bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Digital innovation for sustainable apparel systems
Authors: Larsson Jonas Karl Johan 
Published: October 2018

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to evaluate four research and innovation projects, namely, from the perspective of innovation for sustainable development, with a particular focus on digital tools for sales and manufacturing, minimising waste in the textile and apparel value chain and identifying possibilities for further sustainable development in the apparel and textile industry.

Design/methodology/approach
The foundation of this study is of the four research and innovation projects, which all focus on minimising waste in textile value chains, to support local manufacturing of apparel products and propose product offers that cater to more diverse needs. The main method used is action research. These projects are analysed from the perspective of innovation for sustainable development and the sustainable development goals developed by the United Nations.

Findings
The findings indicate that the projects have the potential to support further innovation for sustainable business models and support sustainable development in textile and apparel value networks, with a particular focus on minimising material waste and thus minimising energy use.

Originality/value
The value of the paper is that it shows how methods and technologies for digital sales and manufacturing and for circular value networks can contribute to business models that support sustainable development in the textile and apparel industry.
Effect of process parameters on tensile strength of FDM printed PLA part
Authors: Rajpurohit Shilpesh R. , Dave Harshit K. 
Published: October 2018

Purpose
The purpose of this paper to study the tensile strength of the fused deposition modelling (FDM) printed PLA part. In recent times, FDM has been evolving from rapid prototyping to rapid manufacturing where parts fabricated by FDM process can be directly used for application. However, application of FDM fabricated part is significantly affected by poor and anisotropic mechanical properties. Mechanical properties of FDM part can be improved by proper selection of process parameters.

Design/methodology/approach
In the present study, three process parameter, namely, raster angle, layer height and raster width, have been selected to study their effect on tensile properties. Parts are fabricated as per ASTM D638 Type I standard.

Findings
It has been observed that the highest tensile strength obtained at 0° raster angle. Lower value of layer height is observed to be good for higher tensile strength because of higher bonding area between the layers. At higher value of raster width, tensile strength is improved up to certain extent after which presence of void reduces the tensile strength.

Originality/value
In the present investigation, layer height and raster width have been also varied along with raster angle to study their effect on the tensile strength of FDM printed PLA part.
First‐break picking for microseismic data based on cascading use of Shearlet and Stockwell transforms
Authors: Cheng Yao , Li Yue , Zhang Chao 
Published: October 2018

ABSTRACTFirst‐break picking of microseismic data is a significant step in microseismic monitoring. There is a great error in conventional first‐break picking methods based on time domain analysis in low signal to noise ratio. S‐transform may provide a novel approach, it can extract the time–frequency features of the signal and reduce the picking error because of its high time–frequency resolution and good time–frequency clustering; however, the S‐transform is not well suited for microseismic data with high noise. For applications to array data where the weak signal has spatial coherency as well as some distinct temporal characteristics, we propose to combine the shearlet transform with a time–frequency transform. In the proposed method, the shearlet transform is used to capture spatial coherency features of the signal. The information of the signal and noise in shearlet domain is represented by shearlet coefficients. We use the correlation of signal coefficients at adjacent fine scales to give prominence to signal features to accurately discriminate the signal from noise. The prominent signal coefficients make the signal better gathered in time–frequency spectrum of the S‐transform. Finally, we can get reliable and accurate first breaks based on the change of energy. The performance of the proposed method was tested on synthetic and field microseismic data. The experimental results indicated that our method is outstanding in terms of both picking precision and adaptability to noise.
Management of arterial hypertension with angiotensin receptor blockers: Current evidence and the role of olmesartan
Authors: Omboni Stefano , Volpe Massimo 
Published: October 2018

SummaryElevated blood pressure (BP) is a major determinant of morbidity and mortality burden related to cardio‐metabolic risk. Current guidelines indicate that controlling and lowering BP promotes cardiovascular (CV) risk reduction. Among antihypertensive agents, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are characterized by an efficacy profile equivalent to other antihypertensive agents and are provided with excellent tolerability and low discontinuation rates during chronic treatments. Moreover, CV outcomes are reduced by ARBs. Olmesartan is a long‐lasting ARB which proved to achieve a comparable or more effective action in lowering BP when compared to other ARBs. Olmesartan, in fact, displayed a larger and more sustained antihypertensive effect over the 24 hours, with a buffering effect on short‐term BP variability. These are important features which differentiate olmesartan from the other principles of the same class and that may help to control the increased CV risk in the presence of high BP variability. Olmesartan shows similar benefits as other ARBs in terms of all‐cause and CV mortality, and a favorable tolerability profile. Combination of olmesartan with long‐lasting calcium‐channel blockers and thiazide diuretics represents a rational and effective therapy. Thus, ARBs, including olmesartan, represent one of the most effective and safe treatments for patients with arterial hypertension.
Pharmacodynamic biomarkers and differential effects of TNF‐ and GM‐CSF‐targeting biologics in rheumatoid arthritis
Authors: Guo Xiang , Wang Shiliang , Godwood Alex , Close David , Ryan Patricia C. , Roskos Lorin K. , White Wendy I. 
Published: October 2018

AbstractAimThe aim of our study was to identify pharmacodynamic biomarkers and assess differential effects of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)‐ and non‐TNF‐targeting agents on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients with an inadequate response to anti‐TNF agents (anti‐TNF‐IR) in comparison with biologic‐naïve patients.MethodsEARTH EXPLORER 2, a phase IIb trial, evaluated golimumab, an anti‐TNF antibody, and mavrilimumab, an granulocyte‐macrophage colony‐stimulating factor (GM‐CSF) receptor antibody, in disease‐modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD)‐IR and anti‐TNF‐IR patients. Our current study assessed peripheral protein markers and gene expression levels in association with clinical response post‐treatment in two disease strata.ResultsSerum proteomics results indicated the existence of specific pharmacodynamic markers for golimumab and mavrilimumab, regardless of prior anti‐TNF treatment. In contrast, both antibodies induced early and sustained suppression of RA disease markers, including interleukin (IL)‐6, C‐reactive protein, IL2RA, and matrix metalloproteinase 1, in DMARD‐IR patients. Golimumab‐induced early changes rapidly returned toward baseline concentrations in anti‐TNF‐IR patients, whereas mavrilimumab‐induced changes were maintained through to day 169. RNA sequencing demonstrated gene expression changes at day 169 after administration of mavrilimumab but not golimumab in anti‐TNF‐IR patients. Additionally, receiver operating characteristic curve and regression analysis showed the association of early IL‐6 change and subsequent clinical responses to golimumab in anti‐TNF‐IR patients.ConclusionOur results revealed golimumab‐ and mavrilimumab‐specific pharmacodynamic biomarkers, and demonstrated differential biomarker‐treatment relationships in anti‐TNF‐IR and DMARD‐IR patients, respectively. Early IL‐6 change after anti‐TNF antibody treatment may be a potential predictive biomarker for selection of different treatment regimens in anti‐TNF‐IR patients.
Abdomino‐pelvic packing revisited: An often forgotten technique for managing intractable venous obstetric haemorrhage
Authors: Yoong Wai , Lavina Allen , Ali Ahmad , Sivashanmugarajan Viswapriya , Govind Abha , McMonagle Morgan 
Published: October 2018

BackgroundSurgical packing should not be seen as a ‘bail out’ for the less skilled obstetrician who is unable to control obstetric haemorrhage using conventional techniques. Rather, this should be considered in cases of coagulopathy or where haemorrhage persists from raw surfaces, venous plexuses and inaccessible areas.Materials and methodsData from seven women who underwent abdomino‐pelvic packing for intractable postpartum bleeding were collected. The primary outcome was success of intra‐abdominal packing and secondary outcomes included estimated blood loss, units transfused, length of stay and postoperative complications.ResultsAll seven women (median age 39 years, interquartile range (IQR) 3.25) had caesarean section deliveries with median estimated blood loss of 5521.4 mL (IQR 4475) and median of 6.9 (IQR 4.75) units transfused. Abdomino‐pelvic packing was successful in all cases including in three women who had continued bleeding after peripartum hysterectomy. In the remaining four, bleeding stopped with packing, enabling the uterus to be conserved. The median number of packs inserted was 6.1 (IQR 4.2) and median shock index at time of decision to pack was 0.98 (IQR 0.13). The median pack dwell time was 30.8 h (IQR 24), while median length of stay following removal was 48 h (IQR 2.14).ConclusionIntractable bleeding in these seven cases was successfully controlled by abdomino‐pelvic packing, allowing supportive correction of hypothermia, tissue acidosis, coagulopathy and hypovolemia. The technique of packing is an essential skill in managing massive obstetric haemorrhage, in addition to uterine balloon tamponade, compression sutures and peripartum hysterectomy.
Urbanization Patterns, Information Diffusion, and Female Voting in Rural Paraguay
Authors: Chong Alberto , León‐Ciliotta Gianmarco , Roza Vivian , Valdivia Martín , Vega Gabriela 
Published: October 2018

AbstractWe use a field experiment to evaluate the impact of two informational get‐out‐the‐vote campaigns to boost female electoral participation in rural areas of Paraguay. We find that public rallies had a small and insignificant effect either on registration or voter turnout in the 2013 presidential elections. Households that received door‐to‐door canvassing treatment were 4.6 percentage points more likely to vote. Experimental variation on the intensity of the treatment at the locality level allows us to estimate spillover effects, which are present in localities that are geographically more concentrated, which may favor social interactions and diffusion of information. Reinforcement effects on the already treated population are twice as large as diffusion effects on the untreated. Our results underscore the importance of taking into account urbanization patterns when designing informational campaigns.
Punching below its weight: Canadian public administration scholarship on the world stage
Authors: Charbonneau Étienne , Bernier Luc , Bautista‐Beauchesne Nicholas 
Published: October 2018

AbstractThis article examines the scholarly influence of Canadian public administration research compared to other national strands. First and foremost, we look at the number of Canadian studies in recent systematic literature reviews in public administration journals. Second, we compare Australian and Canadian journals as to their connection to the top 70 articles in public administration. Third, we compare the relative impact factors between the Canadian and Australian journals in public administration and other social sciences. Our results show that contemporary Canadian studies have limited influence in the international scholarly community.
The Grandview‐Woodland Citizens’ Assembly: An experiment in municipal planning
Authors: Beauvais Edana 
Published: October 2018

AbstractAfter public opposition shut down the City of Vancouver’s first planning proposal for the Grandview‐Woodland neighbourhood, the City engaged residents in drafting a new plan in a novel way: Canada’s first “citizens’ assembly” for urban planning. The Grandview‐Woodland Citizens’ Assembly (GWCA) was novel because it relied largely on a single consultation instrument—the assembly—to draft policy proposals on a diverse range of planning issues. This begs the questions: can a single consultative instrument such as a citizens’ assembly provide a useful forum for high‐quality deliberation about a wide scope of policy issues? Was the citizens’ assembly more cost effective than typical, megaconsultation processes? Did the GWCA re‐instill faith in the planning process and municipal government? This study answers these questions by triangulating data from a novel, natural survey experiment, government reports, the author’s observations from participating in the process, and conversations with elites involved with the process.
Allergic reactions to lower concentrations of nickel sulfate and formaldehyde often appear later than reactions to higher concentrations
Authors: Aalto‐Korte Kristiina , Suomela Sari , Pesonen Maria 
Published: October 2018

BackgroundA late‐appearing patch test reaction may be a sign of active sensitization or represent a delayed elicitation reaction.ObjectivesTo retrospectively study the effect of concentration on the time course of allergic reactions to routine concentration dilution series of formaldehyde and nickel sulfate.MethodsWe tested concentration dilution series of 2%, 1%, 0.32% and 0.1% formaldehyde and 5%, 1.6%, 0.5% and 0.16% nickel sulfate, respectively. The last readings were performed on day 4 to day 6. We included patients with allergic reactions to either of the two lowest concentrations in each dilution series and whose tests had been read three times.ResultsForty‐two nickel‐allergic and 23 formaldehyde‐allergic patients fulfilled the inclusion criteria. In 26 (62%) of the nickel‐sensitive patients, reactions to lower concentrations appeared later than reactions to the highest concentration. Of the formaldehyde‐sensitive patients, 17 (74%) developed one or two allergic reactions to lower concentrations later than reactions to the highest concentration, and one (4%) patient developed allergic reactions to lower concentrations sooner than a reaction to the highest concentration. The remaining patients showed all allergic reactions at the same reading.ConclusionsIn these selected, relatively strongly sensitized patients, allergic reactions to lower concentrations quite regularly appeared later than reactions to higher concentrations.
A county‐level estimation of renewable surface water and groundwater availability associated with potential large‐scale bioenergy feedstock production scenarios in the United States
Authors: Xu Hui , Wu May , Ha Miae 
Published: October 2018

AbstractThis study examines fresh renewable water resources available for bioenergy feedstock production in the United States. The impacts of feedstock irrigation on surface and groundwater resources available to nonbioenergy sectors were quantified using a pair of water availability indexes: streamflow availability index and percolation flow availability index. The two metrics were applied to both historical (2008) and three possible future biomass production scenarios from the 2016 U.S. Billion‐Ton Report at the county level. For both historical and future scenarios, we found that the consumptive irrigation requirements for bioenergy feedstock account for <0.01% of annual streamflow in all but three counties in Nebraska. Results suggest that the irrigation demand of future biomass production could be supplied by annual renewable groundwater flow in about 94% of feedstock‐growing counties that use groundwater for irrigation, representing about 92% of production tonnage. Counties that require irrigation from nonrenewable groundwater resources are mostly located in the Northern Plains and Pacific regions. We also evaluated the sensitivity of crop water footprint estimation to soil moisture carryover by comparing blue water estimates from six different empirical and process‐based methods. Our findings suggest that accounting for preseason soil moisture is critical for representative blue water estimation, so that the irrigation water consumption is not overestimated. This is especially true in the Corn Belt region, where blue water estimates with and without preseason soil moisture would be about 1.9 versus 45.5 billion m3/year under the historical scenario. This difference is smaller in semiarid regions like the High Plains, but the blue water estimate can still triple if soil moisture is not considered. From the perspective of renewable surface water and groundwater resources, scaling feedstock production up in the High Plains and California will require careful planning integrated with water management strategies to improve water resource conservation.
Evolution of the Taebaeksan Basin, Korea: II, late Paleozoic sedimentation in a retroarc foreland basin and assembly of the proto‐Korean Peninsula
Authors: Choi Duck K. 
Published: October 2018

AbstractThe Taebaeksan Basin comprises the lower Paleozoic Joseon Supergroup and the upper Paleozoic Pyeongan Supergroup, which are separated by a disconformity representing a 140 myr‐long hiatus. This paper deals mainly with the late Paleozoic paleogeographical and tectonic evolution of the Taebaeksan Basin on the basis of updated stratigraphy, sedimentation, and geochronology of the Pyeongan Supergroup. Late Paleozoic sedimentation in the Taebaeksan Basin recommenced at ~ 320 Ma and formed a thick siliciclastic succession of marginal marine and non‐marine alluvial deposits, the Pyeongan Supergroup. The Pyeongan Supergroup was deposited in a retroarc foreland basin formed by build‐up of a magmatic arc along the northern margin of the Sino‐Korean Craton. The formation of sedimentary deposits ceased at ~ 250 Ma due to the collision of the Sino‐Korean Craton and South China Craton that generated the Triassic Songnim orogeny in Korea. Diverse tectonic models have been proposed for assembly of the proto‐Korean Peninsula, but the indented wedge model is considered to best explain the geological features of the peninsula. The indented wedge model entails northward subduction of the central block of the Korean Peninsula (part of the South China Craton) beneath the northern block of the Korean Peninsula (part of the Sino‐Korean Craton) along the Sulu‐Imjingang Belt.
EDTA/gelatin zymography method to identify C1s versus activated MMP‐9 in plasma and immune complexes of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
Authors: Ugarte‐Berzal Estefania , Martens Erik , Boon Lise , Vandooren Jennifer , Blockmans Daniel , Proost Paul , Opdenakker Ghislain 
Published: October 2018

AbstractGelatin zymography analysis is a sensitive method and commonly used to characterize and quantify the presence of the gelatinases (MMP‐2 and MMP‐9) in biological samples. In human plasma samples from healthy controls and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients, we observed a gelatinolytic molecule at 80 kDa, suggestive for activated human MMP‐9. However, by developing and using the EDTA/gelatin zymography method and after purification of the 80 kDa entity, we proved that this molecule was the C1s subunit of the complement system. The zymolytic capacity of C1s was validated and found to be enhanced, in the absence of calcium and in the presence of EDTA. Our findings indicate that for correct identification of gelatinolytic proteins in complex biological samples the use of EDTA/gelatin zymography for enzyme development is advised. In addition, by quantification of EDTA/gelatin zymography analysis and ELISA, we observed that the levels of C1s were higher in plasma and immune complexes of SLE patients than of healthy individuals. Therefore, our data imply that C1s may become a marker for the diagnosis of SLE.
Basis‐Momentum
Authors: BOONS MARTIJN , PRADO MELISSA PORRAS 
Published: October 2018

ABSTRACTWe introduce a return predictor related to the slope and curvature of the futures term structure: basis‐momentum. Basis‐momentum strongly outperforms benchmark characteristics in predicting commodity spot and term premiums in both the time series and the cross section. Exposure to basis‐momentum is priced among commodity‐sorted portfolios and individual commodities. We argue that basis‐momentum captures imbalances in the supply and demand of futures contracts that materialize when the market‐clearing ability of speculators and intermediaries is impaired, and that it represents compensation for priced risk. Our findings are inconsistent with alternative explanations based on storage, inventory, and hedging pressure.
Is RELTRAD Still the Gold Standard?
Authors: Shelton Jason E. 
Published: October 2018

AbstractThe RELTRAD syntax remains the most influential operational method for assessing religious affiliations among respondents in major surveys. However, RELTRAD suffers from several key limitations. Consequently, a new coding scheme known as “Religious Identification” has emerged as an alternative. The goal of this article is to determine whether one of these disparate techniques yields more insightful results that further our knowledge of the dynamics of American religion. Findings from the 1984–2016 General Social Survey indicate that RELTRAD offers more precise statistical estimates when analyzing various religious sensibilities and religious‐related social attitudes. This is due to several factors, most notable is RELTRAD's recognition of distinctiveness within the African‐American Protestant religion tradition.
Personalising nutrition for older adults: The InCluSilver project
Authors: Burton D. G. A. , Wilmot C. , Griffiths H. R. 
Published: October 2018

AbstractAgeing is associated with a decline in health and an increase in age‐related disease. However, the rate of biological ageing is not consistent between individuals and is not completely determined by genes. The rate of ageing and health decline is influenced by the environment and can be manipulated experimentally (e.g. by regulating metabolism). This highlights the potential for appropriate nutrition in order to maintain metabolic health as we age. Such interventions could consequently increase health‐span and quality of life of an ageing population. However, public health advice about nutrition, such as consumption of two portions of fish each week (one of which should be oily) and eating at least five portions of fruit and vegetables daily, is focused on the population as a whole. It may not address an older individual's specific nutrient requirements to maintain health during ageing. The InCluSilver project, supported by the European Union Horizon 2020 programme, seeks to address this challenge through personalised nutrition for older adults. Personalised dietary recommendations should be fine‐tuned to an individual's age, health, phenotype/genotype, activity, preferences and/or motivations, and framed by evidence from clinical trials. However, currently the dietary evidence base in older adults is small. Long‐term studies that investigate dietary modifications in older individuals who are malnourished or over‐nourished are needed to inform potential strategies. A wider food perspective will be necessary for successful implementation of personalised nutrition to support healthy ageing. This may include technologies that enable users to monitor their nutritional and health status for the purpose of motivating dietary adherence.