bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Unhealthy Eating Practices: Identification of Contributing Factors amongst the Youth in Shimla
Authors: Berry Karan 
Published: June 2018

Eating habits have been a major concern amongst the youth as a determinant of health status.
There has been a major change in the eating habits of the young, with an increase in consumption of animal products, starchy food (fries and potato chips) and fats. Eating out is on the rise and is likely to be associated with a much higher intake of calories and fats. Working conditions often demand long, irregular hours in front of computers, with fast food and aerated soft drinks within easy reach. Peer pressure is significantly responsible for a dramatic rise in alcohol and smoking (India Today, 2013).
This qualitative study aims to assess the pattern of eating habits and its contributing factors along with defining the areas where prevention, intervention and education can play a vital role in guiding the youth towards healthy eating habits. Several unhealthy eating habits researched through available secondary resources and collection of contributing factors through interviews and questionnaire response of the youth form the methodology for this study.
Gender Distinctions and Gender Neutrality: Towards a Gender Egalitarian Ethics
Authors: Islam Merina 
Published: June 2018

The general mission of feminist philosophy is to correct whatever male biases may exist in the mainstream philosophical traditions . Thus western feminist philosophers investigate and challenge the ways in which western traditions have so long been participating in subordinating women or in rationalizing their subordination . By questioning the gender insensitivity of ethics and philosophy , feminism attempts to reveal various forms of subjugation of women operating through laws , institutions , customs , social theories , and cultural values. Feminism aims at coming up with a better design for society , based on a thorough review and rethinking of gendered positioning of human beings.
Management of Eco-Tourism Sites: A Case Study of the Ajanta Caves
Authors: Ragde Rajesh , Swant Madhuri T 
Published: June 2018

In the International tourism parlance India is perceived as a Cultural Destination and the foreign tourists visiting India for the first time find it so fascinating that quite a few of them come again and again to enjoy the "Indian Experience". No wonder India is one such destination in the world where international tourists spend maximum days once they arrive in the country. India is replete with heritage resources in the form of art, architecture and archaeology besides other cultural expressions like performing arts, dance, drama, fairs, festivals and the like. These cultural expressions constitute potential recreation resources. These resources, coupled with heritage, contribute to the richness of any landscape which can attract innumerable tourists looking for the "cultural experience".The general conference of UNESCO adopted a resolution in 1972 creating thereby a convention concerning the protection of the world 's cultural and natural heritage. The main objective of this forum was to define the world heritage, enlist sites and monuments from the member countries, the protection of which is the concern of mankind. The convention defined world heritage and drew a list of world heritage which included 378 cultural properties / sites. In India it has identified 28 sites, which are star attractions for intemational and domestic tourist. The paper makes introspection in various managerial aspects focusing mainly on the environmental impacts and problems in conservation and preservation of the World Heritage Site of Ajanta Caves, its paintings and environment in the vicinity of the cave.
An Over view of Tourism Disasters strategies to rstore fading out destinations
Authors: Varghese Bindi 
Published: June 2018

Tourism can be vulnerable to disasters and, being fragmented its response is often difficult to initiate and coordinate. In an era of considerable disasters and uncertainly, many destinations have been made alarmingly aware of the fickle nature of tourism. Peak industry bodies, academicians and professionals advocate the introduction of risk/crisis management strategies as a means to prepare against adverse and operational capacity of any destination. The healthy operation of tourism would relate to develop a knowledge management framework for tourism disaster management at various levels.
‘Upright, Whole, and Free’: Eschatological Union with God
Authors: Timpe Kevin 
Published: June 2018

In the closing canto of the Purgatorio in his Divine Comedy, Dante Alighieri describes the souls preparing to enter heaven as “new, remade, reborn, … perfect, pure, and ready for the Stars [i.e., heaven].” But what exactly would it mean for a human soul to be morally perfect and in perfect union with the divine will? Furthermore, if the soul fit for heaven is perfectly united with God, what sense does it make to think that individual retains their free will? In this talk, I assume a number of Christian claims about the Beatific Vision and argue that not only do the souls fit for heaven retain their freedom, but that they are in sense ‘more free’ despite their inability to do certain actions.
Growth, the Mediterranean diet and the buying power of adolescents in Greece
Authors: Grammatikopoulou Maria G. , Gkiouras Konstantinos , Daskalou Efstratia , Apostolidou Eirini , Theodoridis Xenophon , Stylianou Charilaos , Galli-Tsinopoulou Assimina , Tsigga Maria , Dardavessis Theodore , Chourdakis Michael 
Published: June 2018

Abstract

Background
The aim of the present cross-sectional study was to evaluate associations between pocket money, Mediterranean diet (MD) adherence and growth among Greek adolescents.

Methods
A total of 319 (157 boys and 162 girls) Greek adolescents, aged 10–18 years participated in the study. Pocket money was recorded, MD adherence was assessed with the KIDMED score and growth was evaluated using the World Health Organization (WHO) growth charts.

Results
Participants receiving pocket money exceeding 6.0€ daily demonstrated increased fast-food consumption and breakfast skipping. Overall, a negative relationship was revealed between pocket money and obesity. However, lower allowance receivers were less likely to be obese, consume fruit per day and more likely to consume breakfast and sweets, compared to average pocket money receivers. Increased MD adherence was associated with a lower risk of overweight and as expected, unhealthy eating habits were observed among obese adolescents.

Conclusions
Interrelationships tend to exist between MD adherence, pocket money and growth among adolescents.
Optofluidic laser based on a hollow-core negative-curvature fiber
Authors: Yu Jie , Liu Yange , Wang Yingying , Wang Zhi , Zhang Xiaohui , Liu Xiaoqi , Gao Shoufei , Wang Xiaocong , Wang Pu 
Published: June 2018

Abstract
An optofluidic laser based on a hollow-core negative-curvature fiber (HC-NCF) is proposed and demonstrated. The submicron-thick circular capillary tubes embedded in the cladding of the HC-NCF act as antiresonant elements and are used as both a resonator and dye microfluidic channels. A stable optofluidic dye laser with a low threshold of 15.14 nJ/mm2 is achieved. The laser is compact and robust and exhibits directional output.
DFT studies on storage and adsorption capacities of gases on MOFs
Authors: Gulati Archa , Kakkar Rita 
Published: June 2018

Abstract
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are highly porous crystalline materials, consisting of metal ions linked together with organic bridging ligands, exhibiting high surface areas. Lately, they have been utilized for gas sorption, storage, sensing, drug delivery, etc. The chemistry of MOFs is expanding with an extraordinary speed, constituting both theoretical and experimental research, and MOFs have proved to be promising candidates so far. In this work, we have reviewed the density functional theory studies of MOFs in the adsorption and separation of the greenhouse gas, CO2, as well as the storage efficiencies for fuel gases like H2, CH4 and C2H2. The role of organic ligands, doping with other metal ions and functional groups, open metal sites and hybrid MOFs have been reviewed in brief.
Intracerebroventricular administration of L-arginine improves spatial memory acquisition in triple transgenic mice via reduction of oxidative stress and apoptosis
Authors: Fonar Gennadiy , Polis Baruh , Meirson Tomer , Maltsev Alexander , Elliott Evan , Samson Abraham O. 
Published: June 2018

AbstractArginine is one of the most versatile semi-essential amino acids. Further to the primary role in protein biosynthesis, arginine is involved in the urea cycle, and it is a precursor of nitric oxide. Arginine deficiency is associated with neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and Alzheimer’s diseases (AD). In this study, we administer arginine intracerebroventricularly in a murine model of AD and evaluate cognitive functions in a set of behavioral tests. In addition, the effect of arginine on synaptic plasticity was tested electrophysiologically by assessment of the hippocampal long-term potentiation (LTP). The effect of arginine on β amyloidosis was tested immunohistochemically. A role of arginine in the prevention of cytotoxicity and apoptosis was evaluatedin vitroon PC-12 cells. The results indicate that intracerebroventricular administration of arginine improves spatial memory acquisition in 3xTg-AD mice, however, without significantly reducing intraneuronal β amyloidosis. Arginine shows little or no impact on LTP and does not rescue LTP deterioration induced by Aβ. Nevertheless, arginine possesses neuroprotective and antiapoptotic properties.
Recent advances in the chemistry of uranium halides in anhydrous ammonia
Authors: Rudel Stefan S. , Baer Sebastian A. , Woidy Patrick , Müller Thomas G. , Deubner H.-Lars , Scheibe Benjamin , Kraus Florian 
Published: June 2018

Abstract
This article presents an overview of recent advancements in the field of uranium chemistry, paying special attention to the preparation of starting materials and to the chemistry of uranium halides in liquid ammonia. Where suitable, insights into the chemistry of thorium are also presented. Herein, we report upon the crystal structures of several ammine complexes as well as their deprotonation products. Specific examples of hydrolysis products in liquid ammonia are showcased. Additionally, advancements in the preparation of uranium cyanides are presented.
Insulin degludec overdose in an adolescent with type 1 diabetes: proactive management including monitoring using the Freestyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system
Authors: Thompson Harmony , Lunt Helen , Fleckney Cate , Soule Steven 
Published: June 2018

Summary
An adolescent with type 1 diabetes and a history of self-harm, which included intentional overdoses and insulin omission, presented with an insulin degludec overdose. She had been commenced on the ultra-long-acting insulin, degludec, with the aim of reducing ketoacidosis episodes in response to intermittent refusal to take insulin. Insulin degludec was administered under supervision as an outpatient. Because it was anticipated that she would attempt a degludec overdose at some stage, the attending clinicians implemented a proactive management plan for this (and related) scenarios. This included long-term monitoring of interstitial glucose using the Abbott Freestyle Libre flash glucose monitor. The patient took a witnessed overdose of 242 units of degludec (usual daily dose, 32 units). She was hospitalised an hour later. Inpatient treatment was guided primarily by interstitial glucose results, with capillary and venous glucose tests used as secondary measures to assess the accuracy of interstitial glucose values. Four days of inpatient treatment was required. The patient was managed with high glycaemic loads of food and also intermittent intravenous dextrose. No hypoglycaemia was documented during the admission. In summary, while a degludec overdose may require several days of inpatient management, in situations where proactive management is an option and the dose administered is relatively modest, it may be possible to avoid significant hypoglycaemia. In addition, this case demonstrates that inpatient interstitial glucose monitoring may have a role in managing insulin overdose, especially in situations where the effect of the insulin overdose on glucose levels is likely to be prolonged.

Learning points:

Degludec overdoses have a prolonged effect on blood glucose levels, but if the clinical situation allows for early detection and management, treatment may prove easier than that which is typically needed following overdoses of a similar dose of shorter acting insulins.
Inpatient real-time interstitial monitoring helped guide management, which in this context included the prescription of high dietary carbohydrate intake (patient led) and intravenous 10% dextrose (nurse led).
Use of inpatient interstitial glucose monitoring to guide therapy might be considered ‘off label’ use, thus, both staff and also patients should be aware of the limitations, as well as the benefits, of interstitial monitoring systems.
The Libre flash glucose monitor provided nurses with low cost, easy-to-use interstitial glucose results, but it is nevertheless advisable to check these results against conventional glucose tests, for example, capillary ‘finger-stick’ or venous glucose tests.
Risk Factors for Permanent Neurological Dysfunction and Early Mortality in Patients with Type A Aortic Dissection Requiring Total Arch Replacement
Authors: Jiang Li , Chen Sai , Jian Zhao , Xiao Yingbin 
Published: June 2018

Background: Surgery is a definitive treatment for patients with type A aortic dissection. The aim of this study was to identify and analyze the risk factors for permanent neurological dysfunction (PND) and 30-day mortality in patients following total arch replacement and stented elephant trunk implantation in the descending aorta. Methods: The clinical data of 85 consecutive patients who underwent this surgical procedure between December 2013 and May 2017 were reviewed. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the independent predictors of postoperative PND and 30-day mortality. Results: There were 62 males and 23 females, with a mean age of 47.6 ± 11.7 years (range, 26-73 years). Ten patients (11.76%) developed PND after surgery. Postoperative 30-day mortality was 11.76% (10/85), including one death during hospitalization and nine deaths after discharge. Multivariate analysis showed that hypertension was independently associated with postoperative PND (OR = 4.407, 95% CI: 1.021-19.023, P = .047), and age and postoperative PND were independent predictors for 30-day mortality (OR, 1.120; 95% CI, 1.026-1.221; P = .011 and OR, 7.503; CI, 1.290-43.634; P = .025, respectively). Conclusion: Hypertension was independently associated with postoperative PND, and age and postoperative PND were predictors for early mortality in patients who underwent total arch replacement and stented elephant trunk implantation.
Apnea in Preterm and Term Infants After Deep Sedation and General Anesthesia
Authors: Rozema Tamika , Westgate Philip M. , Landers Cheri D. 
Published: June 2018

OBJECTIVES:
Determine the incidence of apnea in preterm and term infants after deep sedation (DS) compared with general anesthesia (GA).

METHODS:
A retrospective chart review was performed on infants who underwent elective DS or GA from January 2008 to December 2013, were &lt;60 weeks postmenstrual age if preterm or &lt;50 weeks postmenstrual age if term, and were monitored for apnea as inpatients after DS or GA. Gestational age, postmenstrual age, chronologic age, anesthetic and sedative medications, procedure indication, and postsedation events were collected.

RESULTS:
There were 61 DS encounters (24 preterm and 37 term) and 175 GA encounters (120 preterm and 55 term) that met inclusion criteria. No recorded apneic events in either preterm or term infants were recorded after DS. After GA, 1.7% of infants had apneic events (2.5% preterm and 0 term; P = .57 versus DS). All events occurred within 2 hours of monitoring in recovery.

CONCLUSIONS:
None of the infants had apnea after DS. Rates from the literature would suggest that 2 to 6 of the preterm DS subjects should have experienced postsedation apnea. Sampled GA subjects had a rate of 2.5% in preterm infants exhibiting apnea after GA. Although the post-DS apnea rate is lower than what has been previously published, the small sample size and limitations of a retrospective design prevent us from directing a change in postsedation monitoring recommendations. However, we do support the need for prospective studies with strict monitoring criteria to reveal the true risk of post-DS apnea.
Співставлення ангармонічних характеристик іонних кристалів
Authors: Fedyshyn Y. , Vadets D. , Garashchenko O. , Romanov О. , Fedyshyn T. , Vyhryst О. 
Published: June 2018

Значення ангармонічних властивостей NaCl, KCl, KBr, KI, CsCl, отриманих високотемпературним рентгенографуванням на камері КРОС, співставляються між собою. Результати експериментів подаються в цифровому вигляді для температурної залежності параметра кристалічної гратки a(t), середнього і дійсного коефіцієнтів лінійного розширення acp(t) та aдійсн.(t); рентгенівської характеристичної температури Ɵp(T); середньоквадратичних динамічних зміщень гіпотетичних іонів, катіонів та аніонів , , ; параметра Грюнайзена γ для кожної речовини. Зміни параметра кристалічних граток описуються квадратичною залежністю від температури. Середні і дійсні коефіцієнти розширення кристалічних граток в межах досліджуваного інтервалу температур (від 293К до 573К–773К) описуються лінійною залежністю від температури. Результати дослідження показують, що найбільший внесок в ангармонізм теплових коливань гратки дають коефіцієнти об’ємного розширення β(T). За цим показником серед досліджуваних речовин типу NaCl найбільш ангармонічним виявився KI. Рентгенівські характеристичні температури описуються лінійними спадними співвідношеннями. При розрахунках пропонується спрощена формула: , де h – стала Планка, T – термодинамічна температура, m – маса іона, k – стала Больцмана, Ɵp – рентгенівська характеристична температура, , Ф(х) – функція Дебая, ; 0,0278 – коефіцієнт пропорційності, за яким розраховується при з точністю до 0,01%. Значення a(t), , Ɵp(t), a(t) в межах досліджуваного інтервалу температур корелюють з літературними даними. Розрахунок параметра Грюнайзена 14Оі "> з підвищенням температури велись за методом індійського фізика Bansigir як для групи іонних кристалів, так і для кожної речовини окремо. Порівнюються експериментальні значення γ з літературними даними. Помічена пропорційність між і α2(t). Враховуючи, що Ɵp(T, V), за універсальну узагальнюючу міру ангармонізму прийнята величина , де n – безрозмірний коефіцієнт пропорційності, який виявився рівним ближче до 1, а не до 2, як це є для чистих металів. Це пояснюється тим, що для металів γ ≈ 2.
В межах досліджуваного інтервалу температур значення для кристалів типуNaCl перебувають у межах від –2·10–4К–1 до–3·10–4 К–1. Для CsCl воно перебуває в межах від –3,7·10–4 К–1 до–4,2·10–4 К–1.
Підбір молочнокислих бактерій, ізольованих з природних еконіш, для виготовлення кисловершкового масла геродієтичного призначення
Authors: Tsisaryk O.Y. , Slyvka I.M. , Musiy L.Y. , Kuschnir I.I. 
Published: June 2018

Метою роботи було дослідити технологічні показники та антибіотикорезистентність штамів молочнокислих бактерій (МКБ), виділених із природних еконіш, з метою формування бактеріальної композиції для кисловершкового масла з функціональними властивостями. У роботі проаналізовано зразки овечого сиру бринза, відібрані із Чернівецької області. Для досліджень властивостей штамів МКБ з метою створення препарату для виробництва кисловершкового масла ми відібрали 7 культур: 1 штам Lactococcus lactis, 2 штами Leuconostoc mesenteroides і 4 штами Lactobacillus plantarum. Досліджували температурний оптимум, кислотоутворювальну і молокозгортальну активність та антибіотикорезистентність. Температурний оптимум досліджували при різних температурних режимах – 10, 30 і 45 °С. Ріст клітин при цих температурах визначався за зміною забарвлення бульйону − від фіолетового до жовтого. Кислотоутворювальну активність оцінювали за зниженням рН молока, сквашеного відповідним бактеріальним штамом. Бактерії інкубували в стерильному знежиреному молоці без внесення додаткових компонентів, яке розливали у 5 мл пробірки, засівали 1% інокуляту та інкубували при 30 °С у термостаті протягом 3, 6, 9, 24 год. Визначення чутливості до антибіотиків проводили методом дифузії в агар, із використанням стандартних паперових дисків з антибіотиками, За допомогою лінійки вимірювали діаметр зони затримки росту довкола дисків, включаючи самі диски. Зони затримки росту визначали в мм. За результатами досліджень для виробництва кисловершкового масла було відібрано три штами МКБ: Lactococcus lactis ssp. lactis штам IMAU32258, Lactobacillus plantarum штам WCFS1, Leuconostoc mesenteroides ssp. mesenteroides SWU99202. Штам L. lactis ssp. lactis IMAU32258 обраний як основний кислотоутворювач (98 °Т) у складі бактеріального препарату. Штам L. mesenteroides ssp. mesenteroides SWU99202 залучений до бактеріального препарату, як ароматоутворювальний вид. Штам L. plantarum WCFS1 вибраний за його функціональними властивостями, а саме: зниженням рівня холестеролу в сироватці крові, синтезом бактеріоцинів і біологічно активного ізомеру транс-11 кон’югованої лінолевої кислоти, посиленням імунної відповіді при глютеновій атолерантності, про що вказують повідомлення в літературі. Ці властивості L. plantarum зможуть надати продуктові геродієтичних властивостей.