bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Women’s experience of wearing a portable fetal-electrocardiogram device to monitor small-for-gestational age fetus in their home environment
Authors: Kapaya Habiba , Dimelow Emma R , Anumba Dilly 
Published: July 2018

Objective: To determine the acceptability, to women, of wearing a portable fetal electrocardiogram recording device at different stages of pregnancy and to gain insight into their experience of its use for long-periods of monitoring of small-for-gestational fetuses in the home environment. Methods: A qualitative study using both a questionnaire and focus group involving women with singleton pregnancy >24 weeks gestation, no evidence of fetal malformation and an estimated fetal weight below 10th gestational centile on ultrasound scan. Fetal heart rate recordings were collected for up to 20 h. Results: In total, 59 questionnaires were completed; 35 after wearing the monitor for the first time and an additional 24 from the women who wore the device for a second time. Six women participated in the focus group; the principal theme identified related to the practicality of the fetal electrocardiogram device. Other themes identified were the discomfort that resulted from wearing the monitor and the reassurance provided in knowing that the baby’s heart rate was being monitored. Conclusion: Long-term ambulatory fetal electrocardiogram monitoring is an acceptable method of monitoring small-for-gestational fetuses. Overall, women concluded that benefits of wearing the device outweighed any discomfort it caused.
Early-life exposure to severe famine and subsequent risk of depressive symptoms in late adulthood: the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study
Authors: Li Changwei , Miles Toni , Shen Luqi , Shen Ye , Liu Tingting , Zhang Mengxi , Li Shengxu , Huang Cheng 
Published: July 2018

BackgroundThe Chinese Great Famine caused widespread starvation in 1959–1961. Its long-term association with depressive symptoms has not been studied.AimsTo estimate the burden of depressive symptoms and the association of famine exposure with depressive symptoms.MethodThe China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study is a nationwide representative survey of 17 708 Chinese adults aged ≥45. Propensity score matching and modified Poisson regression were used to evaluate the association between self-reported famine exposure in early life and depressive symptoms among the overall participants. Such associations were also assessed by developmental stage using modified Poisson regression and logistic regression.ResultsThe prevalence of depressive symptoms was 26.2% (95% CI 25.1–27.3%) in 2011. As defined by loss of family members because of starvation, 11.6% (95% CI 10.1–13.1%) of this population experienced severe famine. When compared with participants who did not experience starvation, those who had experienced severe famine during fetal, mid-childhood, young-teenage and early-adulthood stages had 1.87 (95% CI 1.36–2.55), 1.54 (95% CI 1.23–1.94), 1.47 (95% CI 1.09–2.00) and 1.77 (95% CI 1.42–2.21) times higher odds of having depressive symptoms in late adulthood, respectively. The first two trimesters of pregnancy were a critical time window during the fetal stage when severe famine had a stronger association with depressive symptoms. Famine during infant, toddler, preschool or teenage stages was not associated with depressive symptoms. Overall, famine contributed to 13.6% of the depressive symptom burden in this population.ConclusionsThe Chinese Great Famine contributed substantially to the burden of depressive symptoms in China.Declaration of interestNone.
A Series of Two-Coordinate Group-15 Element (P, As, Sb, Bi) Centered Radicals Having Bulky Alkyl Groups
Authors: Ishida Shintaro , Hirakawa Fumiya , Iwamoto Takeaki 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
Two-coordinate group-15 element centered radicals that bear a lone pair and an unpaired electron on the same group-15 atoms have received much attention in group-15 element chemistry. We previously synthesized an isolable dialkylphosphinyl radical, 2,2,5,5-tetrakis(trimethylsilyl)-1-phosphacyclopentane-1-yl (1P) and its antimony and bismuth analogues (stibinyl radical 1Sb and bismuthinyl radical 1Bi) as persistent radicals. We report herein (1) synthesis of an isolable cyclic dialkylarsinyl radical 1As that exists in the radical form both in solution and in the solid state and (2) comprehensive study of a series of neutral two-coordinate pnictogen-centered radicals (1P, 1As, 1Sb, 1Bi) including UV-vis spectra, redox properties, and reactions.
Differences within Elite Female Tennis Players during an Incremental Field Test
Authors: BRECHBUHL CYRIL , GIRARD OLIVIER , MILLET GRÉGOIRE P. , SCHMITT LAURENT 
Published: July 2018

ABSTRACTPurposeTo compare technical and physiological responses between junior and professional female players during an incremental field test to exhaustion specific to tennis.MethodsTwenty-seven female players (n= 14 and 13 for juniors and professionals, respectively) completed an incremental field test to exhaustion specific to tennis, which consisted of hitting alternatively forehand and backhand strokes at increasing ball frequency (ball machine) every minute. Ball accuracy and ball velocity were determined by radar and video analysis for each stroke, in addition to cardiorespiratory responses (portable gas analyzer).ResultsThe stage corresponding to the second ventilatory threshold (+20.0%, P= 0.027), time to exhaustion (+18.9%,P= 0.002) and maximum oxygen uptake (+12.4%,P= 0.007) were higher in professionals than in juniors. The relative percentage of maximal HR was lower at both the first (−4.7%,P= 0.014) and the second (−1.3%,P= 0.018) ventilatory thresholds in professionals. Backhand ball velocity was the only technical parameter that displayed larger (+7.1%, P= 0.016) values in professionals.ConclusionsCompared with juniors, female professional tennis players possess higher exercise capacity, maximal and submaximal aerobic attributes along with faster backhand stroke velocities during an incremental field test specific to tennis.
Usos políticos del concepto de seguridad humana: securitización de la violación de derechos humanos y del subdesarrollo en el escenario internacional
Authors: Muñoz Tejada Julián Andrés 
Published: July 2018

En este artículo se hace una revisión documental sobre algunos usos políticos del concepto ‘seguridad humana’ en el escenario internacional. El artículo muestra cómo esos usos en el escenario internacional se concretaron en procesos de securitización en torno a la violación de derechos humanos y el subdesarrollo en algunos contextos. Se explora cómo se formaron discursos de seguridad humana claramente diferenciables, lo que confirma el carácter equívoco de los conceptos en la política y cómo, si se estudian los usos que determinados actores les dieron en contextos específicos, se pueden conocer sus significados.
Understanding structures of Collaborative Design Innovation (CDI) management practices: A strategic brand alignment approach
Authors: Nedergaard Nicky 
Published: July 2018

AbstractThis article sets out to explain structures of design management practices around the implementation of product innovation strategies that rely on collaborations with external design consultants, what this article refers to as Collaborative Design Innovation (CDI) strategies. Whilst design management practices for implementing collaborative approaches to product design innovation have been widely described in design and innovation management literatures, we still know very little about the organizational mechanisms affecting such structures and configurations of design management practices. This study aims to build theoretical explanations as to how we may understand structures of enacted CDI management practices, which is approached through analyses of how firms strive to strategically align design management practices and (corporate) brand management. First, the article presents a theoretical framework for analysing such strategic alignment by elaborating relational perspectives on different strategic approaches to brand management – conceptualized as ‘brand logics’ – and CDI management practices. Second, this framework is then applied to a multiple case study of six Danish small- and medium-sized enterprises operating in the Danish interior design industry. Through within- and cross-case grounded analyses empirical findings reveal relational patterns between two brand logics and two dominant structures of design management practices. As the main contribution of the article, findings suggest that observed differences in enacted structures of CDI management practices across case-companies may be explained on the basis of understanding firm dominant brand logics. Implications for design management theory and practice conclude the article.
Making sense of dress: On sensory perspectives of wardrobe research
Authors: Skjold Else 
Published: July 2018

AbstractThis article displays selected findings from a line of so-called ‘wardrobe method’ interviews conducted in the period 2010–16, in which the sensory system plays a particularly important role. The research approach of the project represents a fusion, on the one hand, of addressing the body as important within fashion and dress research and, on the other, the emphasis on user experiences and practices within the area of design research that also highlight sensory, utilitarian and symbolic aspects. Synthesizing the two research areas in the interview technique of clustering, the author shows how she has engaged with sensory perspectives of dressing in her field work, as well as in her analysis. As such, the overall departure for the article is the idea that user- and practice-oriented approaches from within design research are particularly well fitted to enrich the understanding of the way in which dress culture is not only something that has to do with visual display, but very much so with sensory experience as a tool for sense-making.
RANKL and TNF-α-induced JNK/SAPK Osteoclastogenic Signaling Pathway was Inhibited by Caffeic Acid in RAW-D Cells
Authors: Sandra Ferry , Briskila Junita , Ketherin Ketherin 
Published: July 2018

Caffeic acid, a natural substance found majorly in fruits, grains, and herbs, is known to have therapeutic benefits. One of which is to inhibit bone resorption by targeting osteoclastogenesis through inhibition of the Cathepsin K, p38 Mitogen-activated Protein Kinase (MAPK), Nuclear Factor of Activated T-cells c1 (NFATc1) and Nuclear Factor kB (NFkB). Besides p38 MAPK, the c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) / stress-activated protein kinases (SAPK), another member of MAPK family, has been reported to play important roles in osteoclastogenesis. Hence, current study was undertaken in order to investigate mechanism of Caffeic Acid towards JNK/SAPK pathway. Tartrate Resistant Acid Phosphatase (TRAP) staining was performed on caffeic acid-treated and RANKL-TNFα-induced RAW-D cells. Western blot analysis was performed to detect JNK/SAPK and phosphorylated-JNK/SAPK. Protein bands were quantified and statistically analyzed. Treatment of 10 μg/mL Caffeic Acid inhibited 20 ng/mL RANKL and 1 ng/mL TNFα-induced RAW-D differentiation into TRAP+ osteoclast-like polynuclear cells. Induction of 20 ng/mL of RANKL and 1 ng/mL of TNFα for 0.2 or 1 hour, significantly increase phosphorylation of JNK/SAPK as compared with control. Treatment of 10 µg/mL Caffeic Acid significantly inhibited the 20 ng/mL of RANKL and 1 ng/mL of TNFα-induced phosphorylation of JNK/SAPK. Taken together, Caffeic Acid could inhibit the RANKL and TNFα-induced osteoclastogenesis through JNK/SAPK.
ΑΝΑΛΥΣΙΣ ΠΕΡΙ ΤΑ ΣΧΗΜΑΤΑ Restoring Aristotle’s Lost Diagrams of the Syllogistic Figures
Authors: Wesoły Marian 
Published: July 2018

The article examines the relevance of Aristotle’s analysis that concerns the syllogistic figures. On the assumption that Aristotle’s analytics was inspired by the method of geometric analysis, we show how Aristotle used the three terms (letters), when he formulated the three syllogistic figures. So far it has not been appropriately recognized that the three terms — the major, the middle and the minor one — were viewed by Aristotle syntactically and predicatively in the form of diagrams. Many scholars have misunderstood Aristotle in that in the second and third figure the middle term is outside and that in the second figure the major term is next to the middle one, whereas in the third figure it is further from it. By means of diagrams, we have elucidated how this perfectly accords with Aristotle's planar and graphic arrangement. In the light of these diagrams, one can appropriately capture the definition of syllogism as a predicative set of terms. Irrespective of the tricky question concerning the abbreviations that Aristotle himself used with reference to these types of predication, the reconstructed figures allow us better to comprehend the reductions of syllogism to the first figure. We assume that the figures of syllogism are analogous to the figures of categorical predication, i.e., they are specific syntactic and semantic models. Aristotle demanded certain logical and methodological competence within analytics, which reflects his great commitment and contribution to the field.
Fungal assemblages associated with commercial bivalve species in coastal waters of the Sea of Japan, Russia
Authors: Borzykh Oleg G. , Zvereva Lubov V. 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
A mycological study of three major commercial bivalve species, Yesso scallop Mizuhopecten yessoensis, Pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas, and bay mussel Mytilus trossulus, from the coastal waters off Rikord Island (Peter the Great Bay, Sea of Japan) has been conducted. A total of 52 species of filamentous fungi from 19 genera of ascomycetes (and their anamorphic stages) and zygomycetes were isolated from shells and internal organs of the examined bivalves. Thirty-eight species (18 genera) of filamentous fungi were isolated from Yesso scallop, 21 species (eight genera) from Pacific oyster and 10 species (seven genera) from bay mussel. The studied bivalves showed a low degree of similarity in the diversity of the filamentous fungi. The identified filamentous fungi of the genera Aspergillus, Penicillium, Cladosporium, Chaetomium, etc. belong to a group of opportunistically pathogenic and toxigenic microorganisms that can cause mycoses and mycotoxicoses in aquatic animals.
A generalized class of correlated run shock models
Authors: Yalcin Femin , Eryilmaz Serkan , Bozbulut Ali Riza 
Published: July 2018

AbstractIn this paper, a generalized class of run shock models associated with a bivariate sequence {(Xi, Yi)}i≥1 of correlated random variables is defined and studied. For a system that is subject to shocks of random magnitudes X1, X2, ... over time, let the random variables Y1, Y2, ... denote times between arrivals of successive shocks. The lifetime of the system under this class is defined through a compound random variable T = ∑Nt=1 Yt , where N is a stopping time for the sequence {Xi}i≤1 and represents the number of shocks that causes failure of the system. Another random variable of interest is the maximum shock size up to N, i.e. M = max {Xi, 1≤i≤ N}. Distributions of T and M are investigated when N has a phase-type distribution.
Constructions of copulas with given diagonal (and opposite diagonal) sections and some generalizations
Authors: Fernández-Sánchez Juan , Úbeda-Flores Manuel 
Published: July 2018

Abstract We review various methods for constructing bivariate copulas with given diagonal sections from seminal work to the most recent research on copulas with given diagonal and opposite diagonal sections. A survey on a generalization of copulas with given diagonal plane sections in higher dimensions and other sections that generalize the diagonal and opposite diagonal sections is of particular interest.
The effects of nanoparticles on morphology and thermal properties of erythritol/polyvinyl alcohol phase change composite fibers
Authors: Che Haishan , Chen Qianqiao , Zhong Qin , He Si 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
Erythritol (E)/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) phase change composite fibers in which PVA acts as supporting material and different contents of erythritol act as phase change materials (PCMs) were prepared by electrospinning. The effects of different nanoparticles on fiber morphology and thermal properties of composites were also studied. The morphology and thermal properties were characterized by using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), differential scanning calorimetery (DSC) and a thermal conductivity test, respectively. The results showed E/PVA composite fibers were cylindrical with a smooth surface. The content of erythritol in composites could reach a high of 80 wt% with good shape stability, and a high enthalpy value of 258.9 J/g after 100 thermal cycles. The effects of nanoparticles on composites were mainly embodied in decreasing average fiber diameters (AFDs), phase change temperatures and enthalpies with the increase of particle concentrations, and improving fiber stability and thermal conductivity. Among them, the smallest AFDs (0.56 μm) and the lowest heat loss rate (1.0%) were obtained from composites with 4% nano C and 4% nano Al2O3, respectively. The 4% nano SiO2 composites possessed the best shape stability. In addition, the composites that contains 4% nano carbon could decrease the erythritol’s supercooling of 7.55°C, and showed the highest thermal conductivity of 1.55 W/m·K, which was 167% of E/PVA composites. These results demonstrate that E/PVA composites possess high enthalpy values while they improve shape stability and thermal conductivity.
Forest biodiversity and production potential of post-mining landscape: opting for afforestation or leaving it to spontaneous development?
Authors: Vacek Zdeněk , Cukor Jan , Vacek Stanislav , Podrázský Vilém , Linda Rostislav , Kovařík Jakub 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
Land reclamation of post-mining sites strongly influences not only diversity and biomass of frequently studied ground vegetation, but also diversity of forest ecosystem. In most cases, spoil heaps are afforested after coal mining, but some reclaimed sites are left to spontaneous development, such as our study locality – surroundings of the Sokolov town, Czech Republic. Structure, species diversity and production potential were studied on three heap sites, artificially afforested by pedunculate oak (Quercus robur L.), black alder (Alnus glutinosa [L.] Gaertn) and silver birch (Betula pendula Roth) stands, and compared with three permanent research plots (PRP) left to natural succession processes with prevailing European aspen (Populus tremula L.), goat willow (Salix caprea L.) and also with silver birch. The timber production increased from the willow stand (28 m3 ha−1) to birch ones (97 m3 ha−1, all 45 years old). The mean stand volumes were significantly higher on afforested PRPs (74 m3 ha−1) than on succession PRPs (51 m3 ha−1), just as tree diameters. However, in terms of production quality, occurrence of breaks was significantly higher on afforested PRPs (15%) compared to succession PRPs (7%), while the opposite situation was observed in the stem quality. Horizontal structure of trees was regular on afforested PRPs, while spatial pattern on succession PRPs was aggregated. The highest differences in favor of succession PRPs was found in species richness and total stand diversity. These results imply a need for combined approaches in post-mining landscape management to support economic benefit and especially ecological value.
Health promoting behaviors of staff in a university of medical sciences in southeast of Iran
Authors: Farokhzadian Jamileh , Forughameri Golnaz , Mohseny Maryam 
Published: July 2018

Abstract

Background
Health promoting behaviors are appropriate indicators to determine individuals’ health status. The staff of a health care system plays an important role in enhancing health promoting behaviors in society; therefore, the present study is aimed to evaluate health promoting behaviors of the staff in a university of medical sciences.

Methods
A descriptive study was conducted on 140 staff of the Kerman University of Medical Sciences in the southeast of Iran. Data were collected using the Persian version of the Health Promotion Lifestyle Profile-II questionnaire with six dimensions of spiritual growth, health responsibility, interpersonal relationships, stress management, exercise and physical activity and nutrition habits. The data were analyzed using SPSS (version 18), descriptive statistics, Student’s t-test and analysis of variance (ANOVA).

Results
The mean of health promoting behaviors of the staff was at the moderate level (2.22 ± 0.10). The highest and lowest means were related to the dimensions of nutrition habits (2.75 ± 0.29) and exercise and physical activity (1.70 ± 0.24), respectively. There was a significant difference in the scores of health promotion behaviors based on age, so that the health promoting behaviors in the age group younger than 40 years old were higher than that in other age groups (p = 0.04).

Conclusion
Some health promoting behaviors such as exercise and physical activity have not been appropriately merged into daily life. It is recommended to provide educational programs for all aspects of health promoting behaviors of the staff’s health in order to promote productivity.
Modeling of Dielectric and Thermal Properties of Protein-Enriched Instant Noodles as a Function of Food Chemical Composition
Authors: Pongpichaiudom Aujcharaporn , Songsermpong Sirichai , Tang Juming , Sablani Shyam 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
Dielectric property measurement instruments are expensive and not readily available. Hence, models of the dielectric and thermal properties of protein-enriched instant noodles (PEIN) were developed as a function of the product moisture, protein, ash, fat, carbohydrate, and crude fiber contents. The chicken meat, egg yolk, and seaweed in PEIN varied from 0 to 30, 0 to 15, and 0 to 6 g/100 g flour, respectively. Results revealed that protein, fat, and ash contents of PEIN increased by chicken meat, egg yolk, and seaweed supplementation. Regression equations indicated that the moisture and protein contents significantly (P ≤ 0.05) increased, while the fat content decreased the dielectric and thermal properties. The R2 values of the dielectric constant and loss factor, thermal conductivity, and specific heat equations were 0.75, 0.87, 0.78, and 0.98, respectively. Finally, no significant differences (P > 0.05) between the properties values predicted from the model equations and the experimental data (not included in the development of model equations) was observed which indicated a good model fit.
Effects of Chickpea-Based Leavening Extract on Physical, Textural and Sensory Properties of White Wheat Bread
Authors: Gül Hülya , Hayıt Fatma , Acar Cansu , Kurt Neslihan , Dizlek Halef 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the effects of chickpea-based leavening extract (CLE) on certain white wheat bread characteristics. CLE increased the loaf volume, height and redness while it reduced the moisture, lightness and yellowness of the bread. Although crumb hardness of CLE bread was observed to be higher than commercial baker’s yeast (CBY; Saccharomyces cerevisiae) bread on the first day, this value did not show any significant difference during two days storage. Adhesiveness and chewiness of CLE bread were affected significantly, whereas springiness was not. Loaf volume, symmetry, crust colour, crust structure, texture, mouthfeel, odour, general acceptability and purchasing intent of CLE bread was scored higher as a result of sensorial analyses. We concluded that CLE could be used in breadmaking as an alternative to CBY for consumers who want a different taste and flavour. The use of CLE can be made widespread by performing and standardising the commercial production.