bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effects of Congruency on Bereitschaftspotential While Performing a Bimanual Motor Task
Authors: McGowan Meghan , Hémond-Hill Camille , Nakazawa Justine 
Published: September 2018

The bereitschaftspotential (BP)—also known as the readiness potential—is a measure of brain activity that precedes voluntary movement by approximately one second in the supplementary motor area and the contralateral primary motor cortex. Motor task reaction time for bimanual task performance is affected by both the individual and the environment; however, it is unclear whether motor task reaction time (as measured via the BP) is significantly affected by congruency. A congruent motor task is an ipsilateral stimulus (e.g., a stimulus on the right is responded to by the right hand), and an incongruent task is a contralateral stimulus (e.g., a stimulus on the right is responded to by the left hand). Congruency is re-emerging as an important topic in motor learning as it may require different levels of cortical processing. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of congruency on the BP. Participants were asked to complete the computer task, Keyboard Hero, where they pressed keys with both their left and right hands in response to discrete congruent and incongruent stimuli. A MUSE™ apparatus recorded brain activity 1000 ms prior to, and 1000 ms after each stimulus. Results from every participant for the incongruent and congruent trials were averaged and compared using a grand average waveform. Means of accuracy (how often participants pressed the key correctly) and BP for each condition were averaged and compared using a 95% Confidence Interval (CI). Across congruent and incongruent conditions, a non-significant difference (p > 0.05 ) was found in BP (p > 0.59 ), accuracy (p > 0.64 ), and BP within −200 ms to 200 ms (p > 0.31 ). BP and mean accuracy scores were not significantly different between congruent and incongruent conditions, which may be due to only minute differences in brain activity or due to the study’s design. Further research should analyze individual variations of the present study, such as stimulus location, differences in the responding limb, correctness of responses, and the sensory modality being tested
NARRATIVAS JORNALÍSTICO-LITERÁRIAS E VISIBILIDADE
Authors: Werneck Ladeira Réche Daniela 
Published: September 2018

<p>O objetivo deste artigo é analisar como os testemunhos das vítimas do genocídio em Ruanda e na Guerra de Albergues, na África do Sul, no pré-fim do <em>apartheid</em>, as ajudaram a escapar da dupla invisibilidade a que foram submetidas: porque a história africana tem sido negligenciada pelo Ocidente e porque tornaram-se fantasmas em suas próprias vidas, uma vez que atravessados por um passado de dor extrema. Para isso, são discutidos dois livros escritos por jornalistas: <em>Gostaríamos de informá-lo que amanhã seremos mortos com nossas famílias</em>: Histórias de Ruanda, de Philip Gourevitch, e <em>O clube do bangue-bangue</em>: Instantâneos de uma guerra oculta, de Greg Marinovich e João Silva. Embora elas tenham sido construídas a partir do testemunho indireto, no qual as vivências da violência são mediadas pela voz dos narradores, sustenta-se que essas vítimas foram reconhecidas nos relatos ora analisados como sujeitos. Suas vozes, silenciadas pelo trauma e pelo relato oficial, foram ouvidas pelos jornalistas, tornando possível a sobrevivência e permanência na história. <strong></strong></p>
A ESCRITA JORNALÍSTICA BALZAQUIANA E AS REPRESENTAÇÕES SIMBÓLICAS DA VIDA PARISIENSE
Authors: Arigoni Maria Inês Canedo 
Published: September 2018

<p class="Resumo"><span> Este artigo apresenta uma pequena parte da experiência jornalística de Honoré de Balzac, que, na década de trinta do século XIX, foi um importante ator da imprensa francesa. O texto é composto de uma breve introdução sobre o jornalismo e a presença do romancista na mídia daquele período, de observações sobre as representações simbólicas da vida parisiense e da tradução das crônicas <em>Paris de 1831</em>, <em>O Domingo</em> e <em>A grisette</em>, publicadas no jornal parisiense <em>La Caricature</em>.</span></p>
SOBRE PINTURA E POESIA
Authors: Marcela da Silva Guimarães Geovanna 
Published: September 2018

<p>O objetivo deste texto é discutir a relação – sempre atual e norteadora de novos debates – entre pintura e poesia, <em>Ut pictura poesis</em>, desde o seu surgimento, na Antiguidade, até nossos dias. Para isso, nos valeremos de diversas leituras acerca desta relação: Du Bos (2005), Delacroix (2005), Lessing (2005), Oliveira (1987), Hansen (2006), etc., que analisam as diferenças e igualdades entre as várias formas de expressão e produção das respectivas artes como forma de compreender a condição artística de cada uma. Com isso, veremos que esta relação tão antiga e profícua, no decorrer do tempo, sofreu profundas e constantes transformações. Ao ponto, que podemos constatar que, hoje, a relação pintura e poesia converteu-se na relação entre poesia e imagem, configurando, dessa maneira, o processo de transformação e evolução da tradição <em>Ut pictura poesis. </em>Tal perspectiva nos permite vislumbrar o processo que possibilita que formas artísticas do passado continuem atuantes no presente, sendo o exemplo mais notável disso a relação entre barroco e modernidade, estudada e analisada por Hatherly (1995). </p><p><strong>Palavras-chave</strong>: Pintura; Poesia; Barroco; Modernidade. </p>
cardiovascular effects of oral appliances in obstructive sleep apnea
Authors: Agaltsov M. V. 
Published: September 2018

Oral appliances (ОА) are one of the leading methods of effective treatment of sleep-related breathing disorders. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a widespread disturbance in the general population. It is closely associated with many cardiovascular diseases (hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, chronic heart failure, ischemic heart disease). Timely detection and treatment of OSA is an important task in the process of reducing the number of cardiac complications. Modern devices for the treatment of OSA are custom-made devices which allow to change the position of the mandible and its extension providing personalized treatment of snoring and sleep apnea. Changing the degree of the mandible extension, the ОА retains the upper respiratory tract in open position and indirectly stimulates the muscles, determining their tone. The effectiveness of the ОА is evaluated by the complete elimination of all respiratory events (snoring, upper airway resistance syndrome, OSA and hypopnea), as well as the influence on the sleep structure and the wakefulness functioning (excessive daytime sleepiness). The effects of ОА on cardiovascular diseases are of great importance, as they showed a decrease in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, as well as a positive effect on the impaired endothelial function. Among all the treatment options, ОА take the leading positions, only slightly inferior in effectiveness to noninvasive ventilation, so called CPAP therapy. Regarding the long-term adherence to therapy (which is especially important in the cardiovascular prevention) оral appliances exceed CPAP therapy. Thus, the OA therapy is one of the leading therapeutic directions in modern sleep medicine for obstructive sleep-related breathing disorders.
Selling Product or Selling Gender: Toy Advertisements and Child Gender Identity
Authors: Andreu Lauren , 2015 Class of 
Published: September 2018

Significant research has been conducted on how well children understand advertisements and the effect advertisements and television have on a child. However, there is not a large amount of research on the relationship between toy advertisements and children’s choices for play and gender identity. This paper will attempt to bring together multiple aspects of research that touch on all of these points to better grasp a full understanding of the topic. The research found that young children identify certain toys as gendered, but that they and their parents are open-minded about playing with many toys specifically marketed to the opposite gender. It was also found children could not provide a true understanding of what an advertisement’s purpose is until they were nine years old.
Evaluation of Health on a Budget: A Health Promotion Program for Women Experiencing Homelessness
Authors: Hackett Autumn , 2016 Class of 
Published: September 2018

In 2015, the researcher created "Health on a Budget," a five-session health promotion class to empower homeless women to live heathier lives on a budget. After enhancing the curriculum using the theory of planned behavior (Ajzen, 1991), the researcher reintroduced the program in 2016 and evaluated its effectiveness.
The researcher worked with stakeholders to identify key topics: health literacy in nutrition, portion control, cooking, exercise, and oral and foot hygiene. The researcher created objectives, lesson plans, and evaluation surveys that aligned with the theory of planned behavior. At the conclusion of each session, participants completed a survey that determined the completion of the objectives. Ten women residing at the Center for Transforming Lives shelter in Fort Worth participated in "Health on a Budget" in 2016. As a whole, the participants met all of the knowledge objectives, 80% of the attitude objectives, 80% of the behavioral intention objectives, 40% of perceived behavioral control objectives, and 20% of subjective norm objectives. Overall, the program had the greatest effect on the participants’ knowledge, attitudes, and intentions to perform healthy behaviors. The program was well-received by the participants, and the shelter stakeholders were very pleased with the program development and outcomes. Although the participants met most of the objectives, it is unclear if the women will take the knowledge they have and use it to change their day-to-day behaviors because of the complexity of their environment and circumstances. Changing shelter policies to improve the food environment and the nutritional content of the food would be more effective in promoting the health behaviors of residents in the short term. In the long term, the provision of stable housing would allow women to begin improving their physical, mental, and emotional health through programs like "Health on a Budget."
Reporting Sexual Assault: Review of the Literature Regarding the Decision to Report Sexual Assault
Authors: Pieper Erica , 2016 Class of 
Published: September 2018

This review of the literature investigates the many reasons why a person may choose not to report sexual assault. The pain, trauma, worthlessness, and other extreme emotions that stem from sexual assault are contributing factors in an individual’s choice to report; there are many reasons why a person would choose not to report. From my time spent at The Women’s Center of Tarrant County, I have seen survivors make this difficult decision over and over—some choosing to report, some not. The results of the literature review give new insight to the reporting process our clients may decide to participate in.
Blair Guilfoile Reflects on her Honors Colloquium Coursework
Authors: Guilfoile Blair , 2016 Class of 
Published: September 2018

Video Segments:
How did you first learn about colloquia? 0:04-0:32
Which classes have you taken? 0:32-0:42
Do you have a favorite? 0:42-1:17
What have these classes taught you? 1:17-1:49
What is the most challenging part of colloquia? 1:49-2:26
What was the best part about colloquia? 2:26-3:09
What are the benefits of colloquia? 3:09-3:58
What’s your advice for choosing between departmental honors (thesis) and colloquia? 3:58-4:52
Do you have advice for new colloquia students? 4:52-5:16
Stillness in Four Movements
Authors: Henderson Alden , 2017 Class of 
Published: September 2018

Stillness in Four Movements, a dance performance culminating from a year-long research process, investigates conceptions of stillness as movement in a manner similar to the ways John Cage explored silence in music, or the ways Mark Rothko explored the concept of nothingness in visual art. Total stillness is, of course, impossible. Our hearts are always beating, cells are decomposing, and atoms are moving. Nonetheless, this project asks how dance can productively engage with the concept of stillness as choreographic material. Stillness explores the difficulty of engaging with the notion of stillness through choreographic material in four sections that address questions of stillness in choreography.
Long-term survival of uveal melanoma patients after enucleation, depending on molecular genetic aberrations
Authors: Neroev V. V. , Saakyan S. V. , Amiryan A. G. , Tsygankov A. Yu. , Burdennyy A. M. , Loginov V. I. , Khlgatyan M. R. 
Published: September 2018

Rationale: In the recent years molecular genetic prognostic factors are becoming very important for predicting the course of uveal melanoma (UM). In clinical practice, molecular genetic methods are used to identify patients with a high risk of metastases.Aim: To determine the survival of UM patients after enucleation, depending on molecular genetic aberrations.Materials and methods: Thirty (30) patients with UM aged from 23 to 83 years were examined and treated. In all cases, enucleation was performed. The removed eyes underwent morphological and molecular genetic and cytogenetic analysis (loss of heterozygocity on chromosomes 1, 3 and 8, methylation of the RASSF1A gene, mutations in GNAQ/11 genes, polymorphism of the ABCB1 gene). The median follow-up was 61 months.Results: The cumulative 3-year survival of the UM patients was 77.8 ± 8.0%, and the 5-year survival 63.0 ± 9.0%. The mean survival time was 52.8 ± 3.9 months. The patients with chromosome 3 monosomy showed significantly lower 5-year survival rates than the patients with partial monosomy and without loss of heterozygocity in chromosome 3 (log-rank test, χ2 = 14.111, p = 0.001). The loss of heterozygocity on chromosomes 1 and 8, the methylation of the RASSF1A gene, the mutations in GNAQ/11 genes, and the polymorphism of the ABCB1 gene were not associated with poorer vital prognosis.Conclusion: Molecular genetic aberrations play an important role in predicting the course of the tumor process and determining the risk of hematogenous metastasizing in UM patients. The significant role of chromosome 3 monosomy has been proved. Due to the relatively small cohort (30 patients) and the time factor (analysis of 5-year survival), the role of other molecular genetic changes has not been confirmed, which requires an assessment of not only genetic, but also clinical, echographic and morphological prognostic factors.
Delayed Reconstruction Following Incarceration of the Medial Epicondyle in the Elbow Joint
Authors: Lotz Benedict , Akilapa Oluwasegun , Karthik Karuppaiah 
Published: September 2018

Case:
Neglected medial epicondylar fractures with intra-articular incarceration are uncommon. At 6 weeks after an elbow dislocation, an 11-year-old child was referred to our unit with painless, restricted range of motion. Clinical assessment and radiographic imaging revealed an incarcerated medial epicondylar fragment in the ulnohumeral joint. We performed open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) and transposed the ulnar nerve. The clinical and radiographic outcomes at the final follow-up were excellent.

Conclusion:
The management of neglected pediatric medial epicondylar fractures with intra-articular incarceration is challenging. Identifying the fractured fragment is essential. Although the outcome following excision is variable, children who have undergone ORIF with ulnar nerve transposition have regained full function, despite delayed reconstruction.
Use of Halo-Gravity Traction and a Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod for Untreated Severe Kyphoscoliosis in an Adolescent
Authors: Fedorak Graham T. , Smith John T. , Heflin John A. 
Published: September 2018

Case:
We utilized a novel staged approach for an adolescent with severe kyphoscoliosis; it involved 8 weeks of initial halo-gravity traction as well as implantation and expansion (every 2 weeks) of a magnetically controlled growing rod over 6 months, followed by spinal fusion. The patient was a 13-year-old girl with an untreated idiopathic deformity (thoracic scoliosis with a curve of 145° and kyphosis with a curve of 120°). No osteotomies other than inferior facetectomies were required at the final fusion, and the final scoliosis curve was 57°, a correction of 60.7%.

Conclusion:
The staged approach resulted in a straightforward, safe, gradual correction of severe kyphoscoliosis. We consider this an option for patients with scoliosis with a curve of ≥130° on initial presentation.
Valgus Osteotomy with Plate-and-Nail Fixation for the Treatment of Proximal Femoral Deformities Due to Fibrous Dysplasia
Authors: Butler Bennet A. , Lawton Cort D. , Harold Ryan E. , Peabody Terrance D. , Stover Michael D. 
Published: September 2018

Case:
We describe 2 cases of proximal femoral deformity due to fibrous dysplasia that were corrected with osteotomies and a novel combined construct with a blade plate and a retrograde intramedullary nail.

Conclusion:
A single-stage procedure using a combined construct with a blade plate and a retrograde intramedullary nail is a viable option for correcting and subsequently preventing proximal femoral deformities due to fibrous dysplasia.
Surgical Intervention for Cauda Equina Syndrome in the Second and Third Trimesters of Pregnancy
Authors: Look Nicole , Kleck Christopher J. , Burger Evalina L. 
Published: September 2018

Case:
Low back pain affects >50% of pregnant women. However, cauda equina syndrome (CES) during pregnancy is rare. Because a delay in treatment increases the risk of irreversible neurologic damage, acute onset is regarded as a surgical emergency. We describe 3 cases of CES in pregnant women at 24, 27, and 30 weeks’ gestation, respectively.

Conclusion:
All 3 of the patients underwent surgical decompression in the prone position under general anesthesia with continuous external monitoring of the fetal heart rate. Intraoperative findings were noteworthy for epidural venous plexus engorgement in 2 of the patients. There were no complications for the patients or the fetuses, and all 3 of the patients had postoperative resolution of the neurologic symptoms.
Arthroscopic All-Inside Anterior Talofibular Ligament Repair Through a Three-Portal and No-Ankle-Distraction Technique
Authors: Vega Jordi , Guelfi Matteo , Malagelada Francesc , Peña Fernando , Dalmau-Pastor Miki 
Published: September 2018

Background:
Ankle instability is a common consequence of ankle sprains. Injury of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) is the most common cause of ankle instability
1
. Arthroscopic treatment of ankle instability is an emerging field attracting increased interest among surgeons
2–10
. The arthroscopic all-inside ATFL repair allows the surgeon to explore the ankle joint, treat concomitant pathology when encountered, and reattach the injured ATFL to its fibular anatomical location. The aim of this article is to describe the arthroscopic all-inside ATFL repair through a 3-portal no-ankle-distraction technique.

Description:
After patient positioning, anteromedial and anterolateral portals are created. An accessory anterolateral portal is created just anterior to the fibula and about 1 cm proximal to the tip of the lateral malleolus. The arthroscope is introduced through the anteromedial portal, and the instruments are introduced through the anterolateral portal. Recognition of the ligament and evaluation of the ligament tear with a probe are required. The footprint for the fibular attachment of the ATFL is debrided. The ligament is penetrated with a suture passer. A nitinol loop is pushed and then is pulled out through the accessory portal. The nitinol wire is replaced by a double high-resistance suture. The limbs of the suture located in the accessory portal are passed through the anterolateral portal. Next, one or both limbs of the suture are passed through the loop suture. Pulling of the suture limbs introduces the loop into the joint and the ligament is grasped by the suture. The tunnel for the anchor is drilled. The knotless anchor is loaded with the suture, and the anchor and suture are introduced with the ankle in dorsiflexion and valgus. Postoperatively, the ankle is immobilized with a removable walking boot for 4 weeks. Once use of the walking boot is discontinued, physical therapy is started.

Alternatives:
Nonoperative treatment with physiotherapy or sports restriction can be an alternative for patients with surgical contraindications or as a first step of treatment. Open techniques (repair or reconstruction) or other arthroscopic-assisted techniques (arthroscopic introduction of anchors and percutaneous passage of sutures, or arthroscopic-assisted reconstruction) are possible surgical alternatives to the described technique to treat ankle instability.

Rationale:
The described technique has the advantage of being done with a minimally invasive approach and providing an anatomical repair of the ligament. Concomitant intra-articular pathology can be addressed during the procedure through the same arthroscopic approaches. Early rehabilitation and the lack of intra-articular knots are additional benefits of the technique.
The Value of Urinary Cystatin C Level to Predict Neonatal Kidney Injury
Authors: Khosravi Nastaran , Zadkarami Masoud , Chobdar Farhad , Hoseini Rozita , Khalesi Nasrin , Panahi Parsa , Karimi Alireza 
Published: September 2018

Background:
The role of urinary cystatin C to early predict acute kidney injury (AKI) in children and
neonates remains uncertain. The present study aimed to assess and compare the level of urinary cystatin C in
neonates with and those without AKI.

Methods:
This cross-sectional study was performed on 55 available neonates who were involved by AKI and
admitted to the neonatal department at Ali-Asghar hospital in Tehran in 2016. 97 neonates with jaundice and
normal serum creatinine level were randomly selected as the control group. In both groups and on admission, the
urine levels of cystatin C and creatinine were measured.

Results:
The average urinary level of cystatin C was 162.87 ± 56.50 mmol/mole creatinine in the group with AKI
and 68.06 ± 57.16 mmol/mole creatinine in the control group that was significantly higher in former group (p <
0.001). The measurement of cystatin C level in urine could predict kidney injury with a sensitivity of 98.2%, a
specificity of 39.2%, a positive predictive value of 47.8%, a negative predictive value of 97.4%, and an accuracy
of 60.5%. Assessment of the area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis showed that measuring
urinary cystatin C level could effectively discriminate kidney injury from normal kidney condition in neonates
(AUC = 0.868, 95CI: 0.811 – 0.925, P < 0.001). The best cutoff value of urinary cystatin C level to predict
kidney injury was shown to be 41.5 mmol/mole creatinine yielding a sensitivity of 98.2% and a specificity of
46.4%.

Conclusion:
Measurement of cystatin C in urine is an early sensitive method to diagnose neonatal kidney injury.