bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
La loi du pays de Nouvelle-Calédonie, une catégorie juridique très encadrée
Authors: Marliac Claire 
Published: July 2018

La spécificité attachée à la Nouvelle-Calédonie a permis la reconnaissance de cette catégorie juridique que sont les lois du pays. Ces dernières sont accompagnées, dans leur processus d’élaboration puis de contrôle, par les juges administratif et constitutionnel. Quels rapports entretient le législateur calédonien avec les juges ? Comment les juges appréhendent-ils le particularisme calédonien ? Nous nous interrogerons sur les liens tissés entre le législateur calédonien et les juges compétents, l’analyse proposée du particularisme calédonien ou encore les constats issus des comparaisons avec la loi nationale. Prenant appui sur les avis et décisions rendus par les juges, nous montrerons que la loi du pays reste très encadrée.
Predictors of Outcome During Eplerenone Therapy in Chronic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy:A Prospective, Open-Label Pilot Clinical Study
Authors: Rajesh Bindu , Agrawal Hitesh , Peguda Hari Kumar , Chhablani Jay 
Published: July 2018

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:
To assess the treatment response and predictive factors following eplerenone treatment in chronic central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR).

PATIENTS AND METHODS:
A prospective, nonrandomized study involving fixed-dose eplerenone was conducted in 22 eyes of 11 consecutive patients with bilateral chronic CSCR. The changes in subretinal fluid (SRF), central macular thickness (CMT), and best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) were analyzed.

RESULTS:

A significant reduction in SRF was observed in 13 of 16 eyes with baseline SRF (81.25%) at 3 months (
P
< .04), with complete resolution in six eyes (37.5%) at 3 months and in 10 eyes (62.5%) at 6 months (
P
< .006). Baseline BCVA was a significant predictor of final BCVA (
P
< .001), whereas 3-month SRF height was a weak but significant predictor of the 6-month height (r
2
= 0.53;
P
= .002).

CONCLUSION:
When treated with eplerenone, chronic CSCR shows a significant reduction in SRF, with baseline BCVA and 3-month SRF height being important predictive factors.

[
Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina
. 2018;49:479–486.]
<b>Intercâmbio internacional na formação do doutor enfermeiro docente: relato de experiência / International exchange in the formation of the nurse doctor professor: experience report<b>
Authors: Cecagno Diana , Siqueira Hedi Crecencia Heckler de , Weykamp Juliana Marques , Montesinos Maria José Lopéz 
Published: July 2018

O intercâmbio internacional utilizado na formação do doutorando é uma das estratégias que potencializa a cooperação entre Instituições de Ensino Superior, no intuito de qualificar recursos humanos e contribuir para o desenvolvimento da ciência entre os países envolvidos. Relato de experiência que objetiva descrever as vivências de uma doutoranda em enfermagem durante seu estágio doutoral no exterior. A experiência vivida durante o intercâmbio, a curto, médio e longo prazo proporcionou inúmeras potencialidades. O aprimoramento da ciência e tecnologia de inovações na enfermagem se constituiu numa experiência de vida e de aprendizagem. As experiências vivenciadas neste período poderão ser aplicadas em trabalhos futuros da doutoranda como também encorajar a colaboração e as inter-relações entre as instituições envolvidas, tanto na graduação como na pós-graduação, observando e respeitando a realidade de cada Instituição e propiciando as adequações e mudanças para atender as exigências do mundo contemporâneo.
<b> Efeito da obesidade na fisiologia e distúrbio pulmonar antes e após a cirurgia bariátrica/ Effect of obesity on lung physiology and disturbances before and after bariatric surgery
Authors: Pereira Rafaell Batista , Rivera Ivan Romero , Brito Zirlene Correia Toscano de , Silva Maria Alayde Mendonça da 
Published: July 2018

O estudo teve por objetivo comparar os dados da espirometria e da frequência de distúrbios pulmonares antes e após a cirurgia bariátrica. Realizou-se estudo observacional de coorte, retrospectivo e analítico, de uma amostra de pacientes com diagnóstico de obesidade e indicação de gastroplastia. Os dados da amostra constituíram-se de 28 obesos, dos quais 23 eram mulheres e cinco eram homens,para a análise das variáveis através da espirometria, em que foram seguidos os protocolos da ATS, utilizando-se o melhor sopro de três e as melhores curvas dos resultados. Após a cirurgia,observou-se uma melhora significativa na Capacidade Vital Forçada (CVF), na Capacidade Vital Forçada/Volume Expiratório no 1º segundo (CVF/VEF1), no Pico de Fluxo Expiratório (PFE) e no Volume Expiratório Forçado no 1º segundo (VEF1).Também se observou uma forte correlação entre a perda de peso e as CVF/VEF1 e PFE. Verificou-se um Risco Relativo de 2,8 vezes maior de desenvolvimento de distúrbios pulmonares em obesos do que em não obesos (pacientes pós-cirúrgicos). Concluiu-se que a gastroplastia melhorou a função pulmonar, bem como reduziu a frequência dos distúrbios respiratórios após a cirurgia. Palavras chave: Obesidade. peso. espirometria. gastroplastia. índice de massa corporal. doença pulmonar.
A pilot study to determine the feasibility of a cluster randomised controlled trial of an intervention to change peer attitudes towards children who stutter
Authors: Mallick Rizwana B. , Thabane Lehana , Borhan A.S.M. , Kathard Harsha 
Published: July 2018

Background: While randomised controlled trials (RCTs) are considered the gold standard of research, prior study is needed to determine the feasibility of a future large-scale RCT study. Objectives: This pilot study, therefore, aimed to determine feasibility of an RCT by exploring: (1) procedural issues and (2) treatment effect of the Classroom Communication Resource (CCR), an intervention for changing peer attitudes towards children who stutter. Method: A pilot cluster stratified RCT design was employed whereby the recruitment took place first at school-level and then at individual level. The dropout rate was reported at baseline, 1 and 6 months post-intervention. For treatment effect, schools were the unit of randomisation and were randomised to receive either the CCR intervention administered by teachers or usual practice, using a 1:1 allocation ratio. The stuttering resource outcomes measure (SROM) measured treatment effect at baseline, 1 and 6 months post-intervention overall and within the constructs (positive social distance, social pressure and verbal interaction). Results: For school recruitment, 11 schools were invited to participate and 82% (n = 9) were recruited. Based on the school recruitment, N = 610 participants were eligible for this study while only n = 449 were recruited, where there was n = 183 in the intervention group and n = 266 in the control group. The dropout rate from recruitment to baseline was as follows: intervention, 23% (n = 34), and control, 6% (n = 15). At 1 month a dropout rate of 7% (n = 10) was noted in the intervention and 6% (n = 15) in the control group, whereas at 6 months, dropout rates of 7% (n = 10) and 17% (n = 44) were found in the intervention and control groups, respectively. For treatment effect on the SROM, the estimated mean differences between intervention and control groups were (95% Confidence Interval (CI): -1.07, 5.11) at 1 month and 3.01 (95% CI: -0.69, 6.69) at 6 months. A statistically significant difference was observed at 6 months on the VI subscale of the SROM, with 1.35 (95% CI: 0.58, 2.13). Conclusion: A high recruitment rate of schools and participants was observed with a high dropout rate of participants. Significant differences were only noted at 6 months post-intervention within one of the constructs of the SROM. These findings suggest that a future RCT study is warranted and feasible.
A micro-level outcomes evaluation of a skills capacity intervention within the South African public service: Towards an impact evaluation
Authors: Jonck Petronella , De Coning Riaan , Radikonyana Paul S. 
Published: July 2018

Orientation: Interest in measuring the impact of skills development interventions has increased in recent years. Research purpose: This article reports on an outcomes evaluation under the ambit of an impact assessment with reference to a research methodology workshop. Motivation of the study: A paucity of studies could be found measuring the workshop outcomes, especially within the public service as it pertains to training interventions. Research approach/design and method: A pretest–post-test research design was implemented. A paired-sample t-test was used to measure the knowledge increase while controlling for the influence of previous training by means of an analysis of variance and multiple regression analysis. Main findings: Results indicated that the increase in research methodology knowledge was statistically significant. Previous training influenced the model only by 0.8%, which was not statistically significant. Practical/managerial implications: It is recommended that the suggested framework and methodology be utilised in future research as well as in monitoring and evaluation endeavours covering various training interventions. Contribution/value add: The study provides evidence of the impact generated by a training intervention, within the South African Public Service. Thus, addressing a research gap in the corpus of knowledge.
從語言風格學看李白詩的賞析/An Analysis of Li Bai's Poetry from the Perspective of Linguistic Stylistics
Authors: CHU Chia Ning 
Published: July 2018

摘要本文從三個層面嘗試，第一是韻律分析，提出了李白運用入聲字安排節奏韻律的幾種模型。第二個層面是分析作品的詞彙，觀察同義詞、色彩詞、數字詞的運用。第三個層面是分析李白有哪些句式及語法結構。關鍵詞: 李白詩， 唐詩韻律，語言風格學， 入聲字 In this paper, the emphasis is placed on the language styles and techniques by the analysis of the works of Li Bai, in order to see a more complete picture of Li Bai’s works, not just the manifestation of emotional contents. Linguistic analysis openes up a new window for the appreciation of poems. This goal was achieved by three ways: (1) By analyzing the rhythm of Li Bai’s poems, (2) by analyzing the lexical structure of Li Bai’s works, and (3) by analyzing the syntactic structure of Li Bai’s poetry.
中國哲學史方法論----以四方架構為中心/The Methodology of Chinese Philosophical History–Exemplifies by the Four Square Framework
Authors: DUH Baurui 
Published: July 2018

摘要針對傳統文本詮釋的需求，筆者提出一套「中國哲學史方法論」。以「宇宙論、本體論、工夫論、境界論」為哲學基本問題所組成的四方詮釋架構，它既有詮釋文本的功能，更有溝通中西的效果。同時，不妨礙仍以西方哲學的形上學、知識論、倫理學為進路進行「中國哲學研究」。關鍵詞：中國哲學方法論, 中國哲學史方法論, 宇宙論, 本體論, 工夫論, 境界論, 文本詮釋, 分類判教 The author suggests a method of text interpretative orientated methodological approach which has given the name of methodology of Chinese philosophical history. It is actually an interpretational system constructed by four basic philosophical questions which have all marked Chinese philosophy. They are cosmology, ontology, practical theory and theory of perfect personality. This paper focuses on introducing the methodology, its functioning, as well as its contributions and limitations. Any scholar can use this methodology to do his or hers own research work, as well as apply traditional Western philosophical method to the Chinese philosophy without any contradiction.
Assessment of wood burning versus fossil fuel contribution to wintertime black carbon and carbon monoxide concentrations in Athens, Greece
Authors: Kalogridis Athina-Cerise , Vratolis Stergios , Liakakou Eleni , Gerasopoulos Evangelos , Mihalopoulos Nikolaos , Eleftheriadis Konstantinos 
Published: July 2018

Abstract. The scope of this study was to estimate the contribution of fossil fuel and wood burning combustion to black carbon (BC) and carbon monoxide (CO) during wintertime, in Athens. For that purpose, in situ measurements of equivalent black carbon (eBC) and CO were simultaneously conducted in a suburban and an urban background monitoring site in Athens during the 3 months of winter 2014–2015. For the deconvolution of eBC into eBC emitted from fossil fuel (BCff) and wood burning (BCwb), a method based on the spectral dependency of the absorption of pure black carbon and brown carbon was used. Thereafter, BCwb and BCff estimated fractions were used along with measured CO concentrations in a multiple regression analysis, in order to quantify the contribution of each one of the combustion sources to the ambient CO levels. For a comparative analysis of the results, we additionally estimated the wood burning and fossil fuel contribution to CO, calculated on the basis of their CO ∕ NOx emission ratios. The results indicate that during wintertime BC and CO are mainly emitted by local sources within the Athens Metropolitan Area (AMA). Fossil fuel combustion, mainly from road traffic, is found to be the major contributor to both eBC in PM2.5 and CO ambient concentrations in AMA. However, wintertime wood burning makes a significant contribution to the observed eBC (of about 30 %) and CO concentrations (on average, 11 and 16 % of total CO in the suburban and urban background sites respectively). Both BC and CO from biomass burning (BCwb and COwb, respectively) present a clear diurnal pattern, with the highest concentrations during night-time, supporting the theory of local domestic heating being their main source.
The Arctic picoeukaryote Micromonas pusilla benefits synergistically from warming and ocean acidification
Authors: Hoppe Clara Jule Marie , Flintrop Clara M. , Rost Björn 
Published: July 2018

Abstract. In the Arctic Ocean, climate change effects such as warming and ocean
acidification (OA) are manifesting faster than in other regions. Yet, we are
lacking a mechanistic understanding of the interactive effects of these
drivers on Arctic primary producers. In the current study, one of the most
abundant species of the Arctic Ocean, the prasinophyte Micromonas pusilla, was exposed to a range of different pCO2 levels at two
temperatures representing realistic current and future scenarios for
nutrient-replete conditions. We observed that warming and OA synergistically
increased growth rates at intermediate to high pCO2 levels.
Furthermore, elevated temperatures shifted the pCO2 optimum of
biomass production to higher levels. Based on changes in cellular composition
and photophysiology, we hypothesise that the observed synergies can be
explained by beneficial effects of warming on carbon fixation in combination
with facilitated carbon acquisition under OA. Our findings help to understand
the higher abundances of picoeukaryotes such as M. pusilla under OA,
as has been observed in many mesocosm studies.
Improving the strength of sandy soils via ureolytic CaCO3 solidification by Sporosarcina ureae
Authors: Whitaker Justin Michael , Vanapalli Sai , Fortin Danielle 
Published: July 2018

Abstract. “Microbially induced carbonate precipitation” (MICP) is a biogeochemical
process that can be applied to strengthen materials. The hydrolysis of urea
by microbial catalysis to form carbonate is a commonly studied example of
MICP. In this study, Sporosarcina ureae, a ureolytic organism, was
compared to other ureolytic and non-ureolytic organisms of Bacillus
and Sporosarcina genera in the assessment of its ability to produce
carbonates by ureolytic MICP for ground reinforcement. It was found that
S. ureae grew optimally in alkaline (pH ∼ 9.0)
conditions which favoured
MICP and could degrade urea (units U mL−1 represent µmol min−1 mL OD600)
at levels (30.28 U mL−1) similar to S. pasteurii (32.76 U mL−1), the
model ureolytic MICP organism. When cells of S. ureae were concentrated
(OD600 ∼ 15–20) and mixed with cementation medium
containing 0.5 M calcium chloride (CaCl2) and urea into a model sand,
repeated treatments (3 × 24 h) were able to improve the confined direct shear
strength of samples from 15.77 kPa to as much as 135.80 kPa. This was more
than any other organism observed in the study. Imaging of the reinforced
samples with scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive spectroscopy
confirmed the successful precipitation of calcium carbonate (CaCO3)
across sand particles by S. ureae. Treated samples were also tested
experimentally according to model North American climatic conditions to
understand the environmental durability of MICP. No statistically significant
(p < 0.05, n= 3) difference in strength was observed for samples
that underwent freeze–thaw cycling or flood-like simulations. However, shear
strength of samples following acid rain simulations fell to 29.2 % of
control MICP samples. Overall, the species S. ureae was found to be
an excellent organism for MICP by ureolysis to achieve ground strengthening.
However, the feasibility of MICP as a durable reinforcement technique is
limited by specific climate conditions (i.e. acid rain).
Developing a decision support tool for assessing land use change and BMPs in ungauged watersheds based on decision rules provided by SWAT simulation
Authors: Qi Junyu , Li Sheng , Bourque Charles P.-A. , Xing Zisheng , Meng Fan-Rui 
Published: July 2018

Abstract. Decision making on water resources management at ungauged, especially
large-scale watersheds relies on hydrological modeling. Physically based
distributed hydrological models require complicated setup, calibration, and
validation processes, which may delay their acceptance among decision makers.
This study presents an approach to develop a simple decision support
tool (DST) for decision makers and economists to evaluate multiyear impacts
of land use change and best management practices (BMPs) on water quantity and quality for ungauged
watersheds. The example DST developed in the present study was based on
statistical equations derived from Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT)
simulations and applied to a small experimental watershed in northwest New
Brunswick. The DST was subsequently tested against field measurements and
SWAT simulations for a larger watershed. Results from DST could reproduce
both field data and model simulations of annual stream discharge and sediment
and nutrient loadings. The relative error of mean annual discharge and
sediment, nitrate–nitrogen, and soluble-phosphorus loadings were −6, −52,
27, and −16 %, respectively, for long-term simulation. Compared with
SWAT, DST has fewer input requirements and can be applied to multiple
watersheds without additional calibration. Also, scenario analyses with DST
can be directly conducted for different combinations of land use and BMPs
without complex model setup procedures. The approach in developing DST can be
applied to other regions of the world because of its flexible structure.
Estimating epikarst water storage by time-lapse surface-to-depth gravity measurements
Authors: Champollion Cédric , Deville Sabrina , Chéry Jean , Doerflinger Erik , Le Moigne Nicolas , Bayer Roger , Vernant Philippe , Mazzilli Naomi 
Published: July 2018

Abstract. The magnitude of epikarstic water storage variation is evaluated in various
karst settings using a relative spring gravimeter. Gravity measurements are
performed over a 1.5-year period at the surface and inside caves at
different depths on three karst hydro-systems in southern France: two
limestone karst systems and one dolomite karst system. We find that
significant water storage variations occur in the first 10 m of karst
unsaturated zone. The subsurface water storage is also evidenced by
complementary magnetic resonance sounding. The comparison between sites of
the depth gravity measurements with respect to net water inflow suggests that
seasonal water storage depends on the lithology. The transmissive function of
the epikarst on the seasonal scale has been deduced from the water storage
change estimation. Long (> 6 months) and short (< 6 months)
transfer times are revealed in the dolomite and in the limestone
respectively.
Low salinity as a biosecurity tool for minimizing biofouling on ship sea chests
Authors: de Castro Maria Cecilia T. , Vance Thomas , Yunnie Anna L. E. , Fileman Timothy W. , Hall-Spencer Jason M. 
Published: July 2018

Abstract. Biofouling is a major vector in the transfer of non-native species around the
world. Species can be transported on virtually all submerged areas of ships
(e.g. hulls, sea chests, propellers) and so antifouling systems are used to
reduce fouling. However, with increased regulation of biocides used in
antifoulants (e.g. the International Maritime Organization tributyltin ban
in 2008), there is a need to find efficient and sustainable alternatives.
Here, we tested the hypothesis that short doses of low salinity water could
be used to kill fouling species in sea chests. Settlement panels were
suspended at 1.5 m depth in a Plymouth marina for 24 months by which time
they had developed mature biofouling assemblages. We exposed these panels to
three different salinities (7, 20 and 33) for 2 hours using a model sea
chest placed in the marina and flushed with freshwater. Fouling organism
diversity and abundance were assessed before panels were treated, immediately
after treatment, and then 1 week and 1 month later. Some native ascidian
Dendrodoa grossularia survived, but all other macrobenthos were
killed by the salinity 7 treatment after 1 week. The salinity 20 treatment was not
effective at killing the majority of fouling organisms. On the basis of these
results, we propose that sea chests be flushed with freshwater for at least
2 hours before ships leave port. This would not cause unnecessary delays or
costs and could be a major step forward in improving biosecurity.
First evidence of active transpressive surface faulting at the front of the eastern Southern Alps, northeastern Italy: insight on the 1511 earthquake seismotectonics
Authors: Falcucci Emanuela , Poli Maria Eliana , Galadini Fabrizio , Scardia Giancarlo , Paiero Giovanni , Zanferrari Adriano 
Published: July 2018

Abstract. We investigated the eastern corner of northeastern Italy, where a system of NW–SE-trending dextral strike-slip faults of western Slovenia intersects the south-verging fold and thrust belt of the eastern Southern Alps. The area suffered the largest earthquakes of the region, among which are the 1511 (Mw 6.3) event and the two major shocks of the 1976 seismic sequence, with Mw = 6.4 and 6.1. The Colle Villano thrust and the Borgo Faris–Cividale strike-slip fault have been here first analyzed by interpreting industrial seismic lines and then by performing morphotectonic and paleoseismological analyses. These different datasets indicate that the two structures define an active, coherent transpressive fault system that was activated twice in the past two millennia, with the last event occurring around the 15th–17th century. The chronological information and the location of the investigated fault system suggest its activation during the 1511 earthquake.
“The Fixity of Whiteness”: Genetic Admixture and the Legacy of the One-Drop Rule
Authors: Liz Jordan 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
There has been increasing attention given to the way in which racial genetic clusters are constructed within population genetics. In particular, some scholars have argued that the conception of “whiteness” presupposed is such analyses is inherently problematic. In light of these ongoing discussions, this article aims to further clarify and develop this implicit relationship between whiteness, purity and contemporary genetics by offering a Foucauldian critique of the discourse of race within these genetic admixture studies. The goals of this article, then, are twofold: first, to unearth some of the presuppositions operative in this genetics discourse that make possible a biological conception of race; and second, to examine some of the social and historical origins of those presuppositions. To this end, this article provides a brief genealogy of racial purity beginning with its formal legal codification in the one-drop rule.