bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Molecular mechanisms of non-thermal plasma-induced effects in cancer cells
Authors: Tanaka Hiromasa , Mizuno Masaaki , Ishikawa Kenji , Toyokuni Shinya , Kajiyama Hiroaki , Kikkawa Fumitaka , Hori Masaru 
Published: October 2018

Abstract
Plasma is the fourth state of matter with higher energy than gas; non-thermal plasma (NTP) is currently available. As NTP is useful in sterilization, promoting wound healing and cancer treatments, the molecular mechanisms of plasma-induced effects in living cells and microorganisms are of significant interest in plasma medicine with medical-engineering collaboration. Molecular mechanisms of plasma-induced effects in cancer cells will be described in this minireview. Both direct and indirect methods to treat cancer cells with NTP have been developed. NTP interacts directly with not only cancer cells but also the liquids surrounding cancer cells and the immune cells that target them. Reactive oxygen and nitrogen species play key roles in NTP-induced effects; however, other mechanisms have been suggested. The complex interactions between NTP, cells and liquids have been extensively studied. In the future, details regarding NTP-induced effects on gene regulatory networks, signaling networks, and metabolic networks will be elucidated.
A Peer-to-peer Purchase and Rental Smart Contract-based Application (PuRSCA)
Authors: Rafati Niya Sina , Schüpfer Florian , Bocek Thomas , Stiller Burkhard 
Published: October 2018

Abstract
This work introduces the design and implementation of an Android-based Peer-to-peer Purchase and Rental Application termed PuRSCA, which leverages Smart Contracts (SC) and the Ethereum public blockchain (BC). As a Device-to-device (D2D) communication protocol, WiFi-Direct is chosen to enable the P2P data transmission between two parties. This work results in a cost-efficient, secure, SC-based, P2P, and Decentralized application (Dapp). Evaluations on performance of this Dapp is specified in terms of its D2D deployment, transaction costs, scalability, security, and privacy.
Analysis of Four Wave Mixing Effects in 16 ×10 Gb/S WDM Optical Communication System
Authors: Beniwal Poonam , Kedia Deepak 
Published: October 2018

Abstract
The fiber nonlinearities are one of the main performance limiting factors in any optical communication system. There are several parameters that effectively contribute in mitigation of these fiber nonlinearities such as fiber dispersion, effective area of fiber core, etc. Here, we have investigated the four wave mixing (FWM) nonlinear impairments in 16-channel WDM system. The FWM crosstalk becomes very critical to handle for long haul transmission systems at high power levels. Here, 16 channels WDM is being implemented and its performance is evaluated in terms of bit error rate (BER), Q factor, etc. for distance transmission upto 500 km.
The associations between mental health, health-related quality of life and insulin pump therapy among children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes
Authors: Munkácsi Brigitta , Papp Gábor , Felszeghy Enikő , Kovács Karolina Eszter , Nagy Beáta Erika 
Published: October 2018

Abstract

Background
Diabetes has previously been linked to mental health problems in children and adolescents, but more recent studies have yielded mixed findings. The aim of the current study was to compare symptoms of mental health problems in children and adolescents with and without type 1 diabetes (T1DM).

Methods
Life quality, subjective well-being, self-rated health, depression and somatic symptoms in children and adolescents with diabetes (n=130) were measured and compared to the results of a socio-demographically joined control group (n=177) which consists of healthy children and adolescents.

Results
A significant difference could be observed between the groups in well-being and depressive symptoms as according to the results, the research sample namely the children with T1DM could be described with significantly higher subjective well-being and mood, but with less physical symptoms and lower level of depression as those in the control group.

Conclusions
These findings suggest that T1DM is not associated with an increased risk of psychosocial problems, and confirm that even a severe disease of a child can lead to personal growth.
Limits of professional competency in nurses working in Nicu
Authors: Skorobogatova Natalija , Žemaitienė Nida , Šmigelskas Kastytis , Tamelienė Rasa , Markūnienė Eglė , Stonienė Dalia 
Published: October 2018

Abstract

Our study aimed to find out the views of nurses working in neonatal intensive care units about the limits of professional competencies and to identify situations where the limits are crossed.

Methods
The research employed the focus group method. For this research we had three focus groups with nurses working in neonatal intensive care units. The results of the study were analysed using the thematic analysis described in Braun and Clarke.

Results and conclusions
Based on our research findings, it can be stated that the limits of professional competence of nursing staff working in neonatal intensive care units are defined and clear, but nurses often perform actions exceeding their competencies. This is usually done on the initiative of the nurses themselves, in cases of the deterioration of the state of the newborn, or when doctors delegate their functions to them. Confidence expressed by doctors leads to conflicting feelings of concern and, at the same time, pride in themselves.
Crystal structure of 1-{4-[(2-hydroxy-5-nitrobenzylidene)amino]phenyl}ethanone O-methyl oxime, C16H15N3O4
Authors: Wei Ping , Li Qing-Lin , Ma Jin-Xia , Fu Tao , Zhao Ji-Xing , Zhao Li 
Published: October 2018

Abstract
C16H15N3O4, monoclinic, P21/c (no. 14), a = 6.4730(5) Å, b = 8.1564(6) Å, c = 27.511(2) Å, β = 90.113(2)°, V = 1452.47(19) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.0623, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1360, T = 153(2) K.
Identify the Active Phase of Fe–CN Composites for Oxidation Removal of Rhodamine B with H2O2
Authors: Diao Tingting , Wang Wenyao , Xu Xuelian , Xiao Ping , Tang Duihai , Zhu Junjiang , Zhao Zhen 
Published: October 2018

Abstract
Fe-containing carbon nitrides (Fe–CN) prepared with various CN precursors, including dicyandiamide, melamine, guanidine hydrochloride and urea, were characterized by X-ray diffraction, thermal gravimetric analysis, N2 physisorption, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and atomic emission spectrometer measurements, and used as catalysts to catalyze the rhodamine B oxidation with H2O2 as oxidant. Characteristic results showed that Fe–CN exhibits different compositions, properties and catalytic performances if different CN precursors are used. The Fe–CN prepared from dicyandiamide contains mainly CN phase and certain amounts of surface Fe2O3 phase, exhibits the best activity; while that prepared from urea contains mainly Fe2O3 phase and few amounts of CN phase, exhibits the worst activity. Contrasting experiments conducted under light irradiation, with a supported Fe/CN_D catalyst, and that using a washed catalyst, suggested that the surface Fe2O3 is the active site of the reaction.
Relationship Between Heart Rate Variability and Acute:Chronic Load Ratio Throughout a Season in NCAA D1 Men's Soccer Players
Authors: Sekiguchi Yasuki , Huggins Robert A. , Curtis Ryan M. , Benjamin Courteney L. , Adams William M. , Looney David P. , West Chris A. , Casa Douglas J. 
Published: October 2018

Abstract
Sekiguchi, Y, Huggins, RA, Curtis, RM, Benjamin, CL, Adams, WM, Looney, DP, West, CA, and Casa, DJ. Relationship between heart rate variability and acute:chronic load ratio throughout a season in NCAA D1 men's soccer players. J Strength Cond Res 35(4): 1103–1109, 2021—The purpose of this study was twofold: (a) to examine the relationship between heart rate variability (HRV) and acute:chronic workload ratio (ACWR)-based training load (TL) metrics and (b) to examine relationships across various A:C ratio-based TL metrics. Heart rate variability in 23 male college soccer players (mean ± SD; age, 21 ± 1 years; body mass, 80.3 ± 5.8 kg; height, 181.9 ± 6.5 cm; %body fat, 11.9 ± 2.0%; and V̇o
2max, 51.9 ± 5.0 ml·kg−1·min−1) was measured at 5 time points: week(W)1, W3, W7, W12, and W14 during the 2015 NCAA men's soccer season. Heart rate variability was calculated from beat to beat intervals using a heart rate monitor. Players donned a global position satellite–enabled device that measured the following TL metrics: session time (ST), Player Load (PL), PL·min−1, and total distance (TD). Acute:chronic workload ratio was calculated for each TL metric: ACWR-based ST (ACWRST), ACWR-based PL (ACWRPL), ACWR-based PL·min−1 (ACWRPLM), and ACWR-based TD (ACWRTD): ACWR = week average TLs/mo average (30 ± 1 days) TLs. Relationships between HRV and ACWR-based each TL metric were evaluated using mixed effects models. Tukey pairwise comparisons were used to examine differences between types of ACWR-based TL metrics. An increase in ACWRST significantly reduced HRV throughout a season (−7.4 ± 3.6 m·s−1; p = 0.04). There were significant differences between ACWRPLM and ACWRST, ACWRPL and ACWRTD at W1, ACWRPLM and ACWRST at W3 (p < 0.05). In conclusion, ACWRST, ACWRPL, and ACWRTD were significantly different from ACWRPLM. ACWRST was found to significantly predict HRV; higher ACWRST was significantly associated with lower HRV. Therefore, tracking of the ACWR using ST may help to optimize athlete's physiological state throughout a season.
Optimal Plans and Estimation of Constant-Stress Accelerated Life Tests for the Extension of the Exponential Distribution under Type-I Censoring
Authors: Abd El-Raheem A. M. 
Published: October 2018

Abstract
Accelerated life tests (ALTs) are usually applied for life testing of devices that are extremely reliable. In this article, a constant-stress ALT is considered when the lifetime of a test unit has an extension of the exponential distribution. It can be accepted as an alternate to Weibull, gamma, and exponentiated exponential distributions. The scale parameter of lifetime distribution is supposed to be a log-linear function of the stress levels. The maximum likelihood estimates of the parameters, as well as Fisher information matrix, are derived. In addition, Bayes estimates of the model parameters are obtained. The optimal proportion of test units allocated to every stress level is derived depending on D-, C-, and A-optimality criteria. Moreover, two real data examples are analyzed to explain the importance of the extension of the exponential distribution in reliability studies. Thereafter, a Monte Carlo simulation study is carried out to check the efficacy of the estimation techniques and the optimality criteria.
A Study on Chicken Fat as an Alternative Feedstock: Biodiesel Production, Fuel Characterisation, and Diesel Engine Performance Analysis
Authors: Mohiddin M. N. , Saleh A. A. , Reddy A. N. R. , Hamdan S. 
Published: October 2018

Biodiesel is one of the promising renewable sources to fulfill the future energy demand of the world. Sustainable feedstock for biodiesel production is one of the major criteria to ensure the process of renewability. Chicken fat is an encouraging feedstock for biodiesel. In this study, waste chicken fat was converted to biodiesel via catalysed transesterification. Optimised process parameters were recorded at 1:4 oil-to-methanol volume ratio and 0.5 wt% KOH catalyst concentration with a biodiesel yield of 96%. The FT-IR spectral analysis of chicken fat and chicken fat biodiesel confirmed the conversion of chicken fats into biodiesel. The physico-chemical properties of biodiesel were tested in accordance with ASTM D6751 and EN 14214 biodiesel standards. The specific fuel properties of chicken fat biodiesel that include calorific value, viscosity and acid value were found to be lower than that of petrodiesel. The diesel engine performance tests confirmed that the biodiesel blends performance was similar to petrodiesel. It is noted that while the brake horsepower increased with the increase of biodiesel blending percentage, the engine power output was found to decrease. Specific fuel consumption also increased along with the biodiesel blending percentage.
Low Temperature Machining of Nitrile Rubber
Authors: Rajesh Nayak , Akshay Nayak , Raviraj Shetty 
Published: October 2018

This paper presents an innovative methodology to improve machining of nitrile rubber. The research comprises of turning of nitrile rubber under ambient (dry) and low- temperature (dry ice) condition against HSS cutting tool. Individual machining force data for all the tests were documented with the help of a Kistler dynamometer. The low temperatures freeze the material previous to machining so that it cannot alter or adhere to the cutting edge, thus resulting in low wear on the edge and improved machining. To achieve a stable condition for the rubber machining, a mandrel was designed to hold the rubber workpiece. It was observed that 36.19% reduction in cutting force, 6.08% decrease in radial force and 23.3% drop in feed force were obtained when cutting was made at low-temperature machining as compared to dry cutting with cutting speed increased from 162.58 m/min to 226.19 m/min, with 1 mm depth of cut and tool feed of 0.5 mm/rev. This concludes that a remarkable decrease in cutting force value can be obtained by adopting low-temperature cooling. Thus, this new approach concludes that dry ice machining of nitrile rubber should be amended in a directive to acquire better machining results.
Role of Cis, Trans, and Inbreeding Effects on Meiotic Recombination in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Authors: Raffoux Xavier , Bourge Mickael , Dumas Fabrice , Martin Olivier C , Falque Matthieu 
Published: October 2018

Abstract
Meiotic recombination is a major driver of genome evolution by creating new genetic combinations. To probe the factors driving variability of meiotic recombination, we used a high-throughput method to measure recombination rates in hybrids between SK1 and a total of 26 Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains from different geographic origins and habitats. Fourteen intervals were monitored for each strain, covering chromosomes VI and XI entirely, and part of chromosome I. We found an average number of crossovers per chromosome ranging between 1.0 and 9.5 across strains (“domesticated” or not), which is higher than the average between 0.5 and 1.5 found in most organisms. In the different intervals analyzed, recombination showed up to ninefold variation across strains but global recombination landscapes along chromosomes varied less. We also built an incomplete diallel experiment to measure recombination rates in one region of chromosome XI in 10 different crosses involving five parental strains. Our overall results indicate that recombination rate is increasingly positively correlated with sequence similarity between homologs (i) in DNA double-strand-break-rich regions within intervals, (ii) in entire intervals, and (iii) at the whole genome scale. Therefore, these correlations cannot be explained by cis effects only. We also estimated that cis and trans effects explained 38 and 17%, respectively, of the variance of recombination rate. In addition, by using a quantitative genetics analysis, we identified an inbreeding effect that reduces recombination rate in homozygous genotypes, while other interaction effects (specific combining ability) or additive effects (general combining ability) are found to be weak. Finally, we measured significant crossover interference in some strains, and interference intensity was positively correlated with crossover number.
A study on the relationship between exercise addiction, abnormal eating attitudes, anxiety and depression among athletes in Israel
Authors: Levit Maayan , Weinstein Ayelet , Weinstein Yitzhak , Tzur-Bitan Dana , Weinstein Aviv 
Published: October 2018

Background and aims
The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between exercise addiction, abnormal eating attitudes, anxiety, and depression among competitive and amateur athletes.

Methods
Participants were 100 athletes of mean age 28.3 years (18–62), of which there were 67 males and 35 females. The sample consisted of competitive and amateur athletes who participated in individual and group sports. They filled in the Exercise Addiction Inventory, Body Shape Questionnaire, a questionnaire assessing Eating Attitudes Test, Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI).

Results
Ratings of exercise addiction were positively correlated with BDI scores across the study sample. Exercise addiction ratings were associated with abnormal eating attitudes, but not with trait or state anxiety. Athletes engaging in individual sports scored marginally higher on depression scores than group athletes but there was no difference in depression scores between competitive and amateur athletes. Multiple regression analysis revealed that abnormal eating attitudes contributed significantly to ratings of exercise addiction and explained 7.7% of the variance. According to the Sobel test, the difference in the association between exercise addiction and eating disorder was significant. Therefore, body shape was a mediating factor between eating disorder and exercise addiction.

Discussion and conclusions
This study extends our preliminary findings of an association between exercise addiction and depression. Second, abnormal eating attitudes may explain most of the variance of exercise addiction. This is a further support for previous evidence of comorbidity between exercise addiction and eating disorders.
Gambling disorder and bilateral transcranial direct current stimulation: A case report
Authors: Martinotti Giovanni , Chillemi Eleonora , Lupi Matteo , Risio Luisa De , Pettorruso Mauro , Giannantonio Massimo Di 
Published: October 2018

Introduction
Gambling disorder (GD) is a major public health concern with currently no validated and efficacious treatments approved. In this single case study, we report the short- and long-term effect of bilateral transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) of dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) on craving and impulse control in a subject with GD.

Methods
The patient is a 26-year-old Caucasian male with an 8-year history of GD as well as alcohol and cocaine misuse. Treatment consisted of twice-a-day stimulation for 10 days. According to the literature, both the left (to control craving) and the right (to control emotional impulses) DLPFC were stimulated. Patients subsequently received tDCS once a week for 3 months and then once every 2 weeks for another 3 months.

Results
After 10 days of treatment, the subject reported improved psychiatric symptoms (depression, anxiety, and impulsivity), as well as reduced gambling craving symptom severity. After 3 and 6 months of treatment, the clinical picture further improved.

Discussion
This is the first report of tDCS effectiveness in a single case study of GD. Therapeutic effects, both on the addictive behavior and on psychiatric comorbid symptomatology, were lasting and continued over 6 months of tDCS maintenance treatment. Future case–control studies are required to test the efficacy of this tool in patients with GD.
Does level of training predetermine the success rate of prehospital sepsis assessment? A prospective survey on early recognition
Authors: Kanizsai P , Molnár GY , Sztudva R , Berényi T , Hornyák I 
Published: October 2018

Introduction
Sepsis is a challenge for health professionals. The increasing number of cases emphasizes the importance of early recognition resulting in better survival.

Materials and methods
Questionnaires were spread focusing on the prehospital recognition, treatment, and care pathway of septic patients. After presenting an initial scenario, other sepsis-like diseases were given as diagnosis of choice and the answers were registered. After redefining the situation, the same potential diagnoses were given and the difference in correct answers was detected.

Results
The number of responders was 120. Among them, 33% of responders chose hypovolaemia, 10% allergic reaction, 2.5% endocrine disease, 30.8% systemic inflammatory response syndrome/sepsis, 0.83% internal bleeding, 0.83% drug effect, 2.5% pulmonary embolism, and 19.17% metabolic disorder as primary diagnosis with a significantly higher number of trained paramedics highlighting the correct answer. After redefining the scenario, 63% changed the diagnosis, while 37% did not change (p < .001). Further management was correctly chosen by the majority of responders.

Discussion
The small number of correct answers from non-paramedics highlights the need for more education in identifying the pitfalls of early recognition and therapy of those who attend patients first.

Conclusion
Trained paramedics recognize the sepsis better than other representatives, necessitating the introduction of new guidelines.
UN ESPEJO DE AGUA CLARA: RAHEL VARNHAGEN COMO REFLEJO Y PROYECCIÓN DE HANNAH ARENDT (I)
Authors: Rojo Gabriela 
Published: October 2018

<div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p> Este artículo tiene como objetivo identificar en el libro de la temprana Hannah Arendt sobre la vida de Rahel Varnhagen —Rahel Varnhagen: The life of a Jewess— los primeros esbozos de los conceptos políticos que desarrollaría a lo largo de su vida dedicada a la teoría política, haciendo un seguimiento de su posterior aparición en diferentes obras. Se enfatiza el análisis aplicado de los conceptos de asimilación, paria y advenedizo. Se compara además las personas de Hannah Arendt y Rahel Varnhagen en cuanto a su origen judío y su condición de mujeres, tanto en la vida pública como en la privada y en la profundidad de su respectiva intimidad.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
НЕКОТОРЫЕ ОСОБЕННОСТИ СВОЙСТВ НАНОСТРУКТУРИРОВАННЫХ МАТЕРИАЛОВ КАК УЧАСТНИКОВ ХИМИЧЕСКИХ ПРОЦЕССОВ
Authors: Vigdorovich V. I. 
Published: October 2018

Рассмотрен ряд особенностей термодинамических закономерностей, свойственных наноструктурированным материалам, и характер зависимости энергии активации процессов с их участием от эффективного размера частиц нановещества. В этих условиях эффективный размер частиц (а) или число элементарных составляющих малоатомных кластеров (атомы, молекулы, радикалы) становятся термодинамическим параметром. В частности, химический потенциал вещества в случае наноразмерных частиц является функцией их эффективного размера или более строго – функцией концентраций вакансий Са. Величина Са, в свою очередь, определяется значением а, уровнем поверхностной энергии и изменением объема частиц, возникающим в результате замены в них атома вакансией. Энергия активации процессов (ЕА), в которых участвуют наночастицы (прямые и обратные химические реакции, явления адсорбции и десорбции как их разновидности), становится функцией величины а наноструктурированных частиц. Подобное явление свойственно для самого различного характера энергетической активности адсорбционных центров. Оно приводит к возрастанию роли флуктуаций и случайных процессов и к появлению точки бифуркации на зависимости ЕА = f(а), начиная с которой возможны различные направления процессов, ведущих к кажущемуся разбросу экспериментальных данных. Наблюдаемая картина, в определенной мере,- некий аналог принципа неопределенности Гейзенберга с наличием и существенных отличий от него.

Работа выполнена при финансировании по гранту президента РФ по поддержке ведущих научных школ (НШ 9730.2016.11).
Исследование выполнено за счет гранта Российского научного фонда (проект № 18-16-00006).
PHASE EQUILIBRIA IN THE Cu2Se-SnSe-Sb2Se3 SYSTEM ALONG THE SnSe-Cu3SbSe3 SECTION
Authors: Ismayilova E. N , Mashadieva L. F. 
Published: October 2018

Phase equilibria in the Cu2Se-SnSe-Sb2Se3 system were studied along the SnSe-Cu3SbSe3 section by means of differential-thermal and X-ray phase analysis and its phase diagram was constructed. It was found that the SnSe-Cu3SbSe3 section is stable below the solidus and is nonquasibinary thanks to the incongruent melting of the Cu3SbSe3 compound.