bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Pediatric Benign Paranasal Sinus Osteoneogenic Tumors: A Case Series and Systematic Review of Outcomes, Techniques, and a Multiportal Approach
Authors: Badran Karam W. , Suh Jeffrey D. , Namiri Nikan , Wrobel Bozena , Ference Elisabeth H. 
Published: August 2018

Background Pediatric benign paranasal sinus osteoneogenic tumors have previously been difficult to treat due to the surgical constraints of the developing skull. Progression may lead to intracranial complications or orbital and optic nerve compression. Objective To assess the presentation and management of benign paranasal sinus osteoneogenic tumors. Methods Systematic review of the symptoms and surgical treatment of these lesions, and a case series of 2 adolescents with osteomas impinging on the orbit treated with a multiportal approach. Results Forty-eight cases of osteomas, osteoblastoma, or osteoid osteomas were reviewed from 43 articles. The average age was 14 years, 67% of tumors were osteomas, and 48% were greater than 3 cm in longest dimension. Compared to osteoblastomas, osteomas had a greater male to female ratio (4.3:1; P = .02), presented at older age ( P = .03) with a smaller tumor burden ( P = .003), and had prior trauma or surgery ( P < .001). The ethmoid, frontal, maxillary, and sphenoid sinuses were affected in decreasing order of frequency. A purely endoscopic sinus surgery approach was taken in 31% of cases, open approach in 62% of cases, and combined approach in 7% of cases. Osteoblastoma patients had a 32% rate of recurrence, compared to only 3% among osteoma patients. On univariate logistics regression of patient demographics, tumor characteristics, and surgical approaches predictive of surgical outcomes, only tumor type was predictive of postoperative recurrence (odds ratio: 0.07; 95% confidence interval, 0.007–0.77; P = .029). Conclusion There was no association between surgical approach and postoperative complications or rate of recurrence. However, a transnasal and transorbital multiportal approach avoids facial incisions.
Endovenous Celon radiofrequency-induced thermal therapy of great saphenous vein: A retrospective study with a 3-year follow-up
Authors: Quehe Philippe , Alavi Zarrin , Kurylo-Touz Tatiana , Saliou Anne-Helene , Badra Ali , Baudino Laurent , Gladu Gurven , Ledan Frederik , Haudebourg Raphaël , Gestin Simon , Bressollette Luc 
Published: August 2018

Objective: Our main objective was to evaluate the short- and long-term efficacy of Celon radiofrequency-induced thermal therapy for endovenous treatment of incompetent great saphenous vein. The secondary objectives were to report on possible short-term side effects and complications. Methods: This was a retrospective study of 112 consecutive patients included between 2013 and June 2015. These patients were treated (146 great saphenous vein, C2–C6) either at the hemodynamic room using local anesthesia or at the operating theater under general anesthesia with or without phlebectomy. All patients received radiofrequency-induced thermal therapy at 18 W power, 1 s/cm pullback rate and 5–7 pullbacks per segment of 10 cm (i.e. maximum 10 pullbacks). A clinical follow-up via ultrasound monitoring was done at 1 week, 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years and 3 years. Results: The 3-year survival occlusion rate was 96.71% and 98% for overall and radiofrequency-induced thermal therapy patients, respectively. No major side effects were observed. A case of endovenous heat-induced thrombosis was reported. Slight neurological disorders were reported (0.88%). Conclusion: Our unit’s endovenous Celon radiofrequency-induced thermal therapy of incompetent great saphenous vein was efficient, well tolerated, without major side effects. Moreover, in order to reduce possible neurological disorders, we advise multiple pullbacks at 1 s/cm and using tumescence anesthesia.
Comparison of two alternative wound closure methods for tumor arthroplasty of the hip: A frequency matched cohort study
Authors: Hettwer Werner H , Horstmann Peter F , Wu Chunsen , Petersen Michael M 
Published: August 2018

Objective: To examine the effect of an alternative wound closure method after tumor arthroplasty of the hip compared to routine wound closure with skin staples. Method: Single center, frequency matched cohort study. We reviewed all patients who underwent tumor resection and endoprosthetic reconstruction of the proximal femur for pathologic fracture due to metastatic bone disease or malignant hematologic bone disease at our center between 2010 and 2014. All patients treated with occlusive wound closure (OWC), a combination of intradermal suture, Steri-Strips™, and an occlusive skin adhesive, during this period ( n = 35), were compared to an equally sized frequency matched group of patients having undergone routine wound closure with conventional skin staples. Results: Patients with OWC were significantly faster to achieve dry wound status and consequently had significantly shorter administration of antibiotics and hospital stay. Compared to the patients with conventional wound closure with staples, their wounds were already dry after a mean 3.4 days (vs. 6.7 days [95%CI: 3–3.8 vs. 5.5–7.9], p < 0.0001), they received antibiotics for a mean 4.2 days (vs. 6.8 days [95%CI: 3.7–4.8 vs. 5.5–8.0], p < 0.0003) and their mean hospital stay was 6.3 days (vs. 8.0 days [95%CI: 5.5–7 vs. 6.8–9.3], p < 0.015). Prolonged wound discharge (PWD) for 7 days or more was observed in 34% of patients ( n = 12) in the conventional group, whereas this complication was completely absent ( n = 0) in the investigational group. For every three patients treated with OWC, one complication of PWD over 7 days is avoided (number needed to treat = 3). Conclusion: Compared to conventional staples, OWC appears to significantly reduce wound complications, use of antibiotics, and hospital stay in patients undergoing tumor arthroplasty procedures of the hip. As such, it may also contribute to a reduction of the substantially increased risk for prosthetic joint infection in this patient population.
Effect of Concussions on Lower Extremity Injury Rates at a Division I Collegiate Football Program
Authors: Krill Matthew L. , Nagelli Christopher , Borchers James , Krill Michael K. , Hewett Timothy E. 
Published: August 2018

Background: Football has one of the highest injury rates (IRs) in sports, ranging from 4.1 to 8.6 per 1000 athlete-exposures (AEs). Previous research has reported that athletes may be at an increased risk of suffering lower extremity (LE) injuries after a concussion. Purpose/Hypothesis: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the rate of LE injuries in collegiate football athletes after a concussion. We predicted that the overall LE IR would increase after a concussion and that each position group would also demonstrate a similar increase in LE injuries after a concussion. Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 2. Methods: Daily attendance and injury records were prospectively collected by licensed team medical providers for the 2012 through 2016 college football regular seasons. Each injury report included the date of injury, position group, body part injured, and type of injury. IRs per 1000 AEs with 95% CIs were calculated to evaluate LE injuries at different time points after a concussion (remainder of season, next season, any additional seasons) and by months (<6 months, 6-12 months, >12 months). Mid- P exact tests were utilized to establish injury rate ratios (IRRs) to compare the IR between variables. Results: There was no significant difference in LE IRRs between the athletes post- versus preconcussion ( P = .20) or between the postconcussion and no concussion (control) athletes ( P = .08). There was an increased LE IR beyond 12 months in the postconcussion group (IR, 9.08 [95% CI, 3.68-18.89]) compared with the no concussion group (IR, 2.88 [95% CI, 2.04-3.96]) (IRR, 3.16 [95% CI, 1.21-7.15]; P = .02). Line position players had an increase in LE injuries after a concussion (IRR, 6.22 [95% CI, 1.31-23.68]; P = .03) compared with linemen with no concussion. Conclusion: There was no initial increase in LE IRs immediately after a concussion; however, there was an increased LE IR more than 12 months after a concussion. There was no increase in LE IRs demonstrated by skill and other position groups. Line position players experienced an increased LE IR the next season after a concussion or greater than 12 months after the injury.
Perception of Caring Among Patients and Nurses
Authors: Thomas Diane , Newcomb Patricia , Fusco Phylann 
Published: August 2018

Background: Empirical evidence supports the contention that implementing caring nurse behaviors results in improved patient experience; however, previous studies find differences between patient and nurse perceptions of caring. Significance: Good patient experience is positively related to desired clinical and financial outcomes. Nurse caring is a critical component in the patient experience. Objective: The purposes of this project were to evaluate the congruency between nurse and patient perceptions of nurse caring in a long-term acute care hospital and to determine how much patient perception of nurse caring changes over time. Method: The study employed mixed methods using a triangulation strategy in which quantitative data from patients and qualitative data from nurses were collected simultaneously and compared for interpretation. Results: Time affected patient perception of caring significantly. Patients and nurses disagreed about the extent to which nurses ask patients what they know about their illnesses, help them deal with bad feelings, and make them feel comfortable. Conclusion: Patients and nurses do not always agree about the quality of caring behaviors, but exposure to nurses over time positively affects patient perception of nurse caring.
Understanding asthma phenotypes: the World Asthma Phenotypes (WASP) international collaboration
Authors: Pembrey Lucy , Barreto Mauricio L. , Douwes Jeroen , Cooper Philip , Henderson John , Mpairwe Harriet , Ardura-Garcia Cristina , Chico Martha , Brooks Collin , Cruz Alvaro A. , Elliott Alison M. , Figueiredo Camila A. , Langan Sinéad M. , Nassanga Beatrice , Ring Susan , Rodrigues Laura , Pearce Neil 
Published: August 2018

The World Asthma Phenotypes (WASP) study started in 2016 and has been conducted in five centres, in the UK, New Zealand, Brazil, Ecuador and Uganda.The objectives of this study are to combine detailed biomarker and clinical information in order to 1) better understand and characterise asthma phenotypes in high-income countries (HICs) and low and middle-income countries (LMICs), and in high and low prevalence centres; 2) compare phenotype characteristics, including clinical severity; 3) assess the risk factors for each phenotype; and 4) assess how the distribution of phenotypes differs between high prevalence and low prevalence centres.Here we present the rationale and protocol for the WASP study to enable other centres around the world to carry out similar analyses using a standardised protocol. Large collaborative and integrative studies like this are essential to further our understanding of asthma phenotypes. The findings of this study will help elucidate the aetiological mechanisms of asthma and might potentially identify new causes and guide the development of new treatments, thereby enabling better management and prevention of asthma in both HICs and LMICs.
Materials characterization of the Ruby Slippers from the 1939 classic film, The Wizard of Oz
Authors: Douglas Janet G. , Kavich Gwénaëlle , Mori Chika , Wallace Dawn , Barden Richard 
Published: August 2018

Abstract
This article presents a comprehensive materials characterization of a pair of Ruby Slippers used in the 1939 classic film The Wizard of Oz, which has been one of the most popular objects on exhibition at Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History (NMAH) since it entered the collection in 1979. The shoes have been on almost constant display with few instances for study during its time at NMAH, and they remain one of the most visited objects within the museum. Plans for an upcoming permanent exhibit, and visible deterioration of the decades-old shoes, led to the present study, which was the first phase of a major effort to preserve this iconic item of cultural heritage for future generations to enjoy. Materials characterization was used to determine the composition of construction materials and condition of the Ruby Slippers to help plan for the optimal environmental conditions for continued display. The current study is also viewed as a valuable opportunity to learn about the original construction and subsequent history of the Ruby Slippers to inform and enrich NMAH’s curatorial research, public programs, and media initiatives. Analytical methods used to characterize the shoes’ components include micro-X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (µ-XRF), micro-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (µ-FTIR), polarized light microscopy (PLM), and high-performance liquid chromatography–diode array detector–mass spectrometry (HPLC–DAD–MS).
Values and democracy in East Asia and Europe: a comparison
Authors: Schmidt Carmen Elisabeth 
Published: August 2018

AbstractThis article deals with values and democracy in East Asia and Europe, comparing them. Based on the data collected by the WVS, we address the following questions: To what extent does cultural-religious background, such as Confucianism in the case of East Asia, affect the direction of value change? Is this influence even stronger than structural settings? Is there a link between value change, ethic-religious background, and democracy? We clearly distinguish between the value change that occurred in the ‘first’ or ‘simple’ modernity, and that during the ‘second’ modernity. According to Western value change discourse, the ‘first’ modernity witnessed a value change from traditional-religious to secular-rational values, but this did not necessarily lead to democracy. For the ‘second’ modernity, a shift from material to post-materialist values and an intensifying of the demand for self-expression values was predicted. Triggered by rising education levels, this leads to a rising demand for democracy. The researches of the WVSs also found a paradox: that people in authoritarian nations also tended to support liberal democracy, which is why it has been argued that it is more important to research support for authoritarian notions of democracy. Our analysis shows that the Confucian countries rank high concerning the level of secular-rational values. Concerning self-expression values, in contrast, these countries show only low change levels. Therefore, democracy finds relatively low levels of support among these countries. Specifically, in Japan, where education levels are as high as in Germany, the support for liberal notions of democracy was comparatively low, what can be called the `second paradox’. Thus, the expectations of Western value change discourse, which predicts a general shift to more democracy in the ‘second’ modernity, are unfulfilled. Overall, our analysis revealed that the ethic-religious background plays a key role in value change and seems to be as influential as structural setting.
Understanding the Role of Advanced Practice Providers in Oncology in the United States
Authors: Bruinooge Suanna S. , Pickard Todd A. , Vogel Wendy , Hanley Amy , Schenkel Caroline , Garrett-Mayer Elizabeth , Tetzlaff Eric , Rosenzweig Margaret , Hylton Heather , Westin Shannon N. , Smith Noël , Lynch Conor , Kosty Michael P. , Williams Stephanie F. 
Published: August 2018

Purpose: Advanced practice providers (APPs, which include nurse practitioners [NPs] and physician assistants [PAs]) are integral members of oncology teams. This study aims first to identify all oncology APPs and, second, to understand personal and practice characteristics (including compensation) of those APPs. Methods: We identified APPs who practice oncology from membership and claims data. We surveyed 3,055 APPs about their roles in clinical care. Results: We identified at least 5,350 APPs in oncology and an additional 5,400 who might practice oncology. Survey respondents totaled 577, which provided a 19% response rate. Results focused on 540 NPs and PAs. Greater than 90% reported satisfaction with career choice. Respondents identified predominately as white (89%) and female (94%). NPs and PAs spent the majority (80%) of time in direct patient care. The top four patient care activities were patient counseling (NPs, 94%; PAs, 98%), prescribing (NPs, 93%; PAs, 97%), treatment management (NPs, 89%; PAs, 93%), and follow-up visits (NPs, 81%; PAs, 86%). A majority of all APPs reported both independent and shared visits (65% hematology/oncology/survivorship/prevention/pediatric hematology/oncology; 85% surgical/gynecologic oncology; 78% radiation oncology). A minority of APPs reported that they conducted only shared visits. Average annual compensation was between $113,000 and $115,000, which is approximately $10,000 higher than average pay for nononcology APPs. Conclusion: We identified 5,350 oncology APPs and conclude that number may be as high as 7,000. Survey results suggest that practices that incorporate APPs routinely rely on them for patient care. Given the increasing number of patients with and survivors of cancer, APPs are important to ensure access to quality cancer care now and in the future.
Comparison between open and closed-tray impression techniques on the implant transfer accuracy
Authors: Moretti Karen Petená , De Castro Rafael Antônio , Ana Patricia Aparecida , Jóias Renata Pilli , Jóias Renato Morales 
Published: August 2018

Objective: This in vitro study aimed to determine and compare the dimensional accuracy of open and closed-tray impression techniques for implant-supported prosthesis. Material and Methods: On a edentulous master model, four external hexagonal implants were parallelly installed and associated with four multi unit coping transfers and four multi unit rotational caps. A master superstructure was constructed and splinted all implants (control group). Five customized trays were constructed to perform ten open (n=5) and closed-tray (n=5) impressions. The obtained models were submitted to the dimensional analysis on three points in the center of the labial face of each implant (A, B, C, and D) with the aid of Stereoscopic Magnifying Glass with x60 magnification. The vertical misfit between the metallic structure and the implant analogues was measured on each point. The obtained results were submitted to Dixon’s normality test and Kruskal-Wallis test for independent samples (p < 0,05) with the aid of Bioestat 5.0 software. Results: The means and standard deviation were: open tray technique – 24.6474 ± 14.8883 µm; closed-tray technique – 26.2257 ± 9.7421 µm; and control group 22.445 ± 7.7106 µm. Conclusion: The accuracy of open and closed-tray impression techniques showed no statistically significant differences and both techniques were effective for implant transfer.
Les manuscrits du sud de la vallée de l’Indus en écriture khojkī sindhī: état des lieux et perspectives
Authors: Bhalloo Zahir , Akhtar Iqbal 
Published: August 2018

Abstract
This article presents an overview of research on the corpus of eighteenth to twentieth century manuscripts from south of the Indus valley in Khojkī Sindhī script. After a general introduction to the significance of these manuscripts, we will first look at how researchers have approached the problem of the origins of the “Khojkī Sindhī” script and its relation to the religious tradition of the Khoja merchant caste of Sindh and Gujarat. Then, we systematically present the main cataloguing attempts and studies from 1964 onwards on the paleography, codicology, textual content and illustrations of these manuscripts. Finally, we summarize ongoing research and suggest new directions for future work on these manuscripts.
From Commentary to paribhāṣās: Kātyāyana and Patañjali vis-à-vis Vyāḍi
Authors: Candotti Maria Piera , Pontillo Tiziana 
Published: August 2018

Abstract
The present paper is targeted on three landmarks in the long story of the paribhāṣās’ development. Two of these landmarks descended from the earliest testimony of Vyākaraṇa meta-rules, i. e. those included in Pāṇini’s grammar (fifth–fourth century BCE), and one which has been handed down as the first independent collection of paribhāṣās and attributed to Vyāḍi. In particular a shift is highlighted between Kātyāyaṇa’s (third century BCE) integrative approach (vacana) and Patañjali’s (second century BCE) recourse to implicit paribhāṣās in the Aṣṭādhyāyī as a powerful hermeneutical tool. A shift that helps in interpreting the need for a validation and collection of implicit pāṇinian paribhāṣās as carried out by authors such as Vyāḍi.
Natural resistance of eight Brazilian wood species from the region Caatinga determined by an accelerated laboratory decay test against four fungi
Authors: da Silveira Marcelo F. , Gouveia Fernando N. , Moreira Alessandro C.O. , Oliveira José Roberto V. , Silva Anna Sofya V.S. , Almeida Getúlio F. , Costa Alexandre F. 
Published: August 2018

Abstract
Natural resistance of eight wood species from Caatinga, an exclusive Brazilian biome, was evaluated according to [ASTM Standard (2005) D 2017-05. Standard test method of accelerated laboratory test of natural decay resistance of woods.]. Samples were exposed to white rot (WR) and brown rot (BR) fungi, namely to Trametes versicolor (WR), Pycnoporus sanguineus (WR), Gloeophyllum trabeum (BR) and Gloeophyllum striatum (BR). Weight loss, specific gravity and extractive content of each wood species were evaluated. Diptychandra aurantiaca, Pterodon abruptus and Terminalia fagifolia were classified as “highly resistant”, while T. fagifolia was “resistant” to T. versicolor only. Machaerium acutifolium was resistant to all fungi. Aspidosperma multiflorum was resistant to WR fungi and Combretum glaucocarpum to a BR fungus. The species Pityrocarpa moniliformis and Swartzia psilonema were moderately resistant.
Intelligence Scheme for Fault Location in a Combined Overhead Transmission Line & Underground Cable
Authors: Ray Papia , Arya Sabha Raj , Mishra Debani Prasad 
Published: August 2018

Abstract
This paper focuses on comparison of fault position schemes for a long transmission line joint with underground cable. To carry out fault location, two hybrid schemes were implemented. One is the impedance method based on modal transformation (MT) and the other one is the intelligent technique based on artificial neural network (ANN). In this paper one cycle of post fault current and voltage signals were collected initially from the transmission line ends for fault analysis purpose. The first method to analyze the fault position comprises of MT technique in which initially pre-processing of the data is done by Clarke’s Transformation (CT) and Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT). CT decouples the signal and DFT extracts the phasors. Thereafter the fault location is calculated by Power System distributed line modal and MT concept. The second method focuses on estimation of fault distance by ANN with Wavelet Transform (WT) in which WT is used to extract six statistical features in order to pre-process the raw faulted data. These features are then given to ANN for finding fault position. The enactment of the suggested scheme is verified by testing it under different type of fault position, such as variation of fault resistance, inception angle and type. After extensive simulation, it was found that intelligent scheme i.e ANN-WT schemes are capable of locating the fault more accurately and less sensitive to parameter variation than the impedance method i.e MT-CT-DFT.