bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Patient doses in endovascular and hybrid revascularization of the lower extremities
Authors: Kostova-Lefterova Desislava D , Nikolov Nadelin N , Stanev Stefan S , Stoyanova Boyka B 
Published: July 2018

Objective:Hybrid surgical methods such as remote endarterectomy and endovascular revascularization are fluoroscopy-guided procedures successfully replacing conventional open surgery for treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD). The aim of this study was to: (1) evaluate the dose parameters describing exposure of patients undergoing endovascular or hybrid revascularization of the lower limb (below the inguinal ligament); (2) compare the data available in the literature with the evaluations of patients’ dose values and related factors for patients undergoing such procedures; (3) examine the correlation of doses with certain parameters; (4) estimate the peak skin dose and assess the potential for radiation-induced skin injuries during the procedures.Methods:Data for 259 patients were extracted retrospectively and analyzed. The procedures were grouped by type of intervention, vascular approach, and level of complexity. The analyses included the correlation of dose values with the operating team.Results:The air kerma-area product (KAP) and fluoroscopy time (FT) values greatly varied depending on the procedure type but also among patients undergoing the same procedure. The type of vascular access has the largest impact on patients’ doses. The KAP and FT values for brachial artery were: 347 Gy.cm2and FT: NA; for contralateral common femoral artery (CFA) approach: 207 Gy.cm2and 153 s; e.g. significantly higher than for ipsilateral CFA: 96 Gy.cm2and 78 s; for hybrid surgery: 77 Gy.cm2and 41 s; and for ipsilateral retrograde popliteal approach: 61 Gy.cm2and 53 s. The same tendency is observed for the peak skin dose (PSD) values: the highest are for brachial artery (2053 mGy) and contralateral CFA (1325 mGy) approach, followed by the ipsilateral CFA (748 mGy), hybrid surgery (649 mGy), and ipsilateral retrograde popliteal approach (566 mGy).Conclusion:Registered dose values and FT for the different procedures do not exceed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) proposed trigger values for patients’ follow-up for radiation-induced skin injuries. The type of vascular access has the highest negative impact on radiation dose levels and resultant KAP, PSD, and FT values. There is a significant increase of the dose values with increase of the number of inserted stents and the level of complexity. This should be considered in planning, especially for patients who undergo multiple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.Advances in knowledge:This study gives a systematic understanding for patient radiation exposure in endovascular and hybrid revascularization of the lower extremities, thus far absent in the literature.
HYPERPARATIROSIS AND CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM PATHOLOGY
Authors: VORONENKO I V , SYRKIN A L , ROZhINSKAYa L Ya , MEL'NIChENKO G A 
Published: July 2018

For many years, hyperparathyroidism, including primary, primarily associated with severe pathology of the osseous system and kidneys, was considered a rare disease. The widespread introduction into the clinical practice of the determination in the blood of calcium, and then parathyroid hormone, and osteodensitometry made it possible to recognize this disease more often and at earlier stages and to treat it more successfully. By now, the specific gravity of mild and asymptomatic forms of hyperparathyroidism has increased from 10-15% in the 1980s to 80%.
Conservative management of these forms of hyperparathyroidism requires more thorough research on the prognosis of survival, duration and quality of life, and the risk of developing associated diseases in these patients.
Prescribing Gaussian and Geodesic Curvature on Disks
Authors: Cruz-Blázquez Sergio , Ruiz David 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
In this paper, we consider the problem of prescribing the Gaussian and geodesic curvature on a disk and its boundary, respectively, via a conformal change of the metric. This leads us to a Liouville-type equation with a non-linear Neumann boundary condition. We address the question of existence by setting the problem in a variational framework which seems to be completely new in the literature. We are able to find minimizers under symmetry assumptions.
Speech-gesture constructions in cognitive grammar: The case of beats and points
Authors: Ruth-Hirrel Laura , Wilcox Sherman 
Published: July 2018

AbstractThe current study uses principles from Cognitive Grammar to better account for the symbolic integration of gesture and speech. Drawing on data collected from language use, we examine the use of two attention-directing strategies that are expressed through gesture, beats and pointing. It has been claimed that beats convey no semantic information. We propose that beat gestures are symbolic structures. It has also been noted that beats are often overlaid on other gestures. To date, however, no detailed explanation has been offered to account for the conceptual and phonological integration of beats with other co-expressed gestures. In this paper, we explore the integration of beats and pointing gestures as complex gestural expressions. We find that simple beat gestures, as well as beat gestures co-expressed with pointing gestures, are used to direct attention to meanings in speech that are associated with salient components of stancetaking acts. Our account further reveals a symbolic motivation for the apparent “superimposing” of beats onto pointing gestures. By closely examining actual usage events, we take an initial step toward demonstrating how the symbolic elements of both beats and points are integrated in multimodal constructions.
Stability and Hopf Bifurcation in a Delayed SIS Epidemic Model with Double Epidemic Hypothesis
Authors: Zhang Jiangang , Chu Yandong , Du Wenju , Chang Yingxiang , An Xinlei 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
The stability and Hopf bifurcation of a delayed SIS epidemic model with double epidemic hypothesis are investigated in this paper. We first study the stability of the unique positive equilibrium of the model in four cases, and we obtain the stability conditions through analyzing the distribution of characteristic roots of the corresponding linearized system. Moreover, we choosing the delay as bifurcation parameter and the existence of Hopf bifurcation is investigated in detail. We can derive explicit formulas for determining the direction of the Hopf bifurcation and the stability of bifurcation periodic solution by center manifold theorem and normal form theory. Finally, we perform the numerical simulations for justifying the theoretical results.
Crystal structure of bis{5H-dibenzo[c,f][1,5]oxabismocin-12(7H)-yl} carbonate, C29H24O5Bi2
Authors: Tan Nianyuan , Dang Limin , Lan Donghui , Wu Shuisheng , Au Chak-Tong , Yi Bing 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
C29H24O5Bi2, orthorhombic, Pbca (no. 61), a = 14.8835(6) Å, b = 14.5551(6) Å, c = 23.6000(9) Å, V = 5112.5(4) Å3, Z = 8, R
gt(F) = 0.0293, wR(F
2) = 0.0579, T = 296(2) K.
MHD stagnation point slip flow due to a non-linearly moving surface with effect of non-uniform heat source
Authors: Nandeppanavar Mahantesh M. , Kemparaju M. C. , Shakunthala S. 
Published: July 2018

AbstractIn this paper, we have studied the heat transfer characteristics of stagnation point flow of an MHD flow over a non-linearly moving plate with momentum and thermal slip effects in presence of non-uniform heat source/sink. The governing differential equations are transformed into the ordinary differential equations using suitable similarity transformations. These equations which are BVPs’ and are solved using a numerically by fourth order Runge-Kutta method using MAPLE computing software. The effects of governing parameters are studied on flow, velocity and heat distributions and are discussed in detail. It is observed that the non-uniform heat source parameters enhance the temperature distribution. Our results are agreed well with previously published results for some limiting conditions, which validate our present results are correct.
Convergence of Social Marketing and Public Administration: Democratizing Value Creation
Authors: Miller Leon M. 
Published: July 2018

AbstractThis article aims to explain the interface between advances in civilization and advances in communication. The article also addresses the inadequacy of public administration literature to explain why communication media is important to its theory and practice. Subsequently, the article explicates why communication media contribute to the public administrator’s ability to improve the quality of democracy. The literature on communication media and public administration provide conceptual data that indicates how communication media continuously contributed to the public administrator’s ability to manage large disparate social-economic units. Network theory and administrative communication theory indicate why communication networks improve institutional effectiveness and efficiency. The literature confirms the need for clarity on how the interface between communication media and public administration increases public value and improves the quality of democracy. Network theory is a viable strategy for increasing the public administrators’ ability to increase public value.
Testing Turkey’s Place Within the Maps of Global Economic, Political and Social Values
Authors: Tausch Arno , Heshmati Almas 
Published: July 2018

AbstractFollowing the attempt by Alesina and Guiliano (2013) to measure global culture and to project these measurements onto real choropleth geographical world maps, we utilize the data from the World Values Survey (WVS) to arrive at robust measurement scales of global economic, political and social values and to assess Turkey’s place within them. Our study, which is based on 92,289 representative individuals with complete data in 68 countries, representing 56.89% of the global population, looks at hard-core economic values in these countries. From our new nine dimensions for the determination of the geography of human values, based on a promax factor analysis of the available data, we use six factor analytical scores to calculate a new Global Value Development Index, which combines: avoiding economic permissiveness; avoiding racism; avoiding distrust of the army and the press; avoiding the authoritarian character; tolerance and respect; and avoiding the rejection of the market economy and democracy. Turkey is ranked 25, ahead of several EU member countries. But there are still considerable deficits concerning the liberal values components, which are very important for effective democracy, and there are very large regional differences, confirming the dictum by Huntington (1996) about Turkey as a torn country.
Change, Continuity and Crisis. Montenegro’s Political Trajectory (1988-2016)
Authors: Morrison Kenneth 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
Montenegro has passed through more than two decades of flux to reach its current status as a NATO member and European Union (EU) candidate. The smallest republic of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Montenegro’s modern history has been characterised by both significant change (in statehood) and relative continuity (in leadership). The author focuses on the period between the republic’s first multiparty elections in 1990, through the 1997 split within the ruling Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) and the May 2006 independence referendum to the parliamentary elections of 2016 and the country’s ongoing political crisis, assessing the most significant political developments throughout the aforementioned period.
Structural, thermal, and IR studies of β-[Nd2O2](CrO4), an unexpected analog of a slag phase [Ba2F2](S6+O3S2−)
Authors: Charkin Dmitri O. , Plokhikh Igor V. , Zadoya Anastasiya I. , Zaloga Aleksandr N. , Depmeier Wulf , Siidra Oleg I. 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
A family of Ln
2CrO6 (Ln=Pr, Nd, Sm–Tb) compounds has been re-investigated using powder X-ray diffraction and IR spectroscopy. The structure of β-Nd2CrO6≡β-[Nd2O2](CrO4) is similar to that of the slag compound [Ba2F2](S6+O3S2−) in that it exhibits a disordered arrangement of (CrO4)2− anions between [Nd2O2]2+ litharge-type blocks. Its structural architecture is also related to other layered α- and γ-[Ln
2O2](AO4) species (A=S, Cr, Mo), showing various orientations of the tetrahedral anions within the interlayer space. Size relationships between the incorporated tetrahedral anions and formation of different structure types (denoted as M1-, M2- and T-type) are reviewed. The possible existence of new compounds which are isostructural with, or structurally related to, β-[Nd2O2](CrO4) and bearing other transition metal-centred tetrahedral anions are discussed.
Synthesis, crystal structure, and magnetic properties of the complex [(CH3)3NH]2 [Co(NCS)4]
Authors: Jie Yang , Yuan Huang , YouQuan Zhong , Ting Fang , Fan Hao , Qian Kun , Ye Yao-Hui 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
A new complex [(CH3)3NH]2[Co(NCS)4], in which zero-dimensional [Co(NCS)4]
n

2− anions are balanced by 2n [(CH3)3NH]+ cations, was synthesized. The complex has been characterized by single X-ray diffraction, infrared spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and magnetic measurements. Magnetic susceptibility data indicate ferromagnetic interactions among the CoII ions.
Using Transcriptomes as Mutant Phenotypes Reveals Functional Regions of a Mediator Subunit in Caenorhabditis elegans
Authors: Angeles-Albores David , Sternberg Paul W 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
Although transcriptomes have recently been used as phenotypes with which to perform epistasis analyses, they are not yet used to study intragenic function/structure relationships. We developed a theoretical framework to study allelic series using transcriptomic phenotypes. As a proof-of-concept, we apply our methods to an allelic series of dpy-22, a highly pleiotropic Caenorhabditis elegans gene orthologous to the human gene MED12, which encodes a subunit of the Mediator complex. Our methods identify functional units within dpy-22 that modulate Mediator activity upon various genetic programs, including the Wnt and Ras modules.
Pleurothallis chicalensis, a new species in subsection Macrophyllae-Fasciculatae (Orchidaceae: Pleurothallidinae) from northwestern Ecuador
Authors: Jiménez Marco M. , Baquero Luis E. , Wilson Mark , Iturralde Gabriel A. 
Published: July 2018

Resumen. Una especie nueva de Pleurothallis de la subsección Macrophyllae-Fasciculatae de Ecuador es descrita, ilustrada y su afinidad con otras especies es discutida. Pleurothallis chicalensis se compara con P. dewildei, de la cual difiere por las hojas ovadas, las flores amarillas con el sinsépalo ampliamente obovado y el labelo transversalmente cordado con el ápice apiculado. Abstract. A new species of Pleurothallis in subsection Macrophyllae-Fasciculatae from Ecuador is described, illustrated and its relationship with other species is discussed. Pleurothallis chicalensis is compared with P. dewildei, from which is distinguished by the ovate leaves, the yellow flowers with broadly obovate synsepal and the transversely cordate lip with apiculate apex.
The within-day reliability of scapular and shoulder EMG measurements in asymptomatic individuals during shoulder abduction
Authors: Grime Aishwarya , Daines Sophie , Pringle Lucy , Heang Lee , Ribeiro Daniel 
Published: July 2018

The purpose of this study was to assess the within-day reliability of scapular and shoulder surface electromyography (sEMG) measurements during shoulder abduction. Twenty asymptomatic individuals performed 10 repetitions of shoulder abduction, which was then retested 10 minutes later. sEMG was used to record the activity of upper and lower trapezius; anterior, middle and posterior deltoids; supraspinatus; infraspinatus; and serratus anterior muscles. Muscle activation was expressed as a percentage of maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC). The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and standard error of measurement (SEM) were used to assess within-day reliability for concentric and eccentric phases of shoulder abduction. For the concentric phase, ICC values ranged from 0.87 to 0.98 and SEM values from 8.6% to 18.9% MVIC. For the eccentric phase, ICC values ranged from 0.65 to 0.97, and SEM values from 9.8% to 24.4% MVIC. In asymptomatic individuals, EMG measurements of the scapular and shoulder muscles during the concentric phase of shoulder abduction had excellent reliability, and for the eccentric phase, had good to excellent reliability depending on the analysed muscle. These findings provide valuable information on reliability of sEMG for assessing muscle activity of scapular and shoulder muscles.
of Children’s Creativity and Polishness
Authors: Osewska Elżbieta 
Published: July 2018

Poland has a long history, but unfortunately, this history is also full of battles for independence, to keep the Polish language and culture, and a struggle for Christian values. What was supporting these processes? According to many experts Polish literature has been one important factor. In this article, the role of Polish literature for children, especially poetry, in supporting their creativity and Polishness will be analysed. Subsequently the article will outline the history of Polish literature for children, the importance of patriotic and religious literature, especially during the Partition and Soviet time and the nature of children’s literature.
Contemplation and rationality. The sacred dimension of theology
Authors: Królikowski Janusz 
Published: July 2018

This article raises the question of the mutual relation between theology and prayer. Theology is knowledge about God – the Holiest – and should carry out research in a holy manner, contributing to the holiness of the person who is connected with theology as a teacher or a student. The question of the relation between theology and prayer belongs to the most fundamental issues concerning the method of theology to which we should constantly refer as to an important source of guidelines for today. This article first focuses on certain statements which appeared in the past centuries and which discussed the relation between theology and prayer, trying to find the adequate approach to the spiritual and scientific situation in the field of theology in those times. After this introduction, it presents the view that prayer may be used in service of theology. Theology, on the other hand, in its full and traditional sense, is total and complete only then, when it constitutes the foundation of piety and leads to prayer. Theology through prayer can permeate the inner life opening itself to the state when we belong to God who resides in our heart.
MULHERES NA POLÍTICA: HISTÓRIAS DE PROTAGONISMO FEMININO NA AMAZÔNIA E A LUTA CONTRA O PRECONCEITO DE GÊNERO NAS INSTÂNCIAS DE PODER POLÍTICO
Authors: Souza Michelle Rabelo 
Published: July 2018

As mulheres brasileiras conquistaram o direito ao voto em 1932, tendo sua consolidação em 1934. Somente em 1995, com a provação da Lei 9.100, de 29 de setembro, obtiveram a garantia de cota de 20% de gênero nas chapas das candidaturas. Após dois anos, em 1997, foi aprovada a Lei 9.504, passando a cota para 30%. No entanto, em qualquer aspecto avaliado, a conclusão é sempre a mesma, houve ganhos, mas em ritmo muito inferior ao desejado. Há pelo menos duas suposições a serem consideradas sobre esta problemática. A primeira está relacionada com o sistema político de cotas brasileiro que é extremamente conservador em relação às mulheres, de face androcêntrica e machista. A outra suposição está vinculada à situação das mulheres dentro dos partidos políticos, as quais possuem posição de coadjuvantes, assumindo um papel subalternizado, na medida em que não ascendem ao cargo de presidente de seus partidos. Diante desse quadro de desigualdade, o presente estudo tem como objetivo descrever o protagonismo político de quatro mulheres junto ao parlamento brasileiro. Para atingirmos os objetivos aqui propostos, realizamos entrevistas semiestruturada a quatro mulheres (duas ex-parlamentares e duas parlamentares) para sabermos sobre a atuação política de cada uma junto ao parlamento. Dos múltiplos resultados apresentados pelo estudo, conclui-se que a mulher na Amazônia tem uma longa história de participação política e que independente das diferentes décadas de atuação, foram capazes de enfrentar todas as formas de preconceito dentro dos partidos políticos e da própria casa parlamentar para se firmarem enquanto parlamentares.
POLA REKRUTMEN POLITIK BERDASARKAN IDEOLOGI PARTAI POLITIK DALAM SISTEM KETATANEGARAAN INDONESIA
Authors: Suhaimi Else 
Published: July 2018

Political recruitment is a process of selecting and selecting a person or several members of the community to occupy and exercise certain political roles as cadres of political parties, legislators, as president and vice president and as regional head. In the Indonesian state system, this political recruitment is left to political parties. The rise of political parties as a result of freedom of association and assembly on the one hand is a reflection of democracy but on the other hand the large number of political parties will give rise to increasingly tight competition between political parties. The increasing competition makes political actors easily trapped in political pragmatism. Political pragmatism as a short-term orientation of political actors to win political competition is power. Power as the ultimate goal of the political competition. Political pragmatism has had a significant impact on the formation of pragmatic recruitment patterns. The pattern of pragmatic recruitment has spawned many problems, especially issues related to the quality of recruitment results. One of them is that many of the political elites are facing legal problems such as corruption and so on. Under these conditions emerged initiatives to present a systematic and structured pattern of political recruitment. One of the indications is that political recruitment is based on the ideology of political parties. The ideology of a political party is broadly divided into recruitment based on Islamic ideology (religion) and other ideologies such as nationalism. the closer the party ideology to the party recruitment pattern will result in quality recruitment and visionary cadres. on the contrary, the further distance the party ideology with the party recruitment pattern will result in a pragmatic recruitment. The results of recruitment have a close relationship with the quality of products produced, especially product legislation.

Kata Kunci : pola rekrutmen, partai politik, sistem ketatanegaraan
Media Pembelajaran 5m Meretas Kendala Guru Dalam Membentuk Karakter Siswa ”Thumb Generation” Berakhlak Mulia
Authors: Tjasmadi Maria Patricia 
Published: July 2018

The general discription that comes when hearing the words of Student Thumb Generation (STG) is; technology literate student, high curiosity, multi-tasking, creative and innovative, and responsive to change. In addition to these positive things, there is a negative side that is quite apprehensive and will impact on everyday life and association. In general, STG tends to be selfish, narcissistic, and intolerant.If the above advantages can be combined with noble character, the competency standard of the graduates specified in the Regulation of the Minister of Education and Culture No. 54 of 2013 on the qualification of graduate ability that includes attitude, knowledge, and skills can be realized. Given the attitude dimension in accordance with the Minister Regulation above, the writer will explain about the utilization of 5M learning media that can motivate STG at elementary school education level to build behavior that reflect the attitude of the faithful, noble, knowledgeable, confident, and responsible in interacting effectively with the social and natural environment in the home, school, and playground. 5M learning media can be obtained easily and can be adapted to the depth of teaching materials, because in general the raw materials of this media can be obtained around the life of students. Through the empowerment of this media, STG can interact well so that noble character can be build.