bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Trends in Bariatric Surgery Procedures among Patients with ESKD in the United States
Authors: Sheetz Kyle H. , Woodside Kenneth J. , Shahinian Vahakn B. , Dimick Justin B. , Montgomery John R. , Waits Seth A. 
Published: July 2019

Background and objectives
Despite the potential for improving health status or increasing access to transplantation, national practice patterns for bariatric surgery in obese patients with ESKD are poorly understood. The purpose of this study was to describe current trends in surgical care for this population.

Design, setting, participants, & measurements
Using 100% Medicare data, we identified all beneficiaries undergoing bariatric surgery in the United States between 2006 and 2016. We evaluated longitudinal practice patterns using linear regression models. We also estimated risk-adjusted complications, readmissions, and length of stay using Poisson regression for patients with and without ESKD.

Results
The number of patients with ESKD undergoing bariatric surgery increased ninefold between 2006 and 2016. The proportional use of sleeve gastrectomy increased from <1% in 2006 to 84% in 2016. For sleeve gastrectomy, complication rates were similar between patients with and without ESKD (3.4% versus 3.6%, respectively; difference, −0.3%; 95% confidence interval, −1.3% to 0.1%; P=0.57). However, patients with ESKD had more readmissions (8.6% versus 5.4%, respectively; difference, 3.2%; 95% confidence interval, 1.9% to 4.6%; P<0.001) and slightly longer hospitals stays (2.2 versus 1.9 days, respectively; difference, 0.3; 95% confidence interval, 0.1 to 0.4; P<0.001).

Conclusions
This study suggests that laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy has replaced Roux-en-Y gastric bypass as the most common bariatric surgical procedure in patients with ESKD. The data also demonstrate a favorable complication profile in patients with sleeve gastrectomy.
La tasa de inflación en México, 2000-2007
Authors: Díaz Carreño Miguel Ángel , Vergara González Reyna 
Published: July 2019

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">Desde principios de la década de los ochenta, la política económica del país se ha enfocado en la reducción de los altos niveles inflacionarios aun a costa de un menor crecimiento económico, con los efectos negativos sobre el empleo que esto implica. Entre otras razones, se argumenta que en períodos de alta inflación la capacidad adquisitiva del ingreso de la población se reduce, la tasa de interés se incrementa, la competitividad del país en los mercados internacionales desciende y que los precios relativos dejan de cumplir su función esencial de contribuir a una asignación eficiente de los recursos productivos. En México, la transformación del proceso inflacionario durante los últimos treinta años, según Ramos y Torres (2006), brinda la oportunidad de comparar las características estructurales de una economía que ha experimentado una alta inflación en el pasado pero que ha tenido éxito en reducirla a niveles bajos y estables. El deterioro de las finanzas públicas, originado por políticas expansivas que dominaron el escenario en los años ochenta, generó altos y persistentes<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>déficit que culminaron en una crisis de deuda y un nivel de inflación excesivo.</span></p>
El uso de la gamificación para el fomento de la educación inclusiva
Authors: Rodríguez Jiménez Carmen , Ramos Navas-Parejo Magdalena , Santos Villalba María Jesús , Fernández Campoy Juan Miguel 
Published: July 2019

La gamificación y su aplicación a la educación es una tendencia cada vez más implantada en las aulas de todos los niveles educativos. Al mismo tiempo, la inclusión de todo el alumnado es una temática de relevancia en la literatura científica y que sigue siendo objeto de debate e investigación. Con este artículo se quiere poner de relieve el uso de la gamificación como un medio para fomentar la inclusión del alumnado en general, y del alumnado que presenta algún tipo de NEAE (Necesidades Específicas de Apoyo Educativo), en particular. Reconocemos en la inclusión educativa un modelo de actuación que apuesta por ofrecer una enseñanza de calidad a todo el alumnado y que identifica en la diversidad, un valor inherente y enriquecedor. La revisión bibliográfica realizada pone de manifiesto las ventajas que supone la gamificación como herramienta facilitadora de la inclusión educativa y la necesidad de ir introduciendo esta metodología activa en las aulas, todo ello, con el fin de conseguir una mayor motivación e implicación por parte de los docentes y discentes en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje.
Training of Trainers at Operational and Strategic Levels
Authors: Angelov Grudi , Tashkov Dimitar , Enev Emil 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
At the beginning of the twenty-first century, understanding of transformation encompasses not only organizational and structural processes, but also processes related to the literacy of those who deal with transformation. The paper does not analyze the literal meaning of the concept of literacy as reading and writing abilities. Within the Armed Forces system, literacy can be considered from several aspects - doctrinal, managerial, methodological, psychological, pedagogical and technical. Since transformation is not an one-time act, but a permanent function of the National Security System, it is necessary to emphasize the importance of the continuity of the process of developing literacy of today’s leaders. The purpose of this paper is to present some of the arguments for the need of transformation of literacy (knowledge and skills) of the leaders of the transformation processes at the operational and tactical levels, so that they are able to skillfully apply the modern technological innovations in the preparation of the management bodies of the Armed Forces.
Actions of the Islamic State (ISIS) in Europe
Authors: Bąk Tomasz 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
This article contains information on the activities of a terrorist organisation — the Islamic State (ISIS) — in Europe. Organisational structures of this association, as well as principles of its functioning and preparation of terrorist attacks have been described. The paper also presents a quantitative list of the attacks carried out in Europe in recent years. An important element of the article is the description of actions taken against ISIS by individual European countries.
The Influence of the Operational Environment on the Process of Planning Military Actions
Authors: Grigoraş Constantin 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
The international security environment is constantly changing. Ensuring the success of the fight against the new threats can be achieved by understanding the operational environment that is becoming increasingly more complex in the context of the profound changes in the political, social and economic environment of the past decade and of the advanced technologies that create new challenges for all forces with responsibilities in the field of national defense and security, regional and global. The trends in the current operational environment, based on the analysis of the conflicts of the last decades, lead to a new approach to the development of military capabilities, the process of planning, organizing and conducting military actions, the ways of achieving victory in the new conditions imposed by the realities of the battlefield.
European Armed Forces Where to?
Authors: Grigoraş Constantin , Ianoşiu-Hangan Florian 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
The permanent structured cooperation in the security and defence policy has been introduced through the Lisbon Treaty. It considered an opportunity for countries that are members of the EU to cooperate more tightly in the security and defence domain. This permanent state of cooperation in the defence domain will allow the member countries that are willing and able to develop common defence capabilities to invest in common projects and improve the contribution and operational availability of their armed forces.
Aspects Regarding the Particularities of the Military Actions in the War of the Future
Authors: Solescu Daniel 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
The topic “the War of the Future” is and will always be a current issue of high relevance for both military staff and politicians. The war is a complex social phenomenon determined by many factors: political, economic, cultural, religious, technological, etc., which in the context of globalization suffer rapid and profound transformations. Due to changes in these factors, everything that is related to the armed forces is inevitably altered and here we refer to: dimensions, structures, training, equipment and weapons, doctrines, organizing, planning and the spatial and temporal magnitude of military actions and operations, their effects and, of course, consequences.
Enhancements to Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Method, Aiming to Improve Risk Management in the Knowledge-Based Organizations
Authors: Cupşan Vlad Ciprian , Țîţu Mihail Aurel , Pop Gheorghe Ioan 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
This paper presents the current state of risk management in the knowledge-based organisations and the importance of a preventive approach, with emphasis on the aerospace and defence industry, as well as gives detailed information on the Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) method, in its current known state. In order to generate enhancements to the Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) method, the strong and weak points are analysed and specific solutions are proposed for the weak points, such as occurrence scoring, with the goal of enhancing the Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) method and, in general, of improving risk management in the knowledge-based organizations. In conclusion, the paper evaluates the improvements generated by the proposed solutions, compared to the current known method, in order to establish the value added by the enhancements.
Features of Human Resources Management in the Romanian Army, in the Context of N.A.T.O. and E.U. Integration
Authors: Drăghici Aurelia Teodora , Spînu Adina Eleonora 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
According to its purpose, statute and powers well defined in the Constitution, the Romanian Army can defend only the interests of the Romanian nation which has defined, in time, its place and role in society. It is well known that the Military institution has represented a main component of the social and political life during our whole evolution of the Romanian State and the existence of the Romanian nation was always circumcised by its presence. The officer`s body and the hole army played a vital role in promoting the ideas of national interest, especially in the last one and a half century. To thisit is added the high value of the defense function and of the military institution, which played a special role in the risen credibility of the army throughout the civil society, considering all the threats that the Romanian nation and State had faced.
Promotion of the Military Profession, Recruitment and Selection of Candidates. Conceptual Delimitations
Authors: Drăghici Aurelia Teodora , Spînu Adina Eleonora 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Romania’s security interests and objectives, the army missions in the current geopolitical context and Romania’s obligations as a member of NATO have imposed the continuation of the process of quantitative and qualitative restructuring of the human resources and determined the decision to renounce compulsory military service in favor of the one based on volunteering, starting with the first of January of 2007. The transition from the army based on compulsory military service to the one based on voluntary service imposed the repositioning of the military profession on the Romanian labor market, especially in relation to the competition represented by other similar institutions.
The Premises of the Appearance of the Education Concept for Sustainable Development
Authors: Halmaghi Elisabeta-Emilia , Moşteanu Ruxandra 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Paradoxically, the more educated and wealthier the society is, the greater the negative impact on the environment, because the consumption needs are higher, which leads to an increase in the pollution of the environmental factors. This leads us to the conclusion that, in order to achieve sustainable development, education of the population is not sufficient. The link between sustainable development and education is very complex, and the challenge faced by mankind is to educate the population to become a factor of change.
Perspectives on the Risk in Military Capabilities Management
Authors: Iancu Dumitru , Dinicu Anca , Mănescu Gabriel 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
The need for efficient management of defense-related resources has become a primary objective for every nation, regardless of whether it belongs to an alliance or not. Current societal challenges generate a series of redrafts of how these resources are managed. Only a quantitative approach to defense resources is no longer a solution, but an integrated medium and long-term approach is an appropriate solution to the new security environment. The risk, as a component of military capabilities management, should be carefully analyzed, localized and treated in order not to jeopardize the effectiveness of the use of defense resources.
Relation Between Change Management and Crisis Management: Survey Evidence
Authors: Kuzmanova Mariana , Ivanov Ivaylo 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Crises are more often perceived as a common phenomenon which requires adequate managers’ reaction and response. Nevertheless, changes have long become an element of standard management activity to support the long-term development of modern organizations. Organizations in the information and communications technology sector (ICT) face a number of challenges: intensive innovations, high R&D expenditures, widespread ICT penetration in all areas of the economy and society, shorter product life cycle, increase of crisis phenomena, etc. The purpose of this publication is to present the results of an empirical survey on the practice of linking solutions in the field of change management and crisis management among organizations in the ICT sector in Bulgaria. Achieving this goal requires solving the following tasks: examining the essence of both change management and crisis management and the need to combine their decisions; analyzing respondents’ opinions on their understanding of the different types of changes and crises experienced by organizations in the ICT sector in their development process as well as on the management activity of managers.
The Applicability of the First Stage of 5S Methodology to Improve the Quality of Processes in Military Organizations
Authors: Moro Nicolae , Ilie Florin 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
The paper addresses the first step of the 5S methodology, a widespread methodology in organizations that has as its primary focus the continuous improvement of the quality of material goods production processes or customer service delivery. This methodology has a very good application area within the defence system because this field is essentially based on a very strong organizational culture with a number of specific rigor and standards that contribute to the implementation of the five concrete stages of this methodology. In a synthetic analysis of these types of organizations, it is obvious that these activities necessary for the application of this useful tool for the organization of jobs have a solid foundation but it should be restructured according to the criteria set out in the 5S methodology.
The State of Nominal Convergence in Romania in the Context of Joining the Euro Area
Authors: Bătuşaru Cristina Maria 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
The repeated postponement of the deadlines set for Romania’s accession to the Eurozone as well as the challenges facing the nominal convergence criteria raised many questions among the European community regarding the competitiveness of the Romanian economy in relation to the economies of the European countries adopting the single currency. The present paper aims to present the current state of nominal convergence our country manages to achieve and to import compliance with these criteria by exemplifying the concept of optimal monetary areas. The adoption of the single currency must be achieved in the context of sustainable convergence that guarantees the minimization of costs caused by the renunciation of national monetary policy. To achieve this goal, the present paper presents the optimal context that Romania’s shift to the single currency should take into account in order to maximize its benefits from the beginning of this irreversible process.
The Economy of Romanian Naval Transports in the Period 1990 – 2000
Authors: Corduneanu Dumitru 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
This article analyses the restructuring and evolution of the most important elements of naval infrastructure which laid the base of The Economy of the Romanian Naval Transports, during the transition period: 1990 – 2000.
Also, this article attempts to determine the total value of assets on the main components of the system infrastructure, following the next issues:
• Ways of Communication on the Water;
• River and Sea Ports;
• Naval Industry;
• National Merchant Fleet-river, maritime and oceanic fishing fleet.
We mention that this article is the latest in a series of four articles that analyses, in a unitary conception, the formation and evolution of the main elements of the Naval Transportation System of the last century, at the level of four reference periods: the pre-war period (1900-1914); the interwar period (1919-1939); socialist period (1950-1990) and transition period (1990-2000).
Analysis of the Use of Labor Force in a Patrimonial Entity
Authors: Pîrvuţ Valentin , Huseraş Alin 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Under the conditions of the transition to a competitive economy, the human factor has a dominant role in the process of including the efficiency of the organization on a vibrating trajectory, hence the important significance of evaluating the performance of the personnel from the perspective of the utilization of human resources. Thus, it is fully justified to speak of the efficiency of the use of human resources as an essential component of the general concept of economic efficiency. If the efficiency of the use of human resources is sometimes reduced to the integral time of work in the specialized literature, the emphasis being placed on the quantitative side, a correction is demanded in the modern sense. The efficient use of human resources needs to keep pace with the qualitative aspect, which includes the totality of personnel operations: recruiting, selection, training, evaluation, promotion, social dialogue and motivational system.
Financing Alternatives of Micro Enterprises (II Practical Application)
Authors: Ṭḯrlea Mariana Rodica 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
One Micro-enterprises can benefit from state aid only when they demonstrate that, at the time of the on-line completion of the business plan, they meet cumulatively the eligibility criteria imposed by the funding authority. These criteria are minimal and binding for fund applicants and are conditioned as micro-enterprises: 1. to be organized either according to the Law on Commercial Companies no. 31/1990 or according to Law on co-operation no. 1/2005, republished; 2. are small and medium-sized enterprises; 3. are registered at the national trade registry office; 3. have integral private share capital; 4. have their registered office and / or working place; 5. the subject-matter of the activity is authorized and eligible according to the requirements of the aid scheme at the time of submitting the request for reimbursement; 6. the activity takes place in Romania; 7. does not have obligations to the consolidated budget of the state; 8. is not in bankruptcy, is not in dissolution, is not in judicial reorganization, is not in liquidation, is not subject to forced execution, is not in insolvency or bankruptcy, does not have temporary suspended activity or has operational closure.
Initiation/Commencement of Criminal Prosecution in the New Criminal Procedure Code
Authors: Cercel Fănică 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
The initiation of criminal prosecution is always preceded by the notification of criminal investigation bodies (or the disclosure) about the commission of a crime, since it is not possible to start the criminal trial in the absence of such notification. Another (negative) condition is the nonexistence of any of the cases provided by art. 16 of the Criminal Procedure Code, otherwise they are closed prior to the commencement of criminal prosecution.The procedural act by which the prosecution is initiated, according to Article 305, paragraph 2, of the Criminal Procedure Code is the ordinance. The commencement of criminal prosecution is always ordered in respect of the offense, even if the person who committed the offense is indicated in the notice.
Creating and Maintaining a Secure and Safe Environment on a Challenged Civilian University Campus in Papua New Guinea
Authors: Sali Garry , Betasolo Mirzi , Gilder Eric 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
The article introduces the challenges of maintaining effective security (of both personnel and property) on a 220 hectare rural/suburban University campus, The Papua New Guinea University of Technology, located on the outskirts of Lae, the second-largest city in Papua New Guinea, serves as its main port and manufacturing hub. Since the Independence of Papua New Guinea in 1975, the city of Lae, the University (of approximately 3000 students, and 1500 academic, technical, and administrative and staff) and its surrounding communities have faced increasing pressing security issues, some caused by internal (on campus) and others by external (off campus) factors. After a long, politically motivated student boycott in 2016 (which ended up with destruction of varied University properties and the death of a student), the University has endeavoured to create a safe campus environment by employing quantitative modelling predictive techniques, cost-effective technologies and appropriate social-psychological insights aimed at transcending extant tribal mindsets (the country is noted for having over 800 tribes and languages across its widely space geography of 462,840 Km and approximately 7 million population). Tribal conflict is a constant concern for the police and governing authorities, an inhibitor of balanced social and economic development of the resource-rich country.
The Role of Ombudsman Institutions in Defending the Rights of Military Personnel
Authors: Stoian Alexandru 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
The Ombudsman type institutions are appointed to investigate individuals’ complaints against public authority and represent important actors in human rights protection system and in implementing democratic controls of the security system. These institutions have the task of interrupting human rights and the fundamental freedoms of armed force personnel, as well as ensuring the over-protection and prevention of defamation of armed forces. At the European level, the institutions of the Ombudsman are particularly important for ensuring the accountability of public authorities outside the contradictory environment of the courts. Ombudsman’s general institutions are mandated to receive complaints about all or almost all state organs, and their attributions concern all public services and government branches, including the armed forces. In addition, the ombudsman institutions with exclusive jurisdiction are independent and have exclusive jurisdiction over the armed forces, usually civilian and independent of the military command chain. Also, the Ombudsman institutions operating within the army can be identified and these are not completely independent, most often subordinated to the defense ministry and receive money from the defense budget.