bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Intermittent upper and lower body perfusion during circulatory arrest is safe for aortic repair
Authors: Spindel Stephen M. , Yanagawa Bobby , Mejia Javier , Levin Matthew A. , Varghese Robin , Stelzer Paul E. 
Published: September 2018

Introduction: We report our initial surgical experience of intermittent upper and lower body retrograde perfusion during aortic repair under circulatory arrest. Methods: Between 2007 and 2015, 148 consecutive patients underwent surgical aortic repair using moderate hypothermic circulatory arrest with intermittent upper and lower body retrograde perfusion. Results: All patients underwent ascending aorta replacement; eight had hemiarch replacement (5.4%) and 92 had aortic root surgery (62.2%). Twenty-nine patients (19.6%) had re-operations and 60 patients (40.5%) had concomitant procedures. The mean duration of circulatory arrest was 23.2 ± 5.4 minutes (range 13-48 minutes). Hospital length of stay was 11.3 ± 16.9 days (median 7.0 days; interquartile range [IQR] 6 days). Complications included death in 0.7%, stroke in 3.4%, respiratory failure in 12.8%, renal replacement therapy in 2.0% and re-exploration for bleeding in 0.7%. Peak renal and hepatic biomarkers were: creatinine 1.2 ± 0.3 mg/dL, aspartate aminotransferase (AST) 291 ± 1112 U/L (IQR 91.8 U/L), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 212 ± 924 U/L (IQR 43.0 U/L) and total bilirubin 1.2 ± 0.9 mg/dL. Peak lactate was 5.0 ± 3.3 mmol/L (IQR 3.3 mmol/L) and the mean time to normalization (<2 mmol/L) was 14.3 ± 14.0 hours. Conclusions: Intermittent upper and lower body retrograde perfusion during circulatory arrest is safe for aortic repair, resulting in low morbidity and mortality. There were only modest rises in hepatic and renal injury biomarkers as well as the rapid clearance of lactate. These findings support the continued study of this technique to reduce end-organ dysfunction during circulatory arrest, including expansion to patients with longer circulatory arrest duration and a direct comparison with conventional circulatory arrest without retrograde upper and lower body perfusion.
Investigating the Rheological Properties and Heat Stability of Polyarylsulphone Sulphides of Domestic Grades
Authors: Baranov A.B. , Simonov-Emel'yanov I.D. , Andreeva T.I. , Prudskova T.N. , Sazikov V.I. 
Published: September 2018

The rheological characteristics of melts of polyarylsulphone sulphides of domestic grades were investigated in the temperature range 240–360°C. Full curves of heat stability were obtained, and formulae were proposed for their description. Polyarylsulphone sulphides (PSPSs) are heat-resistant polymers of structural designation of the polysulphone (PSP) class, the domestic production technology of which was developed at OAO “Institut plastmass”, which makes it possible to carry out the production of a wide grade range of PSP of different polymer chain structure and molecular weight. The main problem in the processing of PSPSs is their high melt viscosity and fairly low flow. Increase in the processing temperature lowers their melt viscosity, but there is then the danger of thermooxidative degradation of the polymer and consequently of deterioration in the service characteristics and appearance of articles. The aim of this work was to investigate the rheological characteristics and to obtain the full curve of heat stability for domestic grades of PSPSs and PSP of different molecular weight in a wide processing temperature range.
The Rheological Properties of Composite Materials Based on High-density Polyethylene
Authors: Anpilogova V.S. , Kravchenko T.P. , Nikolaeva N.Yu. , Lin Nei Zo , Osipchik V.S. 
Published: September 2018

The rheological properties of nanocomposites based on high-density polyethylene are considered. The advantages of introducing carbon nanotubes and laproxide as modifiers of high-density polyethylene to control their rheological properties are shown. The promise of composite materials is not in doubt. A considerable number of studies have been devoted to this group of materials. However, many aspects of the practical realisation of the properties of these materials remain inadequately developed [1].
Cost-effectiveness of colorectal cancer screening programmes using sigmoidoscopy and immunochemical faecal occult blood test
Authors: Senore Carlo , Hassan Cesare , Regge Daniele , Pagano Eva , Iussich Gabriella , Correale Loredana , Segnan Nereo 
Published: September 2018

Objective Several European countries are implementing organized colorectal cancer (CRC) screening programmes using faecal immunochemical test (FIT) and/or flexible sigmoidoscopy (FS), but the cost-effectiveness of these programmes is not yet available. We aimed to assess cost-effectiveness, based on data from the established Piedmont screening programme. Methods Using the Piedmont programme data, a Markov model was constructed comparing three strategies in a simulated cohort of 100,000 subjects: single FS, biennial FIT, or sequential strategy (FS + FIT offered to FS non-responders). Estimates for CRC incidence and mortality prevention were derived from studies of organized screening. Cost analysis for FS and FIT was based on data from organized programmes. Incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICER) between the different strategies were calculated. Sensitivity and probabilistic analyses were performed. Results Direct costs for FS, and for FIT at first and subsequent rounds, were estimated as €160, €33, and €21, respectively. All the simulated strategies were effective (10–17% CRC incidence reduction) and cost-effective vs. no screening (ICER <€1000 per life-year saved). FS and FS + FIT were the only cost-saving strategies, with FS least expensive (€15 saving per person invited). FS + FIT and FS were the only non-dominated strategies. FS + FIT were more effective and cost-effective than FS (ICER €1217 per life-year saved). The residual marginal uncertainty was mainly related to parameters inherent to FIT effectiveness and adherence. Conclusions Organized CRC screening programmes are highly cost-effective, irrespective of the test selected. A sequential approach with FS and FIT appears the most cost-effective option. A single FS is the least expensive, but convenient, approach.
Development and validation of Cognitive Training Intervention for Alzheimer’s disease (CTI-AD): A picture-based interventional program
Authors: Bajpai Swati , Tripathi Manjari , Pandey RM , Dey A.B , Nehra Ashima 
Published: September 2018

Introduction Alzheimer’s disease is a gradual and progressive disorder which cripples the person’s functionality due to cognitive decline. Many clinicopathological and pharmacological therapy has the potential to slow down the progression of the disease but has limited efficacy. One complimentary approach that has emerged is cognitive training interventions which have shown synergistic effect with the drug therapy. Nevertheless, many cognitive interventions lack on specificities of the intervention due to which its efficacy gets scrutinized. Objective To describe the foundation, content, and development of Cognitive Training Intervention for Alzheimer’s disease (CTI-AD) along with the treatment feasibility based on a pilot study. Materials and methods A culture-specific picture-based eight weeks cognitive training manual was developed based on extensive review and focused group discussions. It was standardized on 63 older participants (48 healthy controls (HC); 15 early Alzheimer’s disease cases). Results All the tasks were progressive in nature and were found effective in discriminating the cognitive performance of early Alzheimer’s disease and HC throughout the intervention period. Moreover, it also improved early Alzheimer’s disease performance on the memory (HC: 1st week/8th week = 21.6 ± 5.7/57.3 ± 19.0; early Alzheimer’s disease: 1st week/8th week = 48.5 ± 22.9/60.5 ± 21.8); attention (HC: 1st week/8th week = 90.2 ± 18.0/196.9 ± 28.0; early Alzheimer’s disease: 1st week/8th week = 216.6 ± 78.2/286.8 ± 87.0) and language (HC: 1st week/8th week = 29.8 ± 9.4/115.3 ± 31.1; early Alzheimer’s disease: 1st week/8th week = 211.8 ± 68.4/270.4 ± 104.9) domains, respectively, from the baseline level. Conclusion The current manual (CTI-AD) is one of the first promising non-pharmacological program developed nationally with a strong theoretical base to cater to the tertiary needs of the older adults with early Alzheimer’s disease.
An efficient pricing algorithm for American options with double stochastic volatilities and double jumps
Authors: Zhang Sumei 
Published: September 2018

The purpose of the paper is to provide an efficient pricing algorithm for American options with stochastic volatilities and jumps. This paper extends the double Heston model with double exponential jumps and derives the characteristic function of the model by Feynman–Kac theorem. With the obtained characteristic function, this paper also extends the Fourier-cosine expansion method for pricing Bermudan options to the model. Based on the COS method, this paper approximates American options by using Richardson extrapolation schemes on a series of Bermudan options and provides a pricing algorithm for American put options. Numerical results show that the proposed pricing algorithm is efficient, especially for short-term American put options.
Caudal mandibular fracture repair using three-dimensional printing, presurgical plate contouring and a preformed template to aid anatomical fracture reduction
Authors: Southerden Peter , Barnes Duncan M 
Published: September 2018

Case summary Two cats were presented with mandibular fractures following head trauma. Following a CT scan, both were diagnosed with fractures of the ramus. The CT scans were used to print three-dimensional (3D) models of the mandibular fractures, which were used to pre-contour stainless steel mini-plates. These were fixed to the models and the screw positions used to produce a stainless steel template. The template was used as a pattern during surgery to drill holes in the ramus so that the pre-contoured mini-plates could be fixed in the exact same position as they had been on the 3D model. The fractures healed in both cats achieving normal jaw function and occlusion. Relevance and novel information Conventional techniques used to treat caudal mandibular fractures in cats, such as maxillomandibular fixation and bignathic encircling and retaining device (BEARD), are associated with significant patient morbidity and postoperative complications. Internal rigid fixation is difficult because of small bone size, requirement for considerable plate contouring and difficulty in achieving accurate anatomical reduction of caudal mandibular fractures. These are the first reported cases of mini-plate fixation of caudal mandibular fractures in cats using 3D models, pre-contouring of bone plates and the use of a template to facilitate accurate plate positioning, which may provide an alternative technique suitable for fixing caudal mandibular fractures in cats.
AThEME: Advancing the European Multilingual Experience
Authors: Verbiest Fleur , Cheng Lisa Lai-Shen , van Iwaarden Anneloes , Verrips Maaike 
Published: September 2018

AbstractAThEME is a collaborative research project studying multilingualism in Europe. This 5-year research project was set up with funding from the European Commission, and it runs from March 2014 until March 2019. The main objectives of the project are: (1) to investigate cognitive, linguistic and sociological issues in multilingual Europe, (2) to assess existing public policies and practices within the areas of education and health as well as their impact on multilingualism and (3) to contribute to evidence-based policy making. AThEME uses a range of research methodology and aims to raise awareness of multilingualism among policy makers, health professionals, academics and educators.
Optimization of Biomass-to-Bioenergy Logistics Network Design Problem: A Case Study
Authors: Shamsi Meisam , Babazadeh Reza , Solimanpur Maghsud 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
Increasing the emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) due to fossil fuel consumption has led to problems such as global warming, climate change, loss of biodiversity, and urban pollutions. Bioethanol production especially from different biomass such as wheat straw has been specified as one of the sustainable solutions to deal with energy crisis. Bioethanol logistics network optimization will reduce total costs of supply chain management and improves its competency with fossil fuels. In this paper, a mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) model is proposed to integrate and optimize bioethanol logistics network design problem. The proposed model is a multi-period and multi-echelon including feedstock supply centers, collection centers, bio-refineries, and customer centers. The proposed model is applied in a real case in Iran. The results justify the applicability and performance of the model in efficient design of bioethanol logistics network problems.
Trinkwasserhygiene – unverzichtbare Säule des öffentlichen Gesundheitsschutzes – Rückblick und Ausblick
Authors: Exner Martin , Schmithausen Ricarda , Nissing Werner 
Published: September 2018

Zusammenfassung
Mit der Einführung einer gesicherten Trinkwasserversorgung und Abwasserentsorgung sowie der Assanierung der Städte ab 1871 kam es zu einem deutlichen und kontinuierlichen Rückgang der Sterblichkeit und einer stetigen Zunahme der Lebenserwartung. Die Einführung der Trinkwasserversorgung zählt mit zu den bedeutendsten Erfolgen von Public Health. Aus diesem Grunde gilt eine gesicherte Trinkwasserversorgung zu den Säulen des öffentlichen Gesundheitsschutzes und der Daseinsvorsorge.
Soziale Ungleichheit und Gesundheit: die Entwicklung sozialepidemiologischer Forschung in Deutschland
Authors: Lampert Thomas , Kuntz Benjamin , Schneider Sven , Spallek Jacob 
Published: September 2018

Zusammenfassung
Die Sozialepidemiologie befasst sich mit der sozialen Verteilung von Erkrankungsrisiken und Gesundheitschancen und den daraus resultierenden gesundheitlichen Ungleichheiten. Für die letzten 20 Jahre lässt sich ein kontinuierlicher Zuwachs an sozialepidemiologischen Forschungsbefunden in Deutschland konstatieren. Mit den gesundheitlichen Ungleichheiten und den sozialen Determinanten der Gesundheit adressiert die Sozialepidemiologie Kernbereiche von Public Health, deren Bearbeitung auch in Zukunft erheblichen Einfluss auf die wissenschaftlichen, politischen und praxisorientierten Perspektiven des Fachs haben dürfte.
Der Public Health-Gedanke in der Gesundheitspolitik
Authors: Gerlinger Thomas 
Published: September 2018

Zusammenfassung
Das politische Interesse an einer Verbesserung der Bevölkerungsgesundheit ist spürbar gestiegen. Dennoch bestehen erhebliche Mängel fort. Ein wichtiger Grund für die gestiegene Bedeutung von Public Health für die Gesundheitspolitik ist die Erwartung, durch eine verbesserte Gesundheit Produktivitätspotenziale erschließen zu können. Grenzen findet diese Sozialinvestitionsstrategie dort, wo Bevölkerungsgesundheit und mächtige ökonomische Interessen im Widerspruch stehen.
Hollenstedt 2. Eine bandkeramische Siedlung an der mittleren Leine
Authors: Saile Thomas , Posselt Martin , Schoon Reinhold , Tinapp Christian 
Published: September 2018

Zusammenfassung
Auf der in den späten Zwanzigerjahren des letzten Jahrhunderts entdeckten bandkeramischen Siedlungsstelle Hollenstedt, „Salzberg“, wurde im Rahmen einer geophysikalischen Prospektion ein Erdwerk des 52./51. Jahrhunderts v. Chr. festgestellt. Es besteht aus einem halbkreisförmigen, breiten Graben und einem auf der Innenseite parallel verlaufenden mutmaßlichen Palisadengräbchen. Die Lage eines Walles ist für den weitgehend befundfreien Bereich zwischen den Gräben zu erschließen. Vier Standorte bandkeramischer Häuser sind in der vom Dorfgraben umschlossenen Innenfläche durch Pfostenstandspuren erkennbar, acht weitere lassen sich durch als Längsgruben gedeutete Anomalien wahrscheinlich machen. Das heutige Erscheinungsbild des Erdwerkes ist das Ergebnis lateraler Erosionsprozesse. Ursprünglich war die altneolithische Siedlung wesentlich größer und das Grabenwerk vermutlich von rundlich-ovaler Form. Aus dem südlichen Niedersachsen sind mittlerweile neun bandkeramische Erdwerke bekannt, die in formaler Hinsicht bemerkenswerte Unterschiede aufweisen und somit offenbar verschiedene Funktionen erfüllten.
Feasting like Royalty in a Time of Famine: Reflections on the Meaning and Composition of the Feast in Gen 43:15–34
Authors: Altmann Peter 
Published: September 2018

Zusammenfassung
Diese Untersuchung der aus unterschiedlichen literarischen Schichten bestehenden Erzählung von Josefs Mahl mit seinen Brüdern in Gen 43 arbeitet heraus, wie das Mahl gemeinsam mit dem Motiv des Versteckens von Josefs Becher in Gen 44 als performativer Handlung der Bestimmung der Beziehungen unter den Teilnehmenden dient. So erscheint Gen 43 als zentraler Teil des langen Erzählwegs hin zur Versöhnung der Brüder. Die Untersuchung betrachtet das Mahl in Gen 43 in drei Dimensionen: 1. aus anthropologischer Sicht Untersuchungen zu Machtverhältnissen bei Festmählern, 2. in der Perspektive vergleichbarer Texte des Alten Orients, insbesondere der Darstellungen persischer Festmähler und 3. vor dem Hintergrund der Bedeutung des Kelches bei persischen Festen und Mählern. Letztere nimmt vor allem die Bedeutung der Rolle des Kelches in Gen 44 als Verstärkung der performativen Handlung in Gen 43,31–34 in den Blick.
Invariants of the Axisymmetric Flows of an Inviscid Gas and Fluid with Variable Density
Authors: Bogoyavlenskij Oleg 
Published: September 2018

Abstract
Material conservation laws and integral invariants are constructed for the axisymmetric flows of an inviscid compressible gas and an ideal incompressible fluid with variable density

ρ

(
x
,
t
)

$\rho(\mathbf{x},t)$

. The functional independence of the new invariants from helicity is proven.
Bad and Good Faith of the Applicant in the Restitution Process: The Case-Law of the ECtHR
Authors: Bruskina Nika 
Published: September 2018

[full article, abstract in Lithuanian; only abstract in English]
The Article examines the case-law of the ECtHR related to the good or bad faith of the applicant in the context of the restoration of ownership rights to the property nationalized in the past.
Administracinė teisė Vaclovo Biržiškos akimis
Authors: Deviatnikovaitė Ieva 
Published: September 2018

[only abstract in English; full article, abstract in Lithuanian]
The article examines Administrative Law course descriptions from 1931/1932 and 1936/1937 academic years and lectures’ notes published in 1935 and 1937. These were the only written sources on the studies of administrative law until 1939. Despite such a miserable literature on the subject of administrative law in the Interwar period in Lithuania, it has not been analysed to date. The object of the research is the studies and the content of administrative law course unit in the Interwar period in Lithuania including getting acquainted with public administration of some areas. Several findings were made in the study. First, administrative law was not given enough attention – the head of Administrative Law Department at the University of Vytautas Magnus, V. Biržiška, was a recognized and well-known book scientist, documentarian, book and press historian, dean of the Faculty, but not a specialist of administrative law. Some young scholars (V. Fridšteinas, K. Račkauskas) were professionally interested in administrative law, although somehow they were not invited to teach at the University. Second, during the course of administrative law V. Biržiška devoted much attention to the history of the formation of various states, to the comparative legal regulation in different countries. That is the reason to call his course as a first course of comparative administrative law in Lithuania. Third, the course of V. Biržiška’s administrative law was right at its initial phase of development: there were no clear terms of administrative law, administrative acts, public service, public administration, and no clear division between administrative law and other branches of public and private law.
Manajemen Media Massa Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia
Authors: Sabari Sabari 
Published: September 2018

The background of this research is based on the access of people in Sambas Regency, West Kalimantan Province who know and read the bulletin of Al-Islam published by Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia (HTI). It’s happen because the Bulletin Al-Islam is widely circulated in mosques in Sambas District. The purpose of this research is to know the publishing management of bulletin Al-Islam issued by HTI of Sambas Regency. This research uses qualitative method with field research and using case study. The results of this study are firstly the topic of news prioritized by editors of Al-Islam bulletin is the news that is discussed by reader of Sambas Regency. Secondly, the editorial frames of language and facts are in line with the perceived by the readers, as a result it is personal interaction between the bulletin and the readers. Thirdly, the editor frames the bulletin for gaining intention and response of the event so the local governments could make policies that can realize the concept of Khilafah Al-Islamiyah through the local regulations. Latar belakang penelitian ini didasarkan pada banyaknya masyarakat Kabupaten Sambas Provinsi Kalimantan Barat yang mengetahui dan membaca buletin Al-Islam yang diterbitkan oleh Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia (HTI). Ini terjadi karena Buletin Al-Islam banyak beredar di masjid-masjid di Kabupaten Sambas. Untuk itu penelitian ini ingin mengetahui bagaimana manajemen penerbitan buletin Al-Islam yang diterbitkan HTI Kabupaten Sambas. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian field research dan menggunakan pendekatan studi kasus. Adapun hasil dari penelitian ini di antaranya pertama, topik berita yang diprioritaskan redaksi buletin Al-Islam adalah berita yang sedang hangat dibahas masyarakat Kabupaten Sambas. Kedua, redaksi membingkai bahasa dan fakta yang sesuai dengan yang dirasakan masyarakat sehingga terjadi interaksi personal antara buletin dan pembaca. Ketiga, redaksi membingkai buletin dengan maksud memberikan sebuah tanggapan dalam peristiwa yang terjadi agar pemerintah daerah membuat kebijakan yang dapat mewujudkan konsep khilafah Al-Islamiyah melalui peraturan-peraturan daerah.