bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Relationship between urinary sodium-creatinine ratios and insulin resistance in Korean children and adolescents with obesity
Authors: Han So Yoon , Kim Nan Hee , Kim Do Hoon , Han Kyungdo , Kim Seon Mee 
Published: March 2018

Abstract

Background:
The prevalence of childhood obesity has significantly increased in Korea. This study aimed to use data from the 2010 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) to investigate the association between sodium (Na) intake and insulin resistance in children and adolescents with obesity.

Methods:
The study population consisted of 578 adolescents aged 12–18 years who were enrolled in the 2010 KNHANES. Subjects were classified into the following four groups based on their body mass index (BMI) and homeostatic model assessment-insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) values: normal BMI and HOMA-IR (Group 1), normal BMI and ≥75% HOMA-IR (Group 2), ≥85% BMI and normal HOMA-IR (Group 3) and ≥85% BMI and ≥75% HOMA-IR (Group 4). The groups were further divided into four quartiles (Q1–Q4) based on urinary sodium-creatinine ratios (UNa/Cr) to analyze the association between obesity and metabolic abnormality as a result of increased Na intake.

Results:
There were significant differences among the four groups in terms of abdominal obesity (p<0.000), waist circumference (WC) (p<0.000) blood glucose levels (p<0.000), insulin levels (p<0.000) and UNa/Cr, with Groups 2, 3 and 4 having significantly higher UNa/Cr than Group 1 (p=0.002). In addition, there was a significant positive correlation between UNa/Cr and obesity (Q1=1 vs. Q4=3.23, p=0.019) and metabolic abnormality (Q1=1 vs. Q4=2.25, p=0.167).

Conclusions:
Increased Na intake showed a positive statistical correlation with insulin resistance and is associated with an increased risk of insulin resistance and other metabolic abnormalities in obese children and adolescents.
Assessment of maximal isometric hand grip strength in school-aged children
Authors: Gąsior Jakub S. , Pawłowski Mariusz , Williams Craig A. , Dąbrowski Marek J. , Rameckers Eugene A. 
Published: March 2018

Abstract

Background
Hand grip strength (HGS) test is commonly used as an indicator of overall muscle strength in medical and sport practices. Recently, several studies have proposed that the measurement of the maximal HGS depends on dynamometer’s handle position. The aim of the present study was to identify the optimal handle position to obtain maximal HGS using the hand grip dynamometer (HGD) for school-aged children.

Methods
HGS was assessed with the Jamar digital HGD. Each participant performed three maximum contractions of each hand on three handle positions progressing from first to third position.

Results
A total of 135 healthy children aged 5–9 years participated in the study. Participants obtained significantly higher results using position 2 than using positions 1 or 3. The maximal mean (± SD) HGS achieved was 9.9 (± 3.1) kg with position 1, 10.4 (± 3.1) kg with position 2, and 9.0 (± 3.2) kg with position 3. Handle position 2 was the most comfortable position for 73% of participants.

Conclusions
Our results provide useful methodological information indicating that the second handle position of the Jamar digital HGD is optimal to measure maximal HGS in non-athletic healthy pediatric participants aged 5–9 years.
Polarization and EIS studies to evaluate the effect of aluminum concentration on the corrosion behavior of SAC105 solder alloy
Authors: Liyana N. K. , Fazal M. A. , Haseeb A. S. M. A. 
Published: March 2018

Abstract
This paper presents an investigation on corrosion behavior of Sn-1.0Ag-0.5Cu-XAl (X = 0, 0.1, 0.5, 1.0) by means of polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) measurements in 3.5 wt.% NaCl solution. The results show that addition of aluminum into SAC105 shifts the corrosion current density and passivation current density towards more positive values. It is also found that with an increase in aluminum concentration in SAC105 solder alloy, the corrosion current density increases and polarization resistance decreases. This suggests that SAC105 with the highest concentration of Al has the lowest corrosion resistance. In this case, the corrosion behavior seems to be attributed to anodic dissolution of aluminum and Sn-matrix.
Microstructure and dielectric properties of La2O3 doped Ti-rich barium strontium titanate ceramics for capacitor applications
Authors: Zhang Chen , Chen Fangxu , Ling Zhixin , Jian Gang , Li Yuanliang 
Published: March 2018

AbstractMicrostructure and dielectric properties of La2O3doped Ti-rich barium strontium titanate ceramics, prepared by solid state method, were investigated with non-stoichiometric level and various La2O3content, using XRD, SEM and LCR measuring system. With an increase of non-stoichiometric level, the unit cell volumes of perovskite lattices for the single phase Ti-rich barium strontium titanate ceramics increased due to the decreasing A site vacancy concentration V″A. The unit cell volume increased and then decreased slightly with the increasing La2O3content. Relatively high non-stoichiometric level and high La2O3content in Ti-rich barium strontium titanate ceramics contributed to the decreased average grain size as well as fine grain size distribution, which correspondingly improved the temperature stability of the relative dielectric constant. The relative dielectric constant єrRT, dielectric loss tanδRTand the maximum relative dielectric constant єrmaxdecreased and then increased with the increasing non-stoichiometric level. With the increase of La2O3doping content, the relative dielectric constant єrRTincreased initially and then decreased. The maximum relative dielectric constant єrmaxcan be increased by applying low doping content of La2O3in Ti-rich barium strontium titanate ceramics due to the increased spontaneous polarization.
Aggregation kinetics of irreversible patches coupled with reversible isotropic interaction leading to chains, bundles and globules
Authors: Malhotra Isha , Babu Sujin B. 
Published: March 2018

Abstract
In the present study we are performing simulation of simple model of two patch colloidal particles undergoing irreversible diffusion limited cluster aggregation using patchy Brownian cluster dynamics. In addition to the irreversible aggregation of patches, the spheres are coupled with isotropic reversible aggregation through the Kern–Frenkel potential. Due to the presence of anisotropic and isotropic potential we have also defined three different kinds of clusters formed due to anisotropic potential and isotropic potential only as well as both the potentials together. We have investigated the effect of patch size on self-assembly under different solvent qualities for various volume fractions. We will show that at low volume fractions during aggregation process, we end up in a chain conformation for smaller patch size while in a globular conformation for bigger patch size. We also observed a chain to bundle transformation depending on the attractive interaction strength between the chains or in other words depending on the quality of the solvent. We will also show that bundling process is very similar to nucleation and growth phenomena observed in colloidal system with short range attraction. We have also studied the bond angle distribution for this system, where for small patches only two angles are more probable indicating chain formation, while for bundling at very low volume fraction a tail is developed in the distribution. While for the case of higher patch angle this distribution is broad compared to the case of low patch angles showing we have a more globular conformation. We are also proposing a model for the formation of bundles which are similar to amyloid fibers using two patch colloidal particles.
Aretalogical Poetry: A Forgotten Genre of Greek Literature
Authors: Lipka Michael 
Published: March 2018

AbstractThe article deals with a hitherto largely neglected group of poetic texts that is characterized by the representation of the vicissitudes and deeds of a single hero (or god) through a third-person omniscient authorial voice, henceforth called ‘aretalogical poetry’. I want to demonstrate that in terms of form, contents, intertextual ‘self-awareness’ and long-term influence, aretalogical poetry qualifies as a fully-fledged epic genre comparable to bucolic or didactic poetry. In order not to blur my argument, I will focus on heroic aretalogies, and onHeracleidsandTheseidsin particular, because of their prominence in the minds of ancient literary critics. In the case of Heraclean aretalogies, it is expedient to distinguish further between aretalogies of ‘epic’ and ‘lyric epic’ (i.e. lyric poets such as Stesichorus, who writes ‘epic’ aretalogies).
Das Projekt nexus der Hochschulrektorenkonferenz (HRK): Übergänge gestalten, Studienerfolg verbessern
Authors: Schmollinger Christian , Zervakis Peter A. 
Published: March 2018

Zusammenfassung
Das vom Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung geförderte Kommunikationsprojekt „nexus“ setzt an den Schnittstellen der Bildungs- und Qualifizierungsprozesse von Studierenden an. Nexus beschäftigt sich unter dem Oberbegriff des „Student Life Cycle“ mit der Gestaltung von Studienverläufen an Hochschulen. Der Runde Tisch Medizin und Gesundheitswissenschaften gibt mit seinem Fokus auf Interprofessionalität Impulse zur Orientierung und Gestaltung von Studium und Praxis.
Die medizinische Ausbildung in der Schweiz: Perspektiven für die Vernetzung von Bildung und Versorgung
Authors: Schirlo Christian , Steurer Johann 
Published: March 2018

Zusammenfassung
Aktuell wird mit dem „Sonderprogramm Humanmedizin“ eine weitere Erhöhung der humanmedizinischen Ausbildungskapazität in der Schweiz umgesetzt. Das Programm formuliert zudem als qualitative Desiderata die Stärkung der medizinischen Grundversorgung und der Interprofessionalität. Der vorliegende Beitrag nimmt die Differenzierung der medizinischen Ausbildung und deren Perspektiven für das Kontinuum von Aus-, Weiter- und Fortbildung und die Vernetzung von Bildung und Versorgung in den Blick.
Interprofessionelle Fortbildungsangebote für eine bessere kultursensible Gesundheitsversorgung
Authors: Schmenger Kerstin , Cichon Irina , Klapper Bernadette 
Published: March 2018

Zusammenfassung
Die Gesundheitsversorgung von Migranten erfordert von den beteiligten Gesundheitsberufen neben fachlichem Wissen auch Kultursensibilität. Diese wird in der Ausbildung und im beruflichen Alltag nicht systematisch vermittelt. Das Programm „Operation Team – Interprofessionelle Fortbildungen“ der Robert Bosch Stiftung bietet eine Möglichkeit, kultursensible Lerneinheiten in multiprofessionellen Lern- und Weiterbildungssettings zu etablieren. Viele Institutionen nutzen das Angebot aktiv.
‚Blanko-Verordnung‛ und ‚Direktzugang‛ – zwei Wege zu mehr Entscheidungsautonomie für die therapeutischen Gesundheitsfachberufe
Authors: Räbiger Jutta , Schmidt Wiebke 
Published: March 2018

Zusammenfassung
Das bestehende System der engen gesetzlichen Regelung (Heilmittel-Richtlinie) und die damit verbundene Abhängigkeit von detaillierten ärztlichen Verordnungen haben auf Seiten der Therapeuten, insb. der Physiotherapeuten, zu der Forderung nach mehr Therapiefreiheit geführt. Derzeit sind zwei Systeme in der Diskussion, die den Heilmittelerbringern mehr Freiheit bei der Wahl von Art, Menge und Dauer der Behandlung bieten könn(t)en: Die ‚Blanko-Verordnung‛ und der ‚Direktzugang‛, beide Versorgungsformen werden im Folgenden vergleichend betrachtet.
Physical activity and quality of life according to students of the University of the Third Age
Authors: Skwiot Marlena , Juśkiewicz-Swaczyna Barbara 
Published: March 2018

Abstract
Introduction: Along with the rising life expectancy, there occurs an increased interest in geriatric care and in assessment of life quality in elderly persons. This study sought to examine the effects of physical activity on the quality of life in students of the University of the Third Age (UTA). Another purpose was to determine correlations between physical activity at a young age and the level of health state and physical activity at the time of the research as well as assessing the effects of socio-demographic factors on the quality of life in elderly individuals. Material and methods: The study included 138 UTA students (113 females and 25 males) aged 50 and above from Warminsko-mazurskie region. The questionnaire consisting of two parts was applied as a research tool. The first part included the authors’ own questionnaire with general questions as well as questions regarding physical activity levels at a young age and at the time of the research. The second part was made up of the standardised WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire (shorter version of WHOQOL) which was used to assess the subjects’ quality of life. Results: No significant differences between physical activity levels at a young age and at the time of the research were noted (p < 0.05). Self-evaluation of both life quality and heath state was significantly higher in individuals engaged in vigorous and moderate physical activity (p < 0.05) than in the other group. Conclusions: Physical activity of UTA students determines their quality of life and health state. Socio-demographic factors such as sex, age and a place of living influence the scores regarding the quality of life in WHOQOL-BREF domains.
Die Rolle von Abschreckung im neuen strategischen Umfeld Europas
Authors: de Wijk Rob 
Published: March 2018

Kurzfassung:Die neue russische Militärdoktrin von 2010, das immer selbstbewusstere Auftreten Russlands und schließlich die Annexion der Krim haben dazu geführt, dass in Europa wieder über Konzepte der Abschreckung von Aggressionen diskutiert wird. In diesem Beitrag wird aufgezeigt, dass den aktuellen sicherheitspolitischen Herausforderungen allein unter Rückgriff auf alte Abschreckungskonzepte aus der Zeit des Kalten Krieges nicht begegnet werden kann. Die Bedrohungen erfordern eine neu formulierte Abschreckung, mit der nicht nur der Bestand der baltischen Staaten oder die Unversehrtheit der transatlantischen Datenübertragung gesichert werden kann. Europa muss sich auch der russischen Absichten, über Falschinformationen Chaos zu stiften, erwehren sowie sich der Frage stellen, wie die eigene Energiesicherheit zu schützen ist. Festzustellen ist, dass NATO und EU die Sicherheit des Westens nur gemeinsam gewährleisten können.
Meta-analysis of the relationship between MnSOD polymorphism and cancer in the Turkish and Cypriot population
Authors: Balci Tugce , Gunduz Cumhur 
Published: March 2018

Abstract

Objectives
The association between manganese superoxide dismutase (MnSOD) p.Val16Ala polymorphism and cancer has been shown in various studies. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between MnSOD polymorphism (V/V, V/A, A/A) and cancer in the Turkish and Cypriot population through meta-analysis.

Material and methods
The present study included meta-analysis of 14 publications covering 2413 cancer patients and 2907 healthy control groups from 2005 to 2016. Pooled odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated using the random effect model of DerSimonian and Laird for each study. Publication bias was checked with funnel plot by Begg’s and Egger’s test statistics.

Results
Meta-analysis of MnSOD polymorphism was performed in the additive model (AV vs. VV; OR=1.133, 95% CI: 1.002–1.282), allele contrast (A vs. V; OR=1.016, 95% CI: 0.930–1.278), homozygote model (AA vs. VV; OR=0.983, 95% CI: 0.839–1.153), dominant model (AA+AV vs. VV; OR=1.090, 95% CI: 0.971–1.223) and recessive model (AA vs. AV+VV; OR=0.924, 95% CI: 0.803–1.064). The A/V genotype polymorphism was found be significant for cancer.

Conclusion
The frequency of the A/V heterozygote genotype of the MnSOD polymorphisms is found to be higher in the Cypriot and Turkish populations than any other genotype.
Foliar application effects of salicylic acid and jasmonic acid on the essential oil composition of Salvia officinalis
Authors: Yadegari Mehrab 
Published: March 2018

Abstract

Aim
In this research, the effects of two elicitors [jasmonic acid (JA) and salicylic acid (SA)] on the accumulation of essential oils in the seed cultures of Sage (Salvia officinalis L.) were studied.

Materials and methods
This research was conducted at the research field of Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord branch located at 50°56/E longitude, 32°18/N latitude during 2015 and 2016. The study area was classified as semi cold with an average temperature of 11.5°C and semi-arid with 329.9 mm of average rainfall. Seeds of sage were planted under field conditions. The following treatments were applied after the plants had four leaves: water, acetone, JA (0.1051, 0.2102, 0.4204, 0.8408 g/L), SA (0.0138, 0.138, 0.276, 0.552 g/L) and control.

Results
Twenty-seven essential oils were obtained and the most notable were: α-pinene, limonene, β-pinene, camphor, thymol, camphene, thujone-trans, thujone-cis, 1,8-cineole, borneol, borneol acetate, carvacrol, α-humulene, caryophyllene. JA was more effective in stimulating the accumulation of α-pinene, limonene, β-pinene, camphor, thymol, camphene, thujone-trans, thujone-cis, 1,8-cineole, borneol, borneol acetate, carvacrol, α-humulene and caryophyllene.

Conclusion
JA and SA had increasing effects on essential oils. The best treatments were found to be JA 0.1051 g/L, JA 0.2102 g/L and SA 0.138 g/L.
Assessment of vitamin D deficiency level by the physiological response of parathyroid hormone in Turkish adults
Authors: Vurgun Eren , Evliyaoğlu Osman , Vardar Müberra 
Published: March 2018

Abstract

Objective
We aimed to contribute to the literature by determining deflection point of parathyroid hormone (PTH) level compared to 25-hydroxy vitamin D3 (25(OH)D3) level for determining the cut-off value of vitamin D deficiency level in Turkish adults.

Methods
The levels of 25(OH)D3 and intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) which were requested simultaneously in 1 year of 1684 adults were evaluated retrospectively. 25(OH)D3 levels were first classified as 80–50, 50–30, 30–25, 25–20, 20–15, 15–10, 10–5, 5–0 ng/mL and iPTH levels among those groups were compared.

Results
First significant difference in iPTH levels was determined between 25(OH)D3 groups of 80–50 and 50–30 ng/mL (p=0.007). Second and third significant differences were determined between 25(OH)D3 groups of 15–10 and 10–5 ng/mL and between 10–5 and 5–0 ng/mL, respectively (p=0.006 and p=0.035, respectively). There were no differences in iPTH levels among seasons (p=0.11).

Conclusion
In the light of these findings; we can state that iPTH levels are suppressed when 25(OH)D3 over 50 ng/mL, remains stable when 25(OH)D3 levels in between 50–10 ng/mL and gives the first increase response when 25(OH)D3 falls below 10 ng/mL. We believe that cut-off value for vitamin D deficiency in Turkish adults at all seasons depending on PTH response should be used as 10 ng/mL.
Serum amylase or serum lipase, a comparison in acute pancreatitis
Authors: Bhat Ghulam Hassan , Kalal Bhuvanesh Sukhlal , Prasad Ganesh 
Published: March 2018

Abstract

Background
More and more samples are received by the laboratories each day for the simultaneous measurement of serum amylase and lipase in the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis.

Objectives
This study is an effort to find which of the two analytes, serum amylase or lipase, is a better marker.

Methods
This is a retrospective study from a tertiary care hospital in which radiologically diagnosed patients of acute pancreatitis, in whom blood samples for the estimation of serum amylase and lipase were collected within 12–72 h after the onset of abdominal pain were taken up for the study. All the relevant data and imaging details were collected.

Results
We analyzed 100 such cases and in our study we found that 74 out of 100 patients had raised serum amylase and 93 out of 100 had raised serum lipase levels.

Conclusion
In rural health care centers, in smaller hospitals, or in set ups where resources are limited and in situations where patients cannot afford, serum lipase will be a better choice over serum amylase in the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis.
Hydrothermal synthesis and crystal structure of a bisupporting Keggin-polyoxometalate hybrid compound decorated with a copper(II) complex unit
Authors: Shi Shu Kui , Guo Zhan , Feng Rui , Jin Lin Yu , Bai Yan , Dang Dong Bin 
Published: March 2018

AbstractA bisupporting Keggin-type polyoxometalate compound, {[CuII(phen)2]2[(HBW12O40)]}[CuIICl2(phen)]2· 2H2O (phen=1,10-phenathroline) (1), has been synthesized through the hydrothermal method and characterized by IR spectroscopy, elemental analysis, UV/Vis/NIR spectroscopy, and powder and single crystal X-ray diffraction. The bisupporting Keggin-polyoxometalate consists of one Keggin-type [HBW12O40]4−core and two covalently linked copper(II) complex fragments [Cu(phen)2]2+. In the crystal structure π···π interactions, C–H···Cl, O–H···Cl, O–H···O and C–H···O hydrogen bonds lead to a three-dimensional supramolecular structure.
Colloidal Photoluminescent Refractive Index Nanosensor Using Plasmonic Effects
Authors: Guzatov Dmitry V. , Gaponenko Sergey V. , Demir Hilmi V. 
Published: March 2018

Abstract
Fluorescence enhancement by metal nanostructures which is sensitive to refractive index n of an ambient medium is suggested as an operation principle of a novel refractive index sensor for liquids. Calculations are made for spherical and spheroidal Ag particles, and potential feasibility of sensitivity of the order of Δn=10−4 is demonstrated. Sensors of this type can be made fully colloidal with metal bodies deposited on a substrate or comprising a metal layer covering colloidal assembly of dielectric particles to serve as a test strip as well as placed on a fiber tip end to get local probing of refractive index in the tip-enhanced refractometry mode. Colloidal core-shell semiconductor nanocrystals may become the best candidates for this type of sensors whereas molecular probes may be affected by chemical properties of tested liquids.
Gustav Gröber und die Anfänge der «Zeitschrift für romanische Philologie»
Authors: Hausmann Frank-Rutger 
Published: March 2018

AbstractGustav Gröber (1844–1911), Professor of Romance Philology at the Universities of Zurich, Breslau (Wrocław) and Strasbourg, went down in the annals of his discipline for the founding of the «Zeitschrift für romanische Philologie» (1877), which exists still today. Gröber’s merits have been appreciated by the writers of his obituaries, but as he has destroyed his personal papers prior to his death, we know little about his professional environment. The present article evaluates more than six-hundred letters which Gröber wrote to certain peers and traces back the period of time the «Zeitschrift» needed to consolidate and gain international reputation.
Los clíticos de segunda persona de plural en las lenguas romances de la Península Ibérica
Authors: Lara Bermejo Víctor 
Published: March 2018

AbstractThe Romance languages of the Iberian Peninsula possess a second person plural subject pronoun that induces verb and pronoun agreement in 2pl. While standard Catalan chooses us/vos as unstressed pronouns, Portuguese selects vos and Spanish, os. Nevertheless, the data taken from linguistic atlases of the 20th century point out the great quantity of 2pl allomorphs in unstressed pronouns: tos, sos, sus, los and se. In this article, I aim to account for the linguistic geography of 2pl allomorphs and their possible linguistic factors.