bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Prediction of Seismic Performance Levels of Corroded Reinforced Concrete Columns as a Function of Crack Width
Authors: Yalciner Hakan , Kumbasaroglu Atila , Karimi Aqludin 
Published: June 2019

Abstract
An experimental study was conducted for the prediction of the seismic performance levels of corroded reinforced concrete (RC) columns as a function of the initial corrosion crack widths. A full-scale accelerated-corrosion pool was used to corrode 25 full-scale RC columns. The initial crack widths at different levels of corrosion were measured for three different concrete strength levels: 9, 27, and 37 MPa. The seismic performance levels of corroded RC columns under combined cyclic lateral-displacement excursions at two different axial-load ratios (0.20 and 0.40) were measured. The corrosion levels obtained for the initially measured corrosion crack widths were used for establishing a correlation with the lateral-displacement capacities of the RC columns according to an energy-based method. Three empirical models were developed. The first was for predicting the cross-sectional area reduction of reinforcement bars according to the initial corrosion crack widths. The second model was for predicting the percentage of energy capacity of RC columns as a function of the drift ratio and corrosion levels. The third model was for predicting the seismic performance levels of RC columns as a function of the initial corrosion crack widths and was used for an in situ structural assessment. The experimental test results showed that above a 2% drift ratio, all uncorroded RC columns (regardless of the concrete strength levels) exhibited a sudden reduction in energy capacity, and their total energy capacity was consumed. In the case of corrosion, the energy capacity of concrete with high strength levels was prematurely exhausted above a 1.4% drift ratio because of the effects of the corrosion products under the high strength levels of the concrete.
The DomesticBCO2Allele Buffers Low-Carotenoid Diets in Chickens: Possible Fitness Increase Through Species Hybridization
Authors: Fallahshahroudi Amir , Sorato Enrico , Altimiras Jordi , Jensen Per 
Published: June 2019

AbstractDomestic animals are adapted to conditions vastly different from those of their wild ancestors, and this is particularly true for their diets. The most numerous of all domestic species, the chicken, originated from the Red Junglefowl (RJF), a native of subtropical forests in Southeast Asia. Surprisingly however, in domestic chicken breeds, a common haplotype of the β-carotene oxygenase 2 (BCO2) gene, which is involved in carotenoid metabolism, is introgressed from a related species, the Gray Junglefowl, and has been under strong selective pressure during domestication. This suggests that a hybridization event may have conferred a fitness advantage on chickens carrying the derived allele. To investigate the possible biological function of the introgressed BCO2 allele in chicken, we introgressed the ancestral BCO2 allele into domestic White Leghorn chickens. We measured gene expression as well as carotenoid accumulation in skin and eggs of chickens carrying either the ancestral or the derived BCO2 allele. The derived haplotype was associated with down-regulation of BCO2 in skin, muscle, and adipose tissue, but not in liver or duodenum, indicating that carotenoid accumulation occurred in the tissues with reduced gene expression. Most importantly, we found that hens with the derived BCO2 genotype were capable of allocating stored carotenoids to their eggs, suggesting a functional benefit through buffering any shortage in the diet during egg production. Nevertheless, it is of interest that loss of function mutations in BCO2 gene are prevalent in other domesticates including cows, rabbits, and sheep, and, given the importance of carotenoids in development, reproduction, and immunity, it is possible that derived BCO2 alleles may provide a general mechanism in multiple domestic species to deal with higher demand for carotenoids in an environment with carotenoid shortage in the diet.
Drawing Gender Equality: A Participatory Action Research Project with Educators in Northern Uganda
Authors: Jones Shelley 
Published: June 2019

This paper reports upon an arts-based participatory action research project conducted with a cohort of 30 teachers in rural Northwest Uganda during a one-week professional development course. Multimodality (Kress & Jewitt, 2003; Kress & van Leeuwen, 2001) was employed as a “domain of inquiry” (Kress, 2011) for social semiotics (meaning-making within a social context) within which the participants both represented gender inequality as well as imagined gender equality. Multimodality recognizes the vast communicative potential of the human body and values multiple materials resources (such as images, sounds, and gestures) as “organized sets of semiotic resources for meaningmaking” (Jewitt, 2008, p. 246). Providing individuals with communicative modes other than just spoken and written language offers opportunities to include voices that are often not heard in formal contexts dominated by particular kinds of language, as well as opportunities to consider topics of inquiry from different perspectives and imagine alternative futures (Kendrick & Jones, 2008). Findings from this study show how a multimodal approach to communication, using drawing in addition to spoken and written language, established a democratic space of communication. The sharing and building of knowledge between the participants (educators in local contexts) and facilitator (university instructor/researcher) reflected a foundational tenet of engaged scholarship which requires “…not only communication to public audiences, but also collaboration with communities in the production of knowledge” (Barker, 2004, p. 126).
Woolly Stories: An Art-Based Narrative Approach to Place Attachment
Authors: Stiwich Kendra D. , McCunn Lindsay, J. , Dayal Chantey 
Published: June 2019

When people join an institution, no assurance of positive social connection exists. The mechanisms of psychological attachment to institutions are not well understood. However, place attachment is a predictor of individual well-being and, when correlated with life satisfaction and neighborhood ties, can enhance civic engagement and social trust. Research suggests that narratives can be a symbolic mechanism of place attachment. Thus, to increase place attachment in the parent population at a small elementary school, various art-based narrative activities were carried out as part of the OurSchoolOurStories project. Creating a storied blanket was one activity. Seven women needle-felted nine squares with the theme of representing some aspect of what the school meant to them. In a circle, they shared many stories including where they came from, how they came to be at the school, and their experiences at the school. Through these artistic narratives, participants were able to share much about their place identities, which allowed for social connection, and a sense of integration within the group.
CORRECTION: A type 2 diabetes mellitus patient was successfully treated by autologous bone marrow-derived stem cell transplantation: A case report
Authors: Le Phuong Thi-Bich , Doan Nguyen Phu-Van , Tien Phan Van , Hoang Dang Ngo Chau , Phan Ngoc Kim , Pham Phuc Van 
Published: June 2019

In the previous publication with title ”A type 2 diabetes mellitus patient was successfully treated by autologous bone marrow-derived stem cell transplantation: A case report”1, page 2968, in the Table 1, the unit for fasting blood glucose and blood glucose 2 hours after meals is mg/dL; however, the corrected unit for fasting blood glucose and blood glucose 2 hours after meal is mmol/L.
Comparison of the efficacy of using paclitaxel-eluting balloon and plain balloon angioplasty for arteriovenous fistula in hemodialysis patients
Authors: Rai Alireza , Sobhiyeh Mohammadreza 
Published: June 2019

Introduction: Arteriovanous (AV) access failure is one of the main problems in patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD), who receive hemodialysis. Balloon angioplasty is a favorable method for managing vascular access failure. The purpose of this study was to compare the six-month efficacy of paclitaxel-eluting balloon and plain balloon angioplasty in failed AV access cases among hemodialysis patients.
Methods: In this quasi-experimental study (http://en.irct.ir/trial/35333), 50 hemodialysis patients with failure of AV access (stenosis > 50%), who were candidates for angioplasty, were included. They were divided to receive either paclitaxel-eluting balloon (25 patients) or plain balloon (25 patients) angioplasty. Patients were followed up for six months with color Doppler ultrasonography and clinical examination for the hemodynamic success rate of angioplasty.
Results: After six months, 19 patients (76%) in paclitaxel-eluting balloon angioplasty group achieved hemodynamic success, which was significantly higher than plain balloon angioplasty group (13 patients, 52%) (P = 0.012). Age, gender, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and location of AVF (snuff box, forearm, and antecubital fossa) did not associate with hemodynamic success rate in any group.
Conclusion: The use of angioplasty with paclitaxel-eluting balloon was superior to plain balloon angioplasty for failed AV access cases in hemodialysis patients. It is recommended to use paclitaxeleluting balloon angioplasty in patients with failure of AV access and requirement for balloon angioplasty.
Krónikus légzőszervi betegek tápláltsági állapotának vizsgálata – klinikai megfigyelések
Authors: Fekete Mónika , Pongor Vince , Fehér Ágnes , Veresné Bálint Márta , Varga János Tamás , Horváth Ildikó 
Published: June 2019

Abstract: Introduction: The increased metabolism of nutrients and the low energy intake may lead to malnutrition among chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. Aim: The goal of our study was to examine the nutritional status of our population aged over 40, and its relationship with the severity of the disease. Method: We conducted a retrospective study at the National Korányi Institute of Pulmonology in 2017. Pulmonary function and anthropometric data were obtained from the electronic health record system. Inclusion criteria were age over 40 and the diagnosis of COPD. Severity of disease was assessed by forced expiration volume and categorized according to GOLD stages. We used SPSS Statistics V22.0 for data analysis. Results: The mean age of participants was 66; 49.3% were men, 50.7% were women. Average BMI was 27.14 kg/m², with values comprising cachexia and severe obesity. According to the FEV1%pred results of the 3236 patients, 30% fell in the GOLD I, 40% in the GOLD II, 23% in the GOLD III, and 7% in the GOLD IV categories. Pearson coefficient found positive correlation between FEV1 and nutritional status (H = 0.2297, r = 0.1401), specifically between severity of cachexia and severity of disease. The analysis of variance showed significant correlation between severity of disease and nutritional status; patients with higher BMI had better pulmonary function. Conclusion: Malnutrition had an adverse effect on pulmonary functions and performance of respiratory muscles, whereas higher BMI had a positive effect on FEV1. Our results suggest that BMI could be used as a lung function prognostic indicator for COPD patients. Orv Hetil. 2019; 160(23): 908–913.
Az onkológiában alkalmazott immuncheckpointgátló terápiák autoimmun mellékhatásai: patogenezis, klinikum és terápia
Authors: Szekanecz Éva , Szekanecz Zoltán 
Published: June 2019

Abstract: Oncotherapy has been revolutionised by the introduction of immune-checkpoint inhibitors including CTLA4, PD1 and PDL1 inhibitors. Patients with malignant diseases may largely benefit from these therapies, which may result in long-term remission even in the most therapy-resistant tumour types. Differences in the mode of action of the various agents may result in varying side-effect profiles. In addition to organ-specific side-effects, overt autoimmune syndromes may also develop. Our current view of oncotherapy has changed as these mostly immune-mediated side-effects highly differ from those observed previously during the administration of traditional anti-tumour compounds. These side-effects should be carefully characterized and differentiated from infections or the progression of the underlying malignancy. Fortunately, several recent recommendations have become available on the management of immune-mediated adverse events due to checkpoint-inhibitor therapy. Orv Hetil. 2019; 160(23): 887–895.
A DADA drogprevenciós program hatékonyságvizsgálata hetedik évfolyamos általános iskolai tanulók körében
Authors: Danku Nóra , Fekete Rita , Fekete Sándor , Boncz Imre 
Published: June 2019

Abstract: Introduction: Drug-taking habit is not infrequent in the young population. There is a need of proven effective drug prevention programs. Aim: The aim of our study was to analyze the efficiency of the Hungarian Police’s DADA school-drug prevention program. Method: The research program was carried out by a standard questionnaire at Apáczai Csere János Primary School in Pécs and Kodolányi János Primary School in Pécsvárad. Results: After analyzing the participating students’ answers, the results showed that the rate of those, who “know everything” about drugs, increased from 27% to 37.3%, and of those, who did “not know anything”, decreased from 5.6% to 1.6% (p<0.001). Regarding self-efficiency, the DADA program did not show any significant change (p = 0.364). However, less than 60% of the students agreed the statements: “I have learned a lot from the trainings” and “I received answers to several questions that I had been interested in earlier.” Conclusion: We can conclude that the DADA program was successful. Regarding the chosen reactions and opinions about the program, we have to consider the sociocultural background of the participants. Orv Hetil. 2019; 160(23): 914–920.
Risk of Osteoporosis and Fractures in Patients with Thyroid Cancer: A Case-Control Study in U.S. Veterans
Authors: Papaleontiou Maria , Banerjee Mousumi , Reyes-Gastelum David , Hawley Sarah T. , Haymart Megan R. 
Published: June 2019

Abstract

Background
Data on osteoporosis and fractures in patients with thyroid cancer, especially men, are conflicting. Our objective was to determine osteoporosis and fracture risk in U.S. veterans with thyroid cancer.

Materials and Methods
This is a case-control study using the Veterans Health Administration Corporate Data Warehouse (2004–2013). Patients with thyroid cancer (n = 10,370) and controls (n = 10,370) were matched by age, sex, weight, and steroid use. Generalized linear mixed-effects regression model was used to compare the two groups in terms of osteoporosis and fracture risk. Next, subgroup analysis of the patients with thyroid cancer using longitudinal thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) was performed to determine its effect on risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Other covariates included patient age, sex, median household income, comorbidities, and steroid and androgen use.

Results
Compared with controls, osteoporosis, but not fractures, was more frequent in patients with thyroid cancer (7.3% vs. 5.3%; odds ratio [OR], 1.33; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.18–1.49) when controlling for median household income, Charlson/Deyo comorbidity score, and androgen use. Subgroup analysis of patients with thyroid cancer demonstrated that lower TSH (OR, 0.93; 95% CI, 0.90–0.97), female sex (OR, 4.24; 95% CI, 3.53–5.10), older age (e.g., ≥85 years: OR, 17.18; 95% CI, 11.12–26.54 compared with &lt;50 years), and androgen use (OR, 1.63; 95% CI, 1.18–2.23) were associated with osteoporosis. Serum TSH was not associated with fractures (OR, 1.01; 95% CI, 0.96–1.07).

Conclusion
Osteoporosis, but not fractures, was more common in U.S. veterans with thyroid cancer than controls. Multiple factors may be contributory, with low TSH playing a small role.

Implications for Practice
Data on osteoporosis and fragility fractures in patients with thyroid cancer, especially in men, are limited and conflicting. Because of excellent survival rates, the number of thyroid cancer survivors is growing and more individuals may experience long-term effects from the cancer itself and its treatments, such as osteoporosis and fractures. The present study offers unique insight on the risk for osteoporosis and fractures in a largely male thyroid cancer cohort. Physicians who participate in the long-term care of patients with thyroid cancer should take into consideration a variety of factors in addition to TSH level when considering risk for osteoporosis.
Leucaena cultivars – current releases and future opportunities
Authors: Dalzell Scott A. 
Published: June 2019

Plenary paper presented at the International Leucaena Conference, 1‒3 November 2018, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.The Leucaena genus is made up of 24 different species (19 diploid and 5 tetraploid species). However, early use of the Leucaena genus in commercial agricultural systems was based entirely upon a very narrow germplasm base. A single genotype of Leucaena leucocephala ssp. leucocephala (‘common’ leucaena) was spread pantropically from its center of origin in Mexico over 400 years ago. Genetic improvement of Leucaena leucocephala began in the 1950s, when vigorous ‘giant’ leucaena (L. leucocephala ssp. glabrata) was identified in Australia and Hawaii. Cultivars such as Hawaiian Giant K8, Peru and El Salvador were selected and promoted for grazing in Australia and multipurpose agroforestry uses throughout the tropics. Plant breeding for improved forage production resulted in the release of cv. Cunningham in 1976 in Australia. These cultivars of ‘giant’ Leucaena leucocephala displayed broad environmental adaptability, with the exception of poor tolerance of cold temperatures (and frost) and acid soils. The outbreak of the psyllid insect pest (Heteropsylla cubana) from Cuba during the 1980s devastated both ‘common’ and ‘giant’ leucaena all around the world. This challenge resulted in renewed interest in lesser-known Leucaena spp. that exhibited tolerance to the pest and in interspecific hybridization as a means of developing new cultivars. Some ‘giant’ leucaena lines exhibited excellent agronomic traits and a degree of tolerance to the psyllid pest and this resulted in the release of new cultivars in Australia (cvv. Tarramba and Wondergraze) and Hawaii (cv. LxL). Since the 1990s, plant breeding programs have sought to develop cultivars with greater psyllid tolerance using interspecific hybridization. This has resulted in the release of cv. ‘KX2-Hawaii’ for timber and forage production, and a backcrossed forage cultivar cv. Redlands (Australia). Both cultivars are based upon interspecific hybridization between L. pallida and L. leucocephala ssp. glabrata. Cold-temperature and acid-soil tolerance have been pursued in South American breeding programs based upon L. diversifolia, without commercial success. The development of sterile Leucaena spp. cultivars is currently underway to nullify the environmental weed potential of all current commercial cultivars. Tolerance to cold temperatures (L. diversifolia, L. pallida, L. pulverulenta and L. trichandra), frost (L. greggii and L. retusa) and psyllids (L. collinsii) exists within the Leucaena genus and may be exploited in future hybridization programs. New genetic analyses and molecular plant breeding techniques have the potential to facilitate further gene transfer between Leucaena spp. for the development of the next generation of multipurpose cultivars.
Конституційне право громадян на скаргу як форма прояву народовладдя
Authors: Borodin Ivan , Vodolaskova Kateryna 
Published: June 2019

У статті в процесі обґрунтування конституційного права громадян на скаргу як форми прояву народовладдя; вказані на такі його основополагаючі складові як правовий та соціальний зміст; а також його функції – правоохоронну; соціального контролю; можливість висловити власну думку по тому чи іншому питанні. Мета та завдання статті: Ст.3 Конституції України стверджує; що людина; її життя і здоров’я; честь і гідність; недоторканність і безпека визнаються в Україні найвищою соціальною цінністю. Права і свободи людини визначають зміст і спрямування діяльності держави.. Це означає; що особистість людини є цінністю не тільки для себе; але і для всього суспільства. Надані Конституцією права та свободи людини і громадянина є проявом народовладдя в Україні. Метою даної статті є спроба вказати на основоположні напрямки вирішення проблем конституційного права на скаргу як форми прояву такого народовладдя. Методи: порівняльно-правовий; соціологічний; історичний; логічний; діалектичний. Результати: проведений аналіз показує; що діюче законодавство; встановлюючи право громадян на скаргу; передбачає різні правові режими його забезпечення; знання і розуміння яких дасть можливість на практиці реалізувати дане конституційне право. Обговорення: в даній статті автори пропонують до обговорення основних положень щодо проблем загальної і спеціальної скарги та критеріїв їх розмежування.
Відповідальність за космічну шкоду в контексті прав людини
Authors: Semchuk Natalia 
Published: June 2019

Мета дослідження: Виявити напрямки оптимізації правового регулювання відповідальності за космічну шкоду на основі комплексного аналізу міжнародних актів та законодавства зарубіжних країн. Методи дослідження: Для досягнення мети дослідження були використані загально- та конкретно-наукові (спеціальні). Серед останніх особливу увагу приділено використанню системного підходу та компаративного методу. Результати: На даний момент в українському законодавстві та юридичній науці відсутні дослідження, спрямовані на комплексне вивчення питань космічного права в контексті прав людини. Тобто проблема взаємозв’язку між космічним правом та правами людини в українському контексті ще недостатньо досліджена. Проте для України, яка є "запускаючою державою" в розумінні міжнародного права, це питання актуальне. Дослідження є однією з перших спроб вивчення питань космічного права в контексті прав людини, особливо екологічних. Тому в статті основну увагу приділено міжнародно-правовим аспектам відповідальності за шкоду екологічним правам людини, яку можуть нанести космічні об’єкти. Обговорення: Aвтори пропонують шляхи оптимізації правового регулювання відповідальності за шкоду екологічним правам людини, яку можуть нанести космічні об’єкти та наголошують на особливостях відповідальності «запускаючи країн» в контексті захисту екологічних прав людини.