia Mara Alves 
Published: July 2019

A Web Semântica e o Linked Data tem possibilitado a criação de repositórios de imagens digitais de arte com o uso de metadados descritivos, mas é necessário dar significado a essas imagens a partir de sua visualização pelos usuários. O presente trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar duas soluções que juntas poderão contribuir para a interoperabilidade sintática e semântica das imagens de arte: o conjunto de metadados VRA Core e o International Image Interoperability Framework (IIIF). O VRA Core é um padrão utilizado para descrever todas as informações necessárias sobre as obras de arte e suas imagens e o IIIF nos permite agregar valor semântico à essas imagens. Assim, a partir da revisão da literatura e do levantamento dos padrões de metadados para a descrição, disponibilização e compartilhamento de imagens de arte, apresenta a aplicação dessas ferramentas no protótipo da Biblioteca Digital da Produção Artística da Escola de Comunicações e Artes da Universidade de São Paulo.
Padrões de metadados para representação e organização da informação em repositórios de dados de pesquisa
Authors: Sanchez Fernanda Alves , Da Silva Nathália Britto Pinheiro , Vechiato Fernando Luiz 
Published: July 2019

Os padrões de metadados possibilitam que os dados de pesquisas possam ser descritos, obtendo informações de sua proveniência. Objetivou-se identificar os padrões de metadados mais utilizados mundialmente para a representação de dados de pesquisa. A pesquisa documental e exploratória de abordagem qualitativa, utilizou como instrumento metodológico o diretório Registry of Research Data Repositories - Re3data, selecionando os três padrões de metadados mais utilizados pelos repositórios de dados de pesquisa, sendo eles: Dublin Core (DC), Data Documentation Initiative (DDI) e ISO 19115 - Geografic information - Metadada., Data. O diretório contribuiu ainda para uma escolha de três repositórios que fazem uso dos padrões de metadados. Verificou-se que os padrões de metadados representam seus dados e as informações, de modo que auxiliam na veracidade das informações sobre um determinado dado de pesquisa representado, bem como permite uma descrição, assim tornando-se no formato de dados e informações armazenadas nos repositórios de dados de pesquisa que potencializam a uso, reuso e compartilhamento.