bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Crecimiento inicial de Eugenia stipitata, Inga spectabilis e Inga edulis en Napo, Ecuador
Authors: Abril Saltos Ricardo Vinicio , Ruiz Vázquez Tomás Elías , Alonso Lazo Jatnel , Cabrera Murillo Génova Marjorie , Meric Olivier Angel 
Published: May 2018

Agriculture has been one of the causes of deforestation, causing environmental impact and soil degeneration, which leads to lower income earned by farmers; hence the need to implement agroforestry systems .This research aims to describe fromthe initial growth of Eugenia stipitata, Inga edulis, and Inga spectabilis to 320 days after emergence. The study took place at the Amazon Research and Conservation Center of the Amazonas State University, during 2014 and 2015. The growth process was evaluated in regards to plant height, stem diameter, number of leaves, and branch length. Plant height and stem diameter were compared over time applying variance analysis. Precipitation was also compared to analyze whether its variations had a direct influence on plant growth. The linear and polynomial models fitted better for thespecies regarding plant height and sprout diameter. Predominance of green leaves compared to yellow and dry ones, as branch length showed significant differences over all the sampling periods. The two-way analysis of variance showed significant differences in the correlation between age and precipitation over plant height and stem diameter. The outcomes led to conclude that Eugenia stipitata had a lower growth than both Inga edulis and Inga spectabilis. Branch production and growth and the number of leaves were also important elements of the growth process.
Rendimiento forrajero y sus componentes según la frecuencia de corte de Moringa oleifera, variedad Criolla
Authors: Ledea Rodríguez José Leonardo , Rosell Alonso Guiselle , Benítez Jiménez Diocles Guillermo , Crucito Arias Ramón , Ray Ramírez Jorge Valentín , Nuviola Pérez Yordanis , Reyes Pérez Juan José 
Published: May 2018

In some countries of Central America, Moringa spp is considered as the tree of life because of its nutritional properties and its plasticity. In some of them, research is held to take advantage of Moringa spp foraging and nutritional properties regarding plant age, to be used for animal feed. This study aims to evaluate the effect of cutoff frequency on forage yield of Moringa oleifera, cultivar Criolla. The study was carried out in January and December 2012, in a Fluvisol soil of Cauto Valley under irrigation conditions and organic fertilization. A randomized block design with four replications was used and the variables considered were, plant height, number and thickness of shoots, number of leaves, leaf/stem ratio, total dry matter yield (DM), and leaf dry matter to explain the response of cutting at 45 and 60days. All the analyzed variables were significantly affected (p≤0.05) by cutoff frequency. The highest (p≤0,05) yield ofleaf dry matter , stems, and total were obtained when cutting at 60 days with 7.3, 11.8, and 18.4 t MS/ha respectively.It is concluded that cutting frequency modified the productive behavior of cultivars under study.
O SUPERENDIVIDAMENTO NO CONTEXTO DA SOCIEDADE DA INFORMAÇÃO E A PROPOSTA DE ALTERAÇÃO DO CÓDIGO DE DEFESA DO CONSUMIDOR
Authors: Souza Magali Rodrigues , Nascimento Marcelo Tadeu , Martins Marcelo Guerra 
Published: May 2018

o presente artigo trata do superendividamento no contexto da sociedade da
informação, com destaque para a proposta legislativa brasileira de inserção do tema no
Código de Defesa do Consumidor. Serão abordados os seguintes tópicos: a sociedade da
informação e suas características; o consumo como aspecto cultural da cidadania; o
superendividamento do consumidor e o Projeto de Lei 283/2012 (Senado Federal), ora
em trâmite na Câmara dos Deputados, concluindo-se pela sua relativa adequação ao
sistema brasileiro de defesa do consumidor, na medida em que no texto existem lacunas
cuja interpretação necessita do devido cuidado para evitar que os potenciais benefícios
sejam superados por eventuais efeitos danosos. A metodologia utilizada é a revisão
bibliográfica de caráter qualitativo e indutivo.
AN ANALYSIS OF SEABORNE TRADE THROUGH ISKENDERUN BAY
Authors: GÜLMEZ Seçil , ESMER Soner , ATEŞ Alpaslan 
Published: May 2018

Increasing trade volume and globalisation of supply chains have increased the importance of ports
in international trade. Due to these developments, ports need to analyse the commodities in their hinterland to
be able to meet their customer requirements. Iskenderun Bay, which is
considered as a gateway to the Mediterranean
Sea, has sufficient infrastructure to serve several
commodity groups. The share of the total cargo handling of Iskenderun Bay is
9.34 % in Turkey. This study aims to analyze the frequency distributions of shipments,
to determine the prominent cargo groups as well as exporting/importing regions
of the ports located in Iskenderun Bay. The total amount of import-export cargoes and cargo groups have been analysed by
the loading/discharging tonnages of the vessels, exporting/importing regions
and the handling ports in Iskenderun. Calculation of the total amount of cargo on ton basis
and shipment frequency has been found by using RStudio software to determine
prominent cargo groups and main export/import
regions. Assan Port, Yazıcı Port, Isdemir Port, MMK Metalurji Port, Orhan
Ekinci Pier, Limak Port, Gübretaş Port, Sasa Terminal, and Petrol Ofisi Pier
Port have been selected for the analysis.&nbsp;
Women of Color and Work–Life Balance in an Urban Environment: What Is Reality?
Authors: Alleman Ali-Sha , Allen Milton Sharlene , Darrell Linda , Ofahengaue Vakalahi Halaevalu F. 
Published: May 2018

Background:Work–life balance is a significant issue for women of color in an urban environment whether one is engaged in academia, traditional work, remote/dispersed work, or entrepreneurial work. As women of color attempt to address the tangible and intangible aspects of the “life” portion associated with the work–life balance discussion, elements such as race, ethnicity, religion, spirituality, and caregiver demands toward primary and extended family are often ignored.Objective:This article expands the work–life balance discussion to include urban women of color.Methods:Uses the lens of a womanist epistemology that incorporates critical race feminist theory while capturing viewpoints of four urban women of color who are social workers in the academy.Findings:reflect a nuanced voice challenging the work-life balance discussion to work life management.
Siete crímenes y una biblioteca en llamas. El nombre de la rosa de Umberto Eco
Authors: Rossi Annunziata 
Published: May 2018

El artículo recorre El nombre de la rosa de Umberto Eco y su condición de novela intertextual. De los diversos niveles de lectura, este ensayo aborda los aspectos eruditos que se relacionan con la filosofía y la literatura medieval, a la vez que tienden vasos comunicantes con la literatura contemporánea. Este ejercicio hace visible el sustrato crítico de la escritura de la obra de Eco, con respecto a la relación entre el poder, el conocimiento y la censura como forma de control.
La comunidad inorgánica: hipótesis sobre el comunismo literario en Novalis, Benjamin y Blanchot
Authors: Alloa Emmanuele 
Published: May 2018

El presente ensayo parte de las siguientes preguntas: ¿puede existir una comunidad no-fascista del todo? ¿Puede haber una comunidad (literaria) que no aspire a la realización de una forma de escritura en común, que no funcione para transmitir un sentido, sino para ser testigo de la fragmentación del sentido? Algunas respuestas tentativas surgen a partir de la reevaluación de tres casos experimentales: el grupo Athenaeum; Walter Benjamin como editor y Maurice Blanchot y su Revue internationale, examinando sus ideas y materiales que han sido heredados para probar y evidenciar su sentido para nosotros hoy.
Aprendizaje estético y poética vanguardista en Argentina: Aristóteles con Héctor Libertella
Authors: Díaz Gavier Candelaria 
Published: May 2018

Este artículo propone leer dos textos, la Poética de Aristóteles y Nueva escritura en Latinoamérica (1977) de Héctor Libertella, de manera conjunta. La lectura consiste en un ejercicio de igualación de dos textos dispares en cuanto al lugar que tienen en la teoría y la crítica literarias, y en la cultura occidental en general. Así, desde la Poética se explica qué se ha entendido por “universal”, categoría que el ensayo de Libertella se encarga de desmontar; mientras que Nueva escritura… permite abordar al texto clásico desde la perspectiva de su escritura. Es la cuestión del aprendizaje en el arte lo que parece cristalizar las continuidades y las diferencias entre ambos.
Evaluation of In-vitro Antimicrobial Potential of Daphne retusa Hemsl. Against Human Pathogenic Bacteria and Fungi
Authors: Nawab Jamila , Tariq Shafiq Ahmad , Khan Naeem , Nawab Sadia , Shah Muhammad Raza , Ashhad Halimi Syed Muhammad , Khan Haroon 
Published: May 2018

Background:
Antimicrobial drug resistance is an emerging problem, which leads to a failure
in the control of infectious diseases thereby, adversely affecting patient care and reducing effective
management of infectious diseases globally. Thus, search for new and more effective alternatives is
needed. Daphne retusa Hemsl. (Daphne) has medicinal values and is reported to be widely used in curing
a variety of human ailments.

Objective:
Current study assesses in-vitro antimicrobial activity of the crude extract of D.retusa (whole
plant) and its derived fractions against clinically isolated human pathogenic bacteria and fungi.

Materials and Methods:
Whole plant of D.retusa was powder dried and then extracted with methanol
(E1). The resultant was fractionated to give Chloroform fraction (E2), Butanol fraction (E3) and Ethyl
acetate fraction (E4). The crude extract and derived fractions were assessed for antimicrobial and antifungal
activity by using agar well diffusion method and their MICs were found following Clinical and
Laboratory Standard Institute (CLSI) guidelines.

Result:
Our study shows that D.retusa has very good inhibitory action against different bacterial and
fungal strains. All of the extracts were active against almost every microorganism used in the study.
E2 has the maximum percent of inhibition against bacterial growth while E1 has themaximum percent of
inhibition against fungal growth. Streptococcus pneumonia was the most susceptible bacteria while
among fungi, Gongronella butleri showed highest susceptibility.

Conclusion:
Results justify the use of D. retusa in the treatment of microbial infections. For the development
of a novel antibiotic, the crude extract and its derived fractions need further exploration; with
emphasis to isolate and identify the active constituents that are responsible for antibacterial and antifungal
activity.
Serum and Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid 25(OH)Vitamin D3 Levels in HIV-1 and Tuberculosis: A Cross-Sectional Study from a Tertiary Care Center in North India
Authors: Sinha Sanjeev , Gupta Kartik , Mandal Dibyakanti , Das B.K. , Pandey R.M. 
Published: May 2018

Background:Vitamin D is an immunomodulator, and its deficiency is associated with Tuberculosis (TB) infection. Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) is a rich milieu of macrophages that form the first line of defense against invading TB bacilli. As there is an increased prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in TB and human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) subjects, we intend exploring the possibility of a localized deficiency of vitamin D metabolites in BALF of these patients.Objective:The primary objective was to assess the level of 25D3 in serum and BALF of subjects and look for a significant difference among patients and controls. The secondary objective was to find a correlation between serum and BALF 25D3 levels.Methods:We performed a cross-sectional study with subjects divided into four groups: Controls (group 1), HIV positive without active TB (group 2), active TB without HIV (group 3), and HIV-TB coinfection (group 4). BALF and serum 25D3 levels were compared between the groups.Results:Among the 149 (an immunomodulator) successive subjects enrolled, there were 40 subjects in group 1 (HIV-TB-), 48 in group 2 (HIV+TB-), 37 in group 3 (HIV-TB+), and 24 in group 4 (HIV+TB+). Females constituted 31.6% of the study subjects. In groups 3 and 4, there were significantly lower serum 25D3 levels compared to group 1 (p-value group 3: 0.002; group 4: 0.012). In groups 2, 3, and 4, there were significantly lower BALF 25D3 levels compared to group 1 (p-value group 2: 0.000; group 3: 0.000; group 4: 0.001). There was a significant correlation between serum and BALF 25D3 levels (Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient 0.318, p-value = 0.0001).Conclusion:Lower levels of serum and BALF 25D3 were observed in HIV, TB, and HIV-TB coinfected patients. Localized deficiency of vitamin D metabolites might be associated with increased vulnerability to TB infection.
Comparative effectiveness of a bilayered living cellular construct and an acellular fetal bovine collagen dressing in the treatment of venous leg ulcers
Authors: Sabolinski Michael L , Gibbons Gary 
Published: May 2018

Aim:
To compare the effectiveness of bilayered living cellular construct (BLCC) and an acellular fetal bovine collagen dressing (FBCD) for the treatment of venous leg ulcers.
Methods:
Data from WoundExpert
®
(Net Health, PA, USA) was used to analyze 1021 refractory venous leg ulcers treated at 177 facilities.
Results:
Kaplan–Meier analyses showed that BLCC (893 wounds) was superior to FBCD (128 wounds), p = 0.01 for: wound closure by weeks 12 (31 vs 25%), 24 (55 vs 43%) and 36 (68 vs 53%); reduction in time to wound closure of 37%, (19 vs 30 weeks); and improvement in the probability of healing by 45%.
Conclusion:
BLC versus FBCD showed significant differences in both time to and frequency of healing suggesting that BLCC may provide significant cost savings compared with FBCD.
Financial Performance Bank BNI Syariah Company
Authors: Rachmawati Diana Widhi 
Published: May 2018

ABSTRACTPT Bank BNI Syariah, one of them working are a big banking company is almost covering all over the country until now looked at pretty good company asset which are owned, so author conduct research in the title “Financial Performance PT Bank BNI Syariah in Solvability Ratio”. Financial Statement Analysis is aplication from tools and technical analysis financial report general aim and data to be related and estimation produce useful conclutions in business analysis. Financial Performance Analysis research used analysis methode is solvability ratio. General aim to give information finance performance PT Bank BNI Syariah development. Special goals is finance performance PT Bank BNI Syariah from Solvability Ratio”. This Sample is: PT Bank BNI Syariah. Final result which is research obtained it says finance performance PT Bank BNI Syariah from Solvability Ratio quite solvable, because this three point inside it contained increased. This development hope PT Bank BNI Syariah, to be remain consistent with trying to do breakthrough a company goals Key Words : Financial Performance PT Bank BNI Syariah
An Algorithm to Define the Optimum Biological Dose of Metronomic Chemotherapy
Authors: Bhattacharjee Atanu , Patil Vijay M. , Noronha Vanita , Joshi Amit , Prabhash Kumar 
Published: May 2018

Summary
The best effective dose of a chemotherapy is defined using the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of toxicity. It is possible that the toxicity of a dose may increase when the dose-response curve is not monotonic. In the case of metronomic chemotherapy (MC) a 1/10th level of MC dose is considered as a targeted dose of therapy and is safer in terms of toxicity levels. The objective of this study is to develop an algorithm based on the dose response model of MC to evaluate the best effective dose based on the molecular target agent. The molecular target agent is defined as the optimal biological dose achieved by the best effective dose, as the lowest dose with the highest rate of safety and efficacy. The first proposed design is parametric and assumes a logistic dose-efficacy curve for dose determination, and the second design uses quadratic regression to identify the optimal biological dose. We conducted extensive simulation studies to investigate the operating characteristics of the proposed designs. Simulation studies provide a possible way to decide on the best effective dose of MC to be considered in further phases through the finding of the optimal biological dose. The proposed design is assumed, with the threshold value of optimum biological dose (OBD), to detect the best dose of MC. This consistent design with specific dose response models can be recommended for practice.
Preface
Authors: Boyvalenkov Peter 
Published: May 2018

Abstract
This volume contains selected papers from the Eighth International Workshop on Optimal Codes and Related Topics (OCRT’2017) organized as minisymposium during the conference Mathematical days in Sofia (10-14 July 2017). This workshop was organized by the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. There were 37 participants and 26 contributed talks.
Antioxidant enzyme activities in rabbits under oxidative stress induced by high fat diet
Authors: Skowron Marta , Zalejska-Fiolka Jolanta , Błaszczyk Urszula , Chwalińska Ewa , Owczarek Aleksander , Birkner Ewa 
Published: May 2018

Abstract

Introduction
The aim of this study was to investigate whether the type and form of oil (raw/non-oxidised (N) or post-frying/oxidised (O)) consumed in high-fat diets affect the oxidative status of an organism, as observed by malondialdehyde (MDA) concentration as an oxidative factor and antioxidant enzyme activity.

Material and Methods
Fats in the diet came from rapeseed oil (R) and olive oil (O).

Results
The applied diet caused a decrease in MDA concentration (μmol/L) in serum in group RN from 2.94 ± 0.87 to 1.76 ± 0.13, in group ON from 2.45 ± 0.62 to 1.50 ± 0.10, and in group OO from 2.70 ± 1.16 to 1.84 ± 0.36. Meanwhile, MDA concentration (mmol/L) increased in blood haemolysate in group RO from 0.15 ± 0.07 to 0.22 ± 0.03 and in group OO from 0.17 ± 0.02 to 0.22 ± 0.02. The observed changes caused a response of the enzymatic antioxidant system in both models, especially followed by an increase in activities of total superoxide dismutase and its mitochondrial isoenzyme in all experimental groups, while its cytosolic isoenzyme activity increased only in ON and OO groups. Increased activity of glutathione peroxidase (GPX) in groups RN and RO and of catalase (CAT) in groups ON and OO was observed. Significant differences in responses to the different types and forms of oils were probably caused by the different oxidative stability of the studied oils.

Conclusion
This diet disturbed the body’s oxidative status; however, during the six-month study the enzymatic antioxidant system remained effective.
A Gap in Networked Publics?: A Comparison of Younger and Older Journalists’ Newsgathering Practices on Social Media
Authors: Brandtzaeg Petter Bae , Chaparro Domínguez María Ángeles 
Published: May 2018

Abstract
Several recent studies have examined how professional journalists use social media at work. However, we know little about the differences between younger and older journalists’ use of social media for newsgathering. We conducted 16 in-depth interviews comparing eight young journalists (median age = 24) with eight older journalists (median age = 50) in Norway. The younger journalists reported using multiple social media platforms, such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram, to collect politically significant information, news observations, sources and comments. By comparison, the older journalists reported relying heavily on elite sources on Twitter. This reluctance to use a variety of social media platforms may limit older journalists’ exposure to a variety of news sources. As a result, younger journalists seem to follow a more multi-perspectival approach to social media and may be more innovative in their newsgathering. Hence, younger journalists may be exposed to more diverse types of news sources than older journalists. Together, the findings indicate a generational gap in ‘networked publics’ concerning how younger and older journalists approach newsgathering in social media.
Connecting with Citizens: The Emotional Rhetoric of Norwegian and Danish Municipal Websites
Authors: Isaksson Maria , Flyvholm Jørgensen Poul Erik 
Published: May 2018

Abstract
This article suggests that current research on the use of new digital technologies by the public sector should move beyond its focus on their facility for e-government and e-democracy. It is important to observe that the same technologies can also be a resource for developing public enthusiasm and identification with local authorities by adopting a rhetoric of friendship. The backdrop of the study is the forthcoming Norwegian reform of municipal structure, informed by a similar reform in Denmark in 2006/2007. If Norway, like Denmark, significantly reduces its number of municipalities, the majority of municipalities will undergo significant change and risk losing citizens’ sense of local identity. Each new municipality will need to create meaningful community building to ease the public’s fear of losing their good life. The study examines how municipalities reach out to connect with their publics, and whether they employ emotional and engaging discourse to achieve this. Our data consist of twenty Norwegian and twenty Danish municipal websites.
SaltMod estimation of root-zone salinity Varadarajan and Purandara Application of SaltMod to estimate root-zone salinity in a command area
Authors: Varadarajan N. , Purandara B.K. 
Published: May 2018

Abstract
Waterlogging and salinity are the common features associated with many of the irrigation commands of surface water projects. This study aims to estimate the root zone salinity of the left and right bank canal commands of Ghataprabha irrigation command, Karnataka, India. The hydro-salinity model SaltMod was applied to selected agriculture plots at Gokak, Mudhol, Biligi and Bagalkot taluks for the prediction of root-zone salinity and leaching efficiency. The model simulated the soil-profile salinity for 20 years with and without subsurface drainage. The salinity level shows a decline with an increase of leaching efficiency. The leaching efficiency of 0.2 shows the best match with the actual efficiency under adequate drainage conditions. The model shows a steady increase, reaching the levels up to 8.0 decisiemens/metre (dS/m) to 10.6 dS/m at the end of the 20-year period under no drainage. If suitable drainage system is not provided, the area will further get salinised, thus making the land uncultivable. We conclude from the present study that it is necessary to provide proper drainage facilities to control the salinity levels in the study area.
Neurofibroma revealed as malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor: a case report
Authors: Sultana Nasreen , Sarker Azmal kabir , Faruquee Sajedur Reza , Rahman Mizanur , Haque Jasmine Ara 
Published: May 2018

Background:
Peripheral nerve sheath tumors (PNST) can be categorized into benign or malignant on the basis of imaging findings on ultrasonography (USG) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Case Presentation:
We report a case of a 28-year-old male presented with a huge swelling in his right forearm. While the features of MRI suggested neurofibroma, some of the features of USG were in favor of malignant PNST (MPNST). Finally, the histopathology and immunohistochemistry features were found to be consistent with that of MPNST.

Conclusion:
This case is an example of the additive value of USG over MRI in identification of MPNSTs that can be helpful for appropriate management.