bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Impact of India’s National Tobacco Control Programme on bidi and cigarette consumption: a difference-in-differences analysis
Authors: Nazar Gaurang P , Chang Kiara C-M , Srivastava Swati , Pearce Neil , Karan Anup , Millett Christopher 
Published: December 2018

BackgroundDespite the importance of decreasing tobacco use to achieve mortality reduction targets of the Sustainable Development Goals in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), evaluations of tobacco control programmes in these settings are scarce. We assessed the impacts of India’s National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP), as implemented in 42 districts during 2007–2009, on household-reported consumption of bidis and cigarettes.MethodsSecondary analysis of cross-sectional data from nationally representative Household Consumer Expenditure Surveys (1999–2000; 2004–2005 and 2011–2012). Outcomes were: any bidi/cigarette consumption in the household and monthly consumption of bidi/cigarette sticks per person. A difference-in-differences two-part model was used to compare changes in bidi/cigarette consumption between NTCP intervention and control districts, adjusting for sociodemographic characteristics and time-based heterogeneity.FindingsThere was an overall decline in household-reported bidi and cigarette consumption between 1999–2000 and 2011–2012. However, compared with control districts, NTCP districts had no significantly different reductions in the proportions of households reporting bidi (adjusted OR (AOR): 1.03, 95% CI: 0.84 to 1.28) or cigarette (AOR: 1.01 to 95% CI: 0.82 to 1.26) consumption, or for the monthly per person consumption of bidi (adjusted coefficient: 0.07, 95% CI: −0.13 to 0.28) or cigarette (adjusted coefficient: −0.002, 95% CI: −0.26 to 0.26) sticks among bidi/cigarette consuming households.InterpretationOur findings indicate that early implementation of the NTCP may not have produced reductions in tobacco use reflecting generally poor performance against the Framework Convention for Tobacco Control objectives in India. This study highlights the importance of strengthening the implementation and enforcement of tobacco control policies in LMICs to achieve national and international child health and premature NCD mortality reduction targets.
ACSM Preparticipation Health Screening Guidelines: A UK University Cohort Perspective
Authors: PRICE OLIVER J. , TSAKIRIDES COSTAS , GRAY MIKE , STAVROPOULOS-KALINOGLOU ANTONIOS 
Published: December 2018

ABSTRACTPurposePreparticipation health screening is recommended to detect individuals susceptible to serious adverse cardiovascular complications during exercise. Although expert opinion and best available scientific evidence have informed recent modifications, there remain limited experimental data to support or refute current practice. We therefore aimed to quantify the impact of change to the preparticipation health screening guidelines of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) on risk classification and referral for medical clearance in a large cohort of undergraduate university students.MethodsParticipants attended the laboratory on a single occasion to undergo preparticipation health screening. Information concerning health status was obtained via self-report questionnaire and objective physiological assessment with all data recorded electronically and evaluated against the ACSM screening guidelines (9th and 10th editions).ResultsFive hundred and fifty-three students completed the study. The 9th edition screening guidance resulted in 82 subjects (15%) classified as high risk, almost one-quarter (24%) classified as moderate risk, and almost two-thirds (61%) classified as low risk. In comparison, the updated 10th edition screening guidance resulted in a significant reduction in those previously classified as either high risk (5%) or moderate risk (2%), respectively. The majority of subjects (93%) were therefore cleared to begin a structured exercise program. Taken together, approximately one-third (32%) fewer medical referrals were required when applying the updated 10th edition guidance (χ24= 247.7,P< 0.001).ConclusionsThe updated ACSM 10th edition preparticipation screening guidance reduces medical referrals by approximately one-third. These findings are in keeping with previous reports and thus serve to consolidate and justify recent modification—particularly when applied to young adult or adolescent populations. The findings and arguments presented should be used to refine and inform future guidance.
Longitudinal wind speed time series generation to wind turbine controllers tuning
Authors: González-González Asier , Lopez-Guede Jose Manuel 
Published: December 2018

Although there are a wide variety of applications that require wind speed time series (WSTS), this paper emphases on WSTS to be used into wind turbine controllers tuning. These simulations involve several WSTS to perform a proper assessment. These WSTS must assure realistic wind speed variations such as wind gusts and include some rare events such as extreme wind situations. The architecture proposed to generate this WSTS is based on autoregressive models with certain post-processing. The methodology used is entirely described by precise notation as well as it is parametrized by means of data gathered from a weather station. Two main different simulations are performed and assessment; the first simulation is fed by weather data with high wind speed and great variability. The second simulation, on the opposite, use calm wind speed as a data source.Article History: Received 1st June 2018; Received in revised form Sept 6th 2018; Accepted October 10th 2018; Available onlineHow to Cite This Article: González, A.G. and Guede, J.M.L. (2018) Longitudinal Wind Speed Time Series Generated With Autoregressive Methods For Wind Turbine Control. International Journal of Renewable Energy Development, 7(3), 199-204.https://doi.org/10.14710/ijred.7.3.199-204
Mathematical Modelling of Molecular Separation Processes in Aggressive Solvent Systems
Authors: Sereewatthanawut Issara , Lisawadi Supranee , Prasittisopin Lapyote 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
Research works on membrane technology, particularly molecular separation in solvent-based systems, has increased tremendously in recent years. In order to apply this technology at industrial scale, a suitable mathematical model for process design and optimisation must be developed. In the present study, mathematical models to describe process performance were developed with different levels of complexities. The models were developed based on two general transport mechanisms, pore-flow and solution-diffusion principles. Models with different complexity levels were developed, ranging from simple process models to a combination of transport, mass transfer and osmotic pressure effects. Series of molecular separation experiments were conducted to validate the models and to compare the difference among all models. The experimental system conducted in this study was a mixture of organic dyes in n-Dimethylformamide (DMF) solution, which mimics a typical industrial application where molecular purification in aggressive organic solvent is required. The filtration results obtained from any mathematical models are in good agreement with the experiments. The calculated purity of the organic dyes in the permeate ranging from 99.72 % to 100 % in comparison to 99.76 % from the experiments at 8000 s. The results obtained from this study can potentially be applied for industrial application as a prediction tool without conducting any excessive experiments.
Sensitivity evaluation of Krakowiec clay based on time-dependent behavior
Authors: Olek Bartłomiej , Dobak Paweł , Gaszyńska-Freiwald Grażyna 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
Time resistance of soil structure in oedometer IL (Incremental Loading) tests was defined by Janbu as specific dependence between load and development of strain during consolidation process. Anumber of laboratory tests have been conducted in order to study the time dependent behaviour of the natural and remoulded clay, thereby providing sensitivity evaluation. The soil sensitivity framework was applied to represent the effect of structure and stress dependency on the time resistance number. For this purpose, the creep behavior of structured and remolded clay during consolidation were compared and the initial amount of bonding (structure) was determined as well. In this study, the initial amount of bonding was defined through the intrinsic time resistance number and lowest measured time resistance number determined by the IL oedometer test conducted on intact (undisturbed) sample. In case of the Krakowiec clay, it was found that the time resistance number varies with effective stress level. The investigated clay indicated medium sensitivity, which is in great agreement with previous reports on the sensitivity of the Krakowiec clay.
Effect of limestone and dolomite tailings’ particle size on potentially toxic elements adsorption
Authors: Farmaki Sofia , Vorrisi Eleni , Karakasi Olga K. , Moutsatsou Angeliki 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
The aim of the study is the investigation of potentially toxic elements adsorption on limestone, dolomite and marble particles of different size. As parameters, rock particle size, solution concentration, contact time and presence of other elements in the solution have been investigated. Four fractions with different particle size (−4mm + 1mm, −1mm + 315μm, −315μm + 90μm, <90μm) have been studied. Batch experiments have been carried out at 20, 60, 120 min from monoelement and competitive Cd, Cu, Pb, Zn solutions at concentrations 5, 100, 500 mg/L, whereas fixed bed conditions have also been applied. In lower concentrations, adsorption reaches equilibrium after 60 min. 15% difference in Pb adsorption and 15-30% in Zn adsorption has been observed depending on particle size. However, according to Taguchi method particle size has not proven a determinative parameter, so as to make grinding and/or sieving necessary for their further utilisation. Cd and Zn adsorption from a competitive solution is lower, whereas Cu and Pb adsorption is similar. Adsorption capacity of materials rises up to 0.03 mg Cd/g, 0.60 mg Cu/g, 0.03 mg Pb/g, 0.60 mg Zn/g. In fixed bed conditions more than 93% element is adsorbed, of which only 4% is leached.
Surface Alloys of 0.45 C Carbon Steel Produced by High Current Pulsed Electron Beam
Authors: Zhang Lingyan , Jin Yunxue , Wang Xitong , Cai Jie , Guan Qingfeng 
Published: December 2018

AbstractThe chromium was deposited on the surface of 0.45 C medium carbon steel by high current pulsed electron beam (HCPEB) alloying treatment to obtain a high quality alloying layer. The microstructure of the alloying layer was studied by X-ray diffraction, optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy. The hardness of the surface was measured by Vickers durometer. The corrosion resistance of samples before and after HCPEB irradiation was also measured by an electrochemical workstation. The results showed that the alloying layer with a dept of about 4–9 μm on the surface was formed after HCPEB alloying treatment. TEM results revealed that the Cr element is dissolved on the surface and alloyed with C element in the substrate to form Cr23C6enhanced particles. The microhardness and corrosion resistance of the medium carbon steel subjected to a HCPEB alloying processing were remarkably improved compared with the original one.
Siliceous Manganese Ore from Eastern India:A Potential Resource for Ferrosilicon-Manganese Production
Authors: Pani Swatirupa , Dash Nilima , Mohapatra B.K. , Singh S.K. 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
Siliceous manganese ore, associated with the banded iron formation occurs in large volume in northern Odisha, India. It is a sub-grade ore containing 21% Mn, 60% SiO2 and 3% Fe, hence do not find any use and considered as waste. Such ore does not respond to any physical beneficiation techniques because of intricate microstructure and poor liberation of Mn-phase. It could only be up-graded to 32% Mn with 36% yield and 52% recovery by processing it through mineral separator followed by WHIMS. Siliceous manganese ore along with calcite and coke in appropriate ratio, when charged to a plasma reactor, a product with slag metal ratio of 2.5:1 was obtained within a period of 10 min. Electron probe micro-analysis of the metal confirmed it to be ferrosilicomanganese while the slag constitute of tricalcium silicate (C3S) with around 5% Mn in adsorbed state.
Bis(ethanol-κO)-bis(6-aminopicolinato-κ2N,O)magnesium(II), C16H22O6N4Mg
Authors: Xi-Shi Tai , Guan-Yu Jiang , Ya-Ting Yu , Hui Yao , Ai-Jing Wang 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
C16H22O6N4Mg, triclinic, P1̄ (no. 2), a = 7.3165(15) Å, b = 8.2660(17) Å, c = 8.7599(18) Å, α = 71.60(3)°, β = 77.07(3)°, γ = 64.19(3)°, V = 450.2(2) Å3, Z = 1, R
gt(F) = 0.0513, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1335, T = 293(2) K.
Crystal structure of dichlorido bis[1-((2,4-dimethyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)methyl)-1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazole-κN]cadmium(II), Cd(C12H13N5)2Cl2
Authors: Wang Xia , Ling Ning , Yang Jing , Song Ning 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
[Cd(C12H13N5)2Cl2], monoclinic, Cc (no. 9), a = 9.3081(2) Å, b = 11.7526(3) Å, c = 24.9876(6) Å, β = 94.184(2)°, Z = 4, V = 2726.23(11) Å3, R
gt(F) = 0.0412, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.0581, T = 293(2) K.
Crystal structure of trans-tetrakis(acetonitrile-κN)bis(triphenylphosphine-κP)ruthenium(II) dihexafluorophosphate - dichloroform (1/2), C46H44Cl6F12N4P4Ru
Authors: Junwei Zheng , Lu Xiu Lian 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
C46H44Cl6F12N4P4Ru, orthorhombic, Pbca (no. 61), a = 14.319(2) Å, b = 16.7358(5) Å, c = 22.6972(16) Å, Z = 4, V = 5439.1(9) Å3, R
gt(F) = 0.0727, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1673, T = 235.38 K.
The first cortical circuits: Subplate neurons lead the way and shape cortical organization
Authors: Kanold Patrick O. 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
The cerebral cortex is essential for our sensory experiences and conscious thought. Its neural connections, in particular sensory areas of the cerebral cortex, are shaped and sculpted by our early sensory experiences. Onset of these first sensory experiences of the world mark an important developmental event, enabling our worldy interactions to shape the makeup of our cerebral cortex. These long-lasting effects of early sensory experience are particularly striking in human communication, since early exposure to the mother’s language is required to detect all nuances in the underlying sounds. Early interactions with the world are mediated by a key set of neurons, subplate neurons, which remain part of the developing cerebral cortex until most of them disappear at later stages of development. They play a crucial role in the developing mammalian brain. Here I review the circuitry and functional roles of cortical subplate neurons, focusing on their purpose in the development of primary sensory cortices.
A Dynamic Segregation Test Method for Heavyweight Concrete: Density Variation Method
Authors: Gökçe H. Süleyman , Andiç-Çakır Ö. 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
Several segregation evaluation methods have been developed for concrete; however, none of them have been specially focused on heavyweight concrete, which has more of a tendency toward segregation because of differences in density of paste matrix to heavy aggregate. Thus, for heavyweight concrete, the segregation may be determined by measuring the difference density in a vertical direction. In this study, a simple reliable method, i.e., the density variation method, that considers the variation in vertical layers of the concrete is modeled to assess dynamic segregation of heavyweight concrete. In addition, 35 heavyweight concrete mixtures with high consistency were designed with various mixing parameters, and the results were compared with the model findings. The suggested test method was also compared with a conventional method (column segregation test by wet-sieving), and an equivalent segregation limit was determined. A strong linear relation (R2: 0.86) was found between the density variation method and column segregation test, and a segregation coefficient limit for segregation of heavyweight concrete is recommended as 1.7 %.
Evidence for Weak Selective Constraint on Human Gene Expression
Authors: Glassberg Emily C , Gao Ziyue , Harpak Arbel , Lan Xun , Pritchard Jonathan K 
Published: December 2018

AbstractVariation in human complex traits is connected to variation in gene expression, and selection on complex traits can be reflected in selection on gene expression. Here, Glassberg and Gao et al. analyze polymorphic....Gene expression variation is a major contributor to phenotypic variation in human complex traits. Selection on complex traits may therefore be reflected in constraint on gene expression. Here, we explore the effects of stabilizing selection on cis-regulatory genetic variation in humans. We analyze patterns of expression variation at copy number variants and find evidence for selection against large increases in gene expression. Using allele-specific expression (ASE) data, we further show evidence of selection against smaller-effect variants. We estimate that, across all genes, singletons in a sample of 122 individuals have ∼2.2× greater effects on expression variation than the average variant across allele frequencies. Despite their increased effect size relative to common variants, we estimate that singletons in the sample studied explain, on average, only 5% of the heritability of gene expression from cis-regulatory variants. Finally, we show that genes depleted for loss-of-function variants are also depleted for cis-eQTLs and have low levels of allelic imbalance, confirming tighter constraint on the expression levels of these genes. We conclude that constraint on gene expression is present, but has relatively weak effects on most cis-regulatory variants, thus permitting high levels of gene-regulatory genetic variation.
Rastreamento do câncer do colo do útero em um estado do nordeste brasileiro
Authors: Santos Gleyson Moura dos , Rodrigues Bruna Grazielle Mendes , Morais Geovana Chaves Ximenes , Fontenele Rodolfo Vieira , Sousa Carolina Rodrigues de Oliveira , Brito Marilene Magalhães 
Published: December 2018

Introdução: O câncer do colo do útero caracteriza-se como um importante problema de saúde pública mundial. Objetivo: Diante do exposto o presente artigo objetivou rastrear os casos de câncer de colo de útero em um estado do nordeste brasileiro. Material e Método: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo/retrospectivo observacional de base populacional, utilizando dados dos exames citopatológicos realizados entre os anos de 2012 a 2014 no estado do Piauí, registrados no Sistema de Informação do câncer do colo do útero (SISCOLO) e disponibilizados no site do Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde (DATASUS). Resultados: Foram registradas no SISCOLO 513.910 citologias de mulheres residentes nos municípios do estado do Piauí. Observa-se um maior número de exames realizados do ano de 2013, com a maioria desses realizados em mulheres na faixa etária de 25 a 64 anos, pardas e com ensino fundamental incompleto. O epitélio escamoso foi o mais representado nas amostras citopatológicas, sendo os agentes microbiológicos mais frequentes no colo uterino os cocos, os Lactobacillus sp e os Bacilos. Foi verificado dentre as alterações celulares benignas a inflamação como achado mais presente e as células escamosas indeterminadas não neoplásicas foram as atipias em células escamosas mais presente. Conclusão: Dessa forma é importante a adoção de estratégias que melhorem a coleta desses dados, que são importantes fontes de informações em saúde e que podem ser utilizados para a implementação de possíveis políticas nesse campo e em pesquisas da área de saúde.Descritores: Neoplasias do Colo do Útero; Programas de Rastreamento; Saúde Pública.
Avaliação de diferentes protocolos no clareamento dentário
Authors: Santos Talina Rocha Balbina , Pereira Rafaelly Galindo dos Santos , Alves Pedro Vinícius de Melo , Gomes Thayse Gonzaga , Sette-de-Souza Pedro Henrique 
Published: December 2018

Introdução: A estética é a principal busca nos consultórios odontológicos e um dos tratamentos mais realizados é o clareamento dentário, a cada ano mais profissionais buscam a melhor técnica no que diz respeito a longevidade, efetividade, facilidade de passos clínicos e menor desconforto para o paciente Objetivo: Avaliar a influência da modificação do protocolo para aplicação de agentes clareadores utilizados em consultórios odontológicos, determinando a mudança de cor de diferentes agentes clareadores em dentes submetidos a diferentes protocolos. Material e métodos: Uma amostra de 20 dentes selecionados e codificados tiveram suas cores estabelecidas de acordo com a escala Vita Classica. Seccionados e divididos em quatro grupos entre protocolo convencional e modificado e uso dos agentes clareadores Whiteness HP e Whiteness HP Maxx. Resultados: A modificação do protocolo alcança resultados satisfatórios e sem diferença estatisticamente significativa quando comparado ao que é preconizado pelos fabricantes. Conclusões: Os resultados sugerem que a modificação pode representar uma ferramenta útil na prática clínica, uma vez que permite torna-lo mais eficaz, diminuir custos e quantidade de material utilizado.Descritores: Clareamento Dental; Peróxido de Hidrogênio; Clareadores.
Mobile Phone and Wearable Sensor-Based mHealth Approaches for Psychiatric Disorders and Symptoms: Systematic Review
Authors: Seppälä Jussi , De Vita Ilaria , Jämsä Timo , Miettunen Jouko , Isohanni Matti , Rubinstein Katya , Feldman Yoram , Grasa Eva , Corripio Iluminada , Berdun Jesus , D'Amico Enrico ,   M-RESIST Group, Bulgheroni Maria 
Published: December 2018

BackgroundMobile Therapeutic Attention for Patients with Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia (m-RESIST) is an EU Horizon 2020-funded project aimed at designing and validating an innovative therapeutic program for treatment-resistant schizophrenia. The program exploits information from mobile phones and wearable sensors for behavioral tracking to support intervention administration.ObjectiveTo systematically review original studies on sensor-based mHealth apps aimed at uncovering associations between sensor data and symptoms of psychiatric disorders in order to support the m-RESIST approach to assess effectiveness of behavioral monitoring in therapy.MethodsA systematic review of the English-language literature, according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, was performed through Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases. Studies published between September 1, 2009, and September 30, 2018, were selected. Boolean search operators with an iterative combination of search terms were applied.ResultsStudies reporting quantitative information on data collected from mobile use and/or wearable sensors, and where that information was associated with clinical outcomes, were included. A total of 35 studies were identified; most of them investigated bipolar disorders, depression, depression symptoms, stress, and symptoms of stress, while only a few studies addressed persons with schizophrenia. The data from sensors were associated with symptoms of schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, and depression.ConclusionsAlthough the data from sensors demonstrated an association with the symptoms of schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, and depression, their usability in clinical settings to support therapeutic intervention is not yet fully assessed and needs to be scrutinized more thoroughly.