bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Ambulatory Management of Childhood Asthma Using a Novel Self-management Application
Authors: Nkoy Flory L. , Fassl Bernhard A. , Wilkins Victoria L. , Johnson Joseph , Unsicker Eun Hea , Koopmeiners Karmella J. , Jensen Andrea , Frazier Michelle , Gaddis Jordan , Malmgren Lis , Williams Stacey , Oldroyd Heather , Greene Tom , Sheng Xiaoming , Uchida Derek A. , Maloney Christopher G. , Stone Bryan L. 
Published: May 2019

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:
Pediatric ambulatory asthma control is suboptimal, reducing quality of life (QoL) and causing emergency department (ED) and hospital admissions. We assessed the impact of the electronic-AsthmaTracker (e-AT), a self-monitoring application for children with asthma.

METHODS:
Prospective cohort study with matched controls. Participants were enrolled January 2014 to December 2015 in 11 pediatric clinics for weekly e-AT use for 1 year. Analyses included: (1) longitudinal changes for the child (QoL, asthma control, and interrupted and missed school days) and parents (interrupted and missed work days and satisfaction), (2) comparing ED and hospital admissions and oral corticosteroid (OCS) use pre- and postintervention, and (3) comparing ED and hospital admissions and OCS use between e-AT users and matched controls.

RESULTS:
A total of 327 children and parents enrolled; e-AT adherence at 12 months was 65%. Compared with baseline, participants had significantly (P &lt; .001) increased QoL, asthma control, and reduced interrupted and missed school and work days at all assessment times. Compared with 1 year preintervention, they had reduced ED and hospital admissions (rate ratio [RR]: 0.68; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.49–0.95) and OCS use (RR: 0.74; 95% CI: 0.61–0.91). Parent satisfaction remained high. Compared with matched controls, participants had reduced ED and hospital admissions (RR: 0.41; 95% CI: 0.22–0.75) and OCS use (RR: 0.65; 95% CI: 0.46–0.93).

CONCLUSIONS:
e-AT use led to high and sustained participation in self-monitoring and improved asthma outcomes. Dissemination of this care model has potential to broadly improve pediatric ambulatory asthma care.
Evaluation of Microleakage by Gas Permeability and Marginal Adaptation of MTA and Biodentine™ Apical Plugs: In Vitro Study
Authors: Brenes-Valverde DDS Karen , Conejo-Rodríguez PhD Elian , Vega-Baudrit PhD José Roberto , Montero-Aguilar MSc Mauricio , Chavarría-Bolaños MSc, PhD Daniel 
Published: May 2019

The endodontic treatment of teeth with incomplete development is always a complex task. Nowadays, biomaterials such as bioceramics offers promising clinical evidence that supports its use. However, the standardization of its use for apexification purpose still needs a deeper understanding of the materials’ behavior. The aim of this investigation was to evaluate the marginal adaptability and microleakage by gas permeability of MTA and Biodentine™ apical plugs in an in vitro model. Materials and methods: Twenty-four single rooted human teeth were selected according to previously stablished inclusion criteria. All samples were prepared obtaining standard cylindrical internal canals with a diameter of 1.3 mm. Root canals were gently rinsed using 5.25% sodium hypochlorite and EDTA 17%. The apical 3mm and remaining coronal dental structure were sectioned to obtain 10mm roots. Roots were randomly assigned to 3 different groups as follows: GROUP A: MTA (n=10), GROUP B: Biodentine™ (n=10) and Group C: Control (positive n=1, negative n=3). MTA and Biodentine™ were prepared according to manufacturer’s indications, and apical plugs of 4mm were passively placed in the correspondent teeth. All samples were stored in saline solution for 7 days at 37°C before evaluation. Samples were mounted in cylindrical sample-holders using epoxy resin. Microleakage was evaluated with an automatic permeability detector that calculates nitrogen diffusion between the material-root interphase. After microleakage evaluation, the samples were recovered and analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Microleakage results were analyzed using Chi-square and adaptation was evaluated with a descriptive analysis. Results: None of the evaluated materials completely avoided the nitrogen microleakage (positive leakage of 10% and 20% of samples for MTA and Biodentine™ respectively); with no statistical significant difference between groups (p=0.527). All apical plugs showed good adaptation under SEM, at 30x, 200x, 1000x and 2500x; with microscopical structures similar to previous reports. Conclusions: Both bioceramics behave similar when used as apical barriers to avoid permeability, with acceptable marginal adaptation. Further in vivo studies are needed to validate these results.
Rehabilitating Form, Function and Natural Aesthetics with Onlay Ceramic IPS Empress Esthetic®: Evidence and Versatility
Authors: Ramírez Barrantes DDS, MSD, PhD Juan Carlos 
Published: May 2019

Clinical research and in vitro laboratory tests have enabled the development and improvement of dental ceramics. Comprehension of the physical and mechanical properties of this material is essential, in order to ensure a functional, aesthetic and long-lasting posterior ceramic restoration. The clinical protocol for onlay preparation involves important considerations in treatment planning, such as selection of the restorative material, biomechanical design, color selection, dental substrates conditioning and adhesive cementation. This article discusses a brief review on the topic and a case presentation in which a posterior tooth was rehabilitated with an IPS Empress Esthetic® ceramic onlay.
Kemajuan Belajar Siswa pada Penjumlahan Bilangan Desimal Menggunakan Pengukuran Berat
Authors: Maimuna Leni , Darmawijoyo Darmawijoyo , Susanti Ely 
Published: May 2019

This study was aimed at describing the student’ learning progress on decimals addition by a set of learning activitis based on Indonesian Realistic Mathematics Education. This research method is design research which contain three stages, namely: preliminary design, design experiment and retrospective analysis. Hypothetical Learning Trajectory (HLT) has been designed to play an important role as learning design and research instrument. HLT was tested to 30 fourth grade students. The data were collected through interview, observation, and field notes. The findings of the research showed that this instructional design could stimulate students in the introduction of one digit decimal through the result of weight measurement, the use of the model that the students make themselves (model of) to describe the measurement results at the second level, and marking the result of the measurement to the number line and continued by describing the process of decimals addition from the measurement activity to the number line in the more formal level. Furthermore at the formal level, students are able to solve the problem of the decimals addition using the correct procedure that is the place value rule.
Cambios cefalométricos producidos por Pistas Planas y Bionator en la clase II división 1
Authors: De la C. Mora-Pérez Clotilde , Álvarez-Mora Ivette , Liburd Randy , Armas-Sánchez Ana María 
Published: May 2019

Introducción: el Bionator y las pistas planas son aparatos funcionales que se encuentra entre las opciones de tratamiento de la maloclusión clase II división 1.
Objetivo: comparar los cambios cráneofaciales y de tejidos blandos resultantes del tratamiento ortopédico para la corrección de maloclusión clase II división 1.
Métodos: se realizó un estudio de intervención, cuasiexperimental, la unidad muestral lo constituyó 622 niños entre 6 y 9 años de ambos sexos de la Escuela Primaria “Guerrillero Heroico” del Área II del municipio Cienfuegos, la muestra quedó constituida por 20 pacientes, se dividió en 2 grupos equitativamente y se utilizó como terapéutica los aparatos funcionales de Pistas Planas y el Bionator. Se tomaron telerradiografías laterales de cráneo al inicio y al año de tratamiento, se realizaron mediciones lineales y/o angulares de Steiner, Ricketts y McNamara. Se evaluaron los cambios cefalométricos esqueletales y de tejidos blandos antes y después del tratamiento.
Resultados: se observaron cambios en las mediciones de las radiografías laterales de cráneo, con variaciones cefalométricas cráneofaciales de significación estadística importante; en los tejidos blandos aumentó el ángulo nasolabial, el cual se encontraba disminuido debido al componente labial ya que existía protrusión ligera del labio superior.
Conclusión: se comprobó desde el punto de vista estadístico que los pacientes con pistas planas presentaron cambios craneofaciales estadísticamente más significativos en la mayoría de las medidas cefalométricas, los cambios en los tejidos blandos no fueron significativos para ninguno de las dos terapéuticas empleadas y el biotipo fue modificado positivamente con ambas aparatologías.
La construcción de iglesias en Alemania durante los siglos XX y XXI
Authors: Zahner Walter 
Published: May 2019

Es una especie de fenómeno. Desde hace unos veinticinco años, en Alemania —y también en toda Centroeuropa y gran parte del sur de Europa— se construyen cada vez menos iglesias, y sin embargo el debate sobre la construcción de iglesias no se ha interrumpido, incluso se ha reforzado. Esto responde, seguramente, a varios motivos.
Hace pocas semanas ha aparecido en el mercado literario alemán la reedición de un libro publicado por primera vez hace cuarenta y siete años: «Kirchenbau. Welt vor der Schwelle» (La construcción de iglesias. El mundo ante el umbral). La editorial lo está promocionando diciendo que la obra fundamental del famoso arquitecto Rudolf Schwarz está de nuevo disponible.
Pero antes de mencionar ejemplos de la arquitectura religiosa en Alemania quiero adelantar algunos pensamientos teológicos al respecto. ¿Qué es una iglesia? ¿Qué cosas la componen? ¿Qué la determina?
La arquitectura del Cuerpo Místico
Authors: Schloeder Steven J. 
Published: May 2019

El tema genérico de este congreso es la arquitectura religiosa contemporánea. Y el tema específico nos pide considerar la arquitectura sacra contemporánea dentro de un marco dialéctico entre el concepto y la identidad. Para mí, el término clave es contemporánea: de nuestra época. Esto parece presuponer una particular consciencia histórica: de lo que entendemos —o al menos de lo que creemos— que nuestro lugar concreto en la historia exige u obtiene: un modo de pensar sobre la arquitectura sacra que sea respetuoso con nuestra situación contemporánea. Esto también sugiere que nuestra respuesta actual bien pudiera ser diferente de la de épocas pasadas.
Pero cada época es contemporánea. Y todo lo que podemos hacer es arquitectura contemporánea. Simplemente no podemos pensar en arquitectura excepto como contemporáneos de nuestra propia época. Ya no podemos transformar la piedra en escultura con la visión y la mente de un cantero medieval. Ni estamos ya ocupados con las polémicas de la Contrarreforma que conformaron las magníficas iglesias barrocas. Ya no estamos involucrados en los debates cristológicos que influenciaron las arquitecturas de las iglesias en la época de Justiniano. Ni el movimiento del Gothic Revival se entiende como una interpretación moderna de un auténtico edificio medieval. Ni el clasicismo renacentista puede ser ya confundido con el de un antiguo templo griego o romano, así como ninguna de esas iglesias contemporáneas neoclásicas se podría confundir con la obra de un genio del Renacimiento, como Paladio, Bramante o Alberti. Así que yo creo que la fascinación por el concepto contemporáneo es problemática.
A pesar de todo, esta cuestión de la arquitectura sacra contemporánea parece ser el núcleo dialéctico en el que se han enzarzado los arquitectos y liturgistas durante los últimos cien años, más o menos. He de señalar que necesitamos respetar las particularidades de nuestra época, y que es útil examinar en qué grado deberían influir en nuestra toma de decisiones, y qué valores se están introduciendo en nuestra aproximación a la arquitectura sacra. Pero el grado hasta el que podrían influenciar nuestra aproximación a la arquitectura sacra es mucho más limitado.
THE USAGE OF MASSIVE OPEN ONLINE COURSE (MOOC) IN TEACHING AND LEARNING AMONG STUDENTS
Authors: Hamzah Norhasyimah , Asyida Wan Roosli Wan Nurul , Ismail Mohd Erfy , Ariffin Arihasnida 
Published: May 2019

Purpose of Study: Technology-based education methods have an interest in ensuring Malaysia's position in the global rankings. Furthermore, the government intends to raise the level of online learning globally. Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) is a platform that allows the government’s intention to be successfully achieved. This study aims to identify students’ level of knowledge on the importance of the use of MOOC and on the application of MOOC in teaching and learning. It also intends to identify the students’ level of acceptance of MOOC and the level of its effectiveness in teaching and learning. A total of 247 users of MOOC from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) were sampled in this study.
Methodology: The data were collected using a set of questionnaire and were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSSv 21).
Results: Results showed that the level of knowledge, usage, acceptance, and effectiveness was high among the students. From the findings, some suggestions were made to future researchers and the parties involved in university management.
Implications/Applications: The finding noted a high level of the students’ knowledge about the importance of MOOC in teaching and learning, the students’ use of the application of the MOOC in teaching and learning, as well as their acceptance on the use of MOOC. This indicates that the use of teaching and learning in blended learning through the MOOC platform can be received by the students.
The redox-dependent regulation of satellite cells following aseptic muscle trauma (SpEED): Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Papanikolaou Konstantinos , Draganidis Dimitrios , Chatzinikolaou Athanasios , Laschou Vassiliki C. , Georgakouli Kalliopi , Tsimeas Panagiotis , Batrakoulis Alexios , Deli Charikleia K. , Jamurtas Athanasios Z. , FATOUROS IOANNIS 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
Background

Muscle satellite cells (SCs) are crucial for muscle regeneration following muscle trauma. Acute skeletal muscle damage results in inflammation and production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) which may be implicated in SCs activation. Protection of these cells from oxidative damage is essential to ensure sufficient muscle regeneration. The aim of this study is to determine whether SCs activity under conditions of aseptic skeletal muscle trauma induced by exercise is redox-dependent.

Methods/design

Based on their SCs content in their vastus lateralis skeletal muscle, participants will be classified as either high or low respondents. In a randomized, double-blind, crossover, repeated measures design, participants will then receive either Placebo or N-acetylcysteine (alters redox potential in muscle) during a preliminary 7-day loading phase, and for 8 consecutive days following a single bout of intense muscle-damaging exercise. In both trials, blood samples and muscle biopsies will be collected, and muscle performance and soreness will be measured at baseline, pre-exercise, 2- and 8-days post-exercise. Biological samples will be analyzed for redox status and SCs activity. Between trials, a 4-week washout period will be implemented.

Discussion

This study is designed to investigate the impact of redox status on SCs mobilization and thus skeletal muscle potential for regeneration under conditions of aseptic inflammation induced by exercise. Findings of this trial will provide insight into i) molecular pathways involved in SCs recruitment and muscle healing under conditions of aseptic skeletal muscle trauma present in numerous catabolic conditions and ii) if skeletal muscle’s potential for regeneration depends on its basal SCs content.
Multiple asystole events in a patient undergoing total knee arthroplasty - a case report
Authors: Burgdorff Anna-Maria , Flöther Lilit , Wohlrab David 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
Background: Unexpected cardiac arrest in patients during surgery is associated with high mortality. Reasons are often multifactorial and unclear.
Case presentation: This case report describes a patient who developed reversible asystole during knee surgery under general anaesthesia. All diagnostic cardiac examinations were unremarkable. After surgery, the patient showed no further symptoms.
Conclusion: To prevent cardiac arrest due to non-cardiac reasons, patients with a high risk for asystole caused by vasovagal reflex or by pain need to be identified. Preoperative conditions such as hypovolemia need to be improved prior to surgery, and additional monitoring should be used. Further investigations to determine the influence of non-cardiac disease and long-term medication are necessary.
Correlation of retinal layer changes with vision gain in diabetic macular edema during conbercept treatment
Authors: Xu Yupeng , Qu Yuan , Suo Yan , Gao Jian , Chen Xia , Liu Kun , Xu Xun 
Published: May 2019

Abstract
Purpose

To assess the changes in individual retinal layer thickness and visual function associated with gains in visual acuity after an intravitreal conbercept injection in the diabetic macular edema (DME) on spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) and microperimetry during 1-year follow-up.

Methods

Retrospective observational study. Twenty patients with clinically significant DME in the study eye were imaged by SD-OCT every three months and MP1 microperimeter in the third month while receiving anti-VEGF (conbercept) treatment. In each patient, seven retinal layers were segmented in 98 scans covering a 6mm×6mm area of the macula at baseline and during 1 year of treatment. An automatic, full-threshold microperimetry of the central field (10°×10°, 40 stimulated points) with the MP1 microperimeter. Thickness and microperimetry changes were quantitatively measured and evaluated for their correlation with increases in visual acuity.

Results

Although thicknesses of the inner nuclear layer (INL) and the outer nuclear layer (ONL) were reduced the most after treatment (p< 0.05), decreases of the ganglion cell layer (GCL) (r = 0.591, p= 0.006) and inner plexiform layer (IPL) (r= 0.663, p= 0.001) in central subfield area was associated with BCVA gain, and had the best estimation of BCVA gain (adjust R2=0.544). Mean macular sensitivity in the central subfield was also well correlated with BCVA gain (r=0.531, p=0.016).

Conclusions

Neural recovery occurred after the resolution of edema during conbercept treatment, due to the decreases in GCL and IPL associating with gains in vision and improved microperimetry.
Poverty and Income Inequality in Rural Agrarian Household of Southwestern Nigeria: The Gender Perspective
Authors: Ogundipe Adeyemi A. , Ogunniyi Adebayo , Olagunju Kehinde , Asaleye Abiola J. 
Published: May 2019

Introduction:Poverty is a common phenomenon in the world today, with a vast dominance in Africa, with Nigeria not exempted. This paper analyzes gender perspective of income inequality and poverty among sample of rural households in Southwest, Nigeria. Gini coefficient, Foster-Greer-Thorbecke (FGT) and Logistic regression model was used to assess the objective of the study.Methods:The poverty line stands at N15271.83 ($76.74), with more than half (53.71%) of the male population considered poor while the female poor population stood at 47.22%. However, the study found that income inequality was lower among the male respondents than the female counterparts. A number of explanatory variables were considered, the following - educational years, household size, farming experience, market distance, extension access, credit access and member of social group represent important poverty drivers in the study area.Results and ConclusionThe study therefore suggests that reducing the number of dependent household members and ensuring ready availability and equal access to institutional facilities, basic amenities, credit facilities, and human capital development of rural households are some measures that could curb the menace of poverty.
Image Transmission Using SC-FDMA System Over mmWave Measured Channel at 29.5 GHz
Authors: Khelil Abdellatif , Talbi Larbi , Slimani Djamel , LeBel Jules 
Published: May 2019

Aims:
This paper presents an investigation of image transmission using SC-FDMA system
over wireless fading channels.

Background:
A comparison is performed between the performance of the wireless transmitted
image over 3GPP LTE channel (vehicular and pederstain) and mmWaves measured channel at
29.5 GHz.

Objective:
One of the important benefits of this work is the real measurement obtained at 29.5
GHz under NLOS scenario using an original sounder based on the ensuring of phase coherence
between the transmitter and the receiver.

Methods:
Cameraman image has been transmitted over the SC-FDMA with different subcarriers
mapping schemes. PSNR and MSE are the metrics used to evaluate the performance of the image
transmitted under Matlab simulation where their values of the received image are calculated for
different SNR values.

Results and Conclusion:
: The simulation results show that the image transmission over mmWaves
channel works and the best values of PSNR are attained beyond 12 dB and 14 dB for LSC-FDMA
and ISC-FDMA respectively.
QUALITATIVE STUDY ON EFFECTIVE TELEHEALTHEDUCATIONAL METHOD CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) IN MOJOKERTO INDONESIA
Authors: MAHMUDAH RIFAATUL LAILA , KARTININGRUM EKA DIAH , IKAWATI ZULLIES , WAHYONO DJOKO 
Published: May 2019

Objective: To find the effective method of telehealth for COPD patients through focus group discussions (FGD) health professional and COPD patients.
Methods: Focus group discussions, the materials of FGD consist of educational contents, telehealth media, and education schedule. Discussions involving 11 participants, six medical professionals (2 medical doctors and 4 pharmacists), and 5 patients with COPD in four Hospital in Mojokerto.
Results: According to the health professional and COPD patients educational materials necessary for patients with COPD is knowing disease (such as symptoms, causes, transmission, and prevention), how to use an inhaler, and treatment of COPD from medication to a healthy lifestyle. The educational materials should be showing in television available at the patient’s waiting room in the hospital.
Conclusion: It is expected that repeated education will increase patient’s knowledge on COPD as well as their health status.