bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Early storybook reading and childhood development: A cross-sectional study in Iran
Authors: Sajedi Firoozeh , Habibi Elham , Hatamizadeh Nikta , Shahshahanipour Soheila , Malek Afzali Hosein 
Published: March 2018

Background: Development is a process that continues from childhood to death, and most developmental changes occur during childhood. UNICEF introduced early storybook-reading (ESR) and storytelling as part of child care indicators. The aim of this study was to investigate the status of book-reading to children and its relationship with early childhood development in Iran. Methods: This is a descriptive-analytic study conducted in Tehran April-May 2017. In total, 272 mothers of children aged 3-30 months, who were referred to health centers, were selected using a convenience sampling method. Exclusion criteria was scoring below the cutoff point of any developmental domains of the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ). ESR was assessed by checklist and child development was assessed by the ASQ. Data were analyzed using SPSS. Results: The mean number of children’s books owned was 10.23±8.642, and 84.75% had at least 3 books. The average book reading, storytelling and singing duration for children was 10±9.65, 11.48±11.756, and 23.88 ±17.880 min per day, respectively. Average book reading, storytelling, and singing duration was significantly greater in children 18-30 months than <17 months. There was a significant relationship between the number of books and a child's age, mother's age, family income, income satisfaction, father's employment, and parents’ education. The score of communication domain in the ASQ questionnaire was significantly related to the number of books, duration of reading and storytelling, while problem-solving had a significant relationship only with the number of books (p˂0.05). Based on linear regression, child's age, income, and mother's and father's educational level were models for predicting the number of children's books (p=0.0001 for all). Conclusions: ESR was associated with some developmental domains of communication and problem-solving in the present study. Therefore, creation of ESR culture in Iranian families as an integral part of the life of children is necessary from birth.
Assessment of the understanding of informed consent including participants’ experiences, and generation of a supplemental consent decision aid for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) research
Authors: Atal Shubham , Dunne Fidelma 
Published: March 2018

Background: Informed consent is a basic ethical requirement of clinical research, yet deficiencies have been documented in the comprehension of its components among trial participants. Pregnancy research is sparsely conducted. Assessment of understanding of the informed consent among pregnant women suffering from Gestational Diabetes Mellitus enrolled in a randomized controlled trial, and their experiences was planned. Methodology: A prospective observational cohort study was conducted among participants of EMERGE clinical trial at the University Hospital, Galway. Willing participants allowed observation of their consent encounters. They completed the standard QuIC questionnaire at follow up visits for assessment of objective and subjective understanding of informed consent, and reasons to participate and level of satisfaction. Data was entered and analysed using Microsoft Office Excel and Minitab version 18. Results: The most commonly asked questions asked in the twenty consent encounters observed were focused upon the safety of the study drug for the developing foetuses and women. The general attitude of the women was positive towards participation. The mean objective understanding score was 72.43 ± 7 and the subjective understanding score was 91.67 ± 8.68 (out of 100). Critical components of consent like voluntarism, randomisation, withdrawal, and benefit to others were well understood. The domains related to nonstandard nature of treatment, additional risks/discomforts and compensation were poorly understood. The women cited the desire to provide benefit to future patients as the most common reason to participate, and most were satisfied with the consent process. Conclusion: Comprehension of informed consent is good in most aspects, but the grasp of certain concepts is poor among the pregnant women. Efforts are needed to improve informed consent through engagement of investigators, research nurses and possibly, the use of a decision aid.
System ochrony przeciwpowodziowej w Polsce. Zadania organów administracji publicznej w fazach zapobiegania i reagowania na zagrożenia powodziowe
Authors: Mąka Karol 
Published: March 2018

Flood protection system in Poland. The tasks of public administration in responses to flood risk
The article examines the flood protection system in Poland as a part of the national security system. It singles out public offices which are responsible for flood protection and analysis their tasks and competences in emergency management phases. The paper characterises the flood response and preparedness phases. The author emphasizes the preparedness phase as the most significant part of the system.
Współpraca transgraniczna państw Grupy Wyszehradzkiej na rzecz zapewnienia bezpieczeństwa granic
Authors: Klepner Tomasz 
Published: March 2018

The Visegrad Group cross‑border cooperation to ensure border security
The aim of this article is to present a comprehensive analysis of the Visegrad cooperation in the field of borders security. The paper presents both legal and institutional environment in which the Visegrad partners pursue their policy of safety management at the borders. A short historical background is presented, followed by expended examples of V4 achievements. The key issue, however, is whether the cooperation provides opportunities to ensure security effectively in practice. The case of the Visegrad Group will help to understand this practical aspect.
Polityka wizerunkowa Haszymidzkiego Królestwa Jordanii ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem roli pierwszej damy
Authors: Andrys Katarzyna 
Published: March 2018

Impression Management Policy of the Jordanian Royal Family with special attention to the position of the first lady
Impression Management Policy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is the image creation of this country within and outside its borders. The main actors in this process are the King and the Queen. This image is diversely interpreted and every so often is on the verge of suppressing the reality. In Jordan, the mission of the King in creating a plausible image of his country seems to be largely complicated. The monarch has to reconcile different groups of people, such as conservatives or refugees with economical dependency to the USA, Israel or Saudi Arabia and Iraq. The Hashemite Monarchy is a particular case among the Middle Eastern countries, because the role of the Queen in public life is crucial. With the exception of the King, photographs of the royal family, or even the Queen alone, are often encountered. The present Jordanian Queen, Rania Al‑Abdullah, is one of the most recognized Middle Eastern women, mostly because of her skilful promotion in worldwide media. The Queen is chiefly promoting education, women and children’s rights and charity organizations. The image of the country created by the Queen is parallel to the King’s activity and also affects his image positively.
Between the screens: Screen-printing moving images
Authors: Overill Ralph 
Published: March 2018

Abstract
This article aims to set out key themes connecting screen-printing and the moving image with the hope of initiating a dialogue between the screens. I first reflect on how these connections were instigated in my creative practice before conducting a brief study of theoretical and critical responses to Andy Warhol’s silkscreen canvases and silent films, aiming to propose a relationship between these bodies of work. This reveals two pairs of paradoxical themes that carry across the two media: motion and stasis, and immediacy and distance. After considering where I locate my practice in relation to Warhol’s, I culminate my thoughts by presenting and reflecting on the results of a practical experiment in which I insert my screen-printed video frames back into their cinematic motor.
Gavin Turk’s many personas: Who What When Where How and Why is he?
Authors: Florish Jack 
Published: March 2018

Abstract
Gavin Turk uses many personas in his work, but who is the artist behind the art? To answer this question, this article takes a recent retrospective of Turk as a primary source. Through analysis of this work, and through comparison with artists such as Tracey Emin and Cindy Sherman, we see how Turk operates behind the persona and his effect on both the art world and the audience looking at his art.
Playing politics: The state of the arts in the post-museum context
Authors: Gath Kristian 
Published: March 2018

Abstract
During the last decade, the evolved agency of the artist and the efficacy of art interventions within the urban landscape have been significantly debated in response to the fields of cultural policy; artistic practice; and academic discourses – and how those within these fields acknowledge the evolving interactions between practitioners and their publics within the post-museum context. Through theoretical criticism of empirical case studies, this article foregrounds the participants within the transmission from art programming to public art in a manner that considers the processes contained within this transmission and their dissemination into production as the continuous loop of a public art intervention that is concerned with the ideals surrounding the post-museum.
ACEITABILIDADE E INTENÇÃO DE COMPRA DO QUEIJO DE COALHO DE CABRA TEMPERADO COM CACHAÇA
Authors: Silva Vanessa Bonfim da , Costa Marion Pereira da , Delfino Nelson De Carvalho 
Published: March 2018

O leite de cabra apresenta melhor digestibilidade e hipoalergenicidadequando comparado ao leite bovino. Nesta perspectiva, o leite caprino apresenta elevado potencial na elaboração de derivados lácteos, principalmente queijos, sendo considerado um excelente substituto ao leite bovino na alimentação humana. Um dos queijos mais produzidos a partir do leite de cabra é o queijo de coalho, cuja exploração de novos condimentos torna-se interessante a fim de valorizá-lo culturalmente e economicamente no mercado. Por esses motivos, o objetivo destetrabalho foi elaborar um novo queijo de coalho de cabra utilizando a cachaça como condimento, além de verificar a aceitação (aceitação global, sabor, aroma, aparência e textura) e intenção de compra deste novo produto em uma população potencialmente consumidora. Quanto a aceitação global, os valores médios variaram de 6,88 ± 1,53 a7,51 ± 1,18 com conceito médio “gostei moderadamente”. Estes resultados também se mostram promissores quando avaliada a aceitabilidade dos atributos sensoriais em valores absolutos e percentuais. A aparência e a textura foram os atributos que mais se destacaram positivamente, obtendo ambos o conceito “gostei muito”, comvalores médios de 7,51 ± 1,18 e 7,35 ± 1,35, respectivamente. As características sabor e aroma variaram entre os conceitos “gostei moderamente” e “gostei muito”, com notas variando de 6,88 ± 1,53 e 6,89 ± 1,63,respectivamente. Ademais, 76,3% dos julgadores afirmaram que comprariam o queijo de coalho caprino temperado com cachaça. Desta forma, o queijo elaborado obteve boa aceitabilidade e intenção de compra, indicando que a cachaça pode ser utilizada como condimentação de queijo de coalho caprino, aumentando a atratividade e visibilidade do produto.
Relationship Pattern of Pedagogic Competence with Moderating Structural Equation Modeling Score Factor (MSEM-SF)
Authors: Effendi Moch Bisyri , Samekto Agus , Julianti Emma 
Published: March 2018

The quality of education depends highly Â on the capacity of educational units in transforming the learners to gain added value, whether it is related to the aspects of thinking, taste, heart, and body. Among the components of education, teachers and lecturers are very important and strategic factors in an effort to improve the quality of education in every educational unit. The purpose of this research is to know the effect of professional competence, social competence on pedagogic competence with personality competence as moderation variable based on studentsâ€™ perception. The analytical method used is Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) to confirm the validity and reliability of the indicator of the latent variables and Moderating Structural Equation Modeling Score Factor (MSEM-SF) to determine the effect of moderation. The results show that personality competence moderates the relationship of the effect of professional competence on pedagogic competence but personality competence does not moderate relationship of the effect of social competence on pedagogic competence. This implies that, a good professional competence can accelerate the improvement of pedagogic competence quality supported by good personality competence.
Revitalisasi Pengelolaan Bank Sampah Di Palabuhanratu
Authors: Samadikun Budi Prasetyo , Handayani Dwi Siwi , Laksana Muhamad Permana 
Published: March 2018

Bank sampah di Kelurahan Palabuhanratu sudah berdiri sejak tahun 2010. Bank sampah ini adalah salah satu bank sampah diantara dua bank sampah lain, yang baru berdiri pada tahun 2016. Volume sampah pada tahun 2015 sebesar 134,89 m3 per hari, mencakup 89% wilayah Kelurahan Palabuhanratu ternyata masih belum optimal dalam pengolahannya, karena sampah yang direduksi masih sekitar 5% dari total timbulan sampah yang dikirim ke TPA Cimenteng yang berlokasi sekitar 70 km dari Kelurahan Palabuhanratu. Kinerja bank sampah eksisting masih kurang, karena satu bank sampah hanya mampu melayani satu RW dan belum dapat melayani satu kelurahan. Selain itu, pengolahan sampah organik untuk dijadikan kompos belum dilakukan secara serentak oleh seluruh masyarakat, karena pengetahuan masyarakat yang masih kurang. Tujuan penelitian adalah mengetahui kondisi eksisting pengelolaan sampah dan merumuskan upaya revitalisasi Bank Sampah eksisting sebagai pihak pendukung pengelolaan sampah di TPS Kelurahan Palabuhanratu. Metode penelitian menggunakan metode survei, dengan menggunakan kuesioner, wawancara mendalam, dan observasi. Teknik analisis menggunakan analisis kuantitatif dan analisis kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa masyarakat yang melakukan pemilahan sampah dari sumber hanya penduduk RT 01 RW 33. Selain itu jumlah TPS di Kelurahan Palabuhanratu masih terbatas, sehingga membutuhkan tambahan 5 unit TPS yang terintegrasi dengan bank sampah di kelurahan ini.Kata kunci: revitalisasi, bank sampah, PalabuhanratuThe waste bank in Palabuhanratu Village has been established since 2010. This waste bank is one of the waste bank among two other waste banks, newly established in 2016. The volume of waste in 2015 is 134,89 m3 per day, covering 89% of Palabuhanratu Village area is still not optimal in its processing, because the reduced waste is still about 5% of the total waste generation delivered to the Cimenteng Final Diposal Site (FDS), which located about 70 km from Palabuhanratu Village. The existing waste bank’s performance is still very poor, because one waste bank can only serve one RW and can not serve the entire village. In addition, the processing of organic waste to be compost has not been done simultaneously by the whole community, due to the lack of people's knowledge. The purpose of this research is to know the existing condition of waste management and to formulate the revitalization of existing waste bank. The research used survey research method by using questionaire, in depth interview, and observation. Analytical technique using quantitative and qualitative analysis. The findings shows that the residents of Palabuhanratu Village who often do waste sorting from the source only from the residents of RT 01 RW 33. In addition, the number of existing temporary disposal site (TDS) in Palabuhanratu Village is still lacking, so it requires addition up to 5 units that integrated with waste bank in this village.Keywords: revitalization; waste bank, Palabuhanratu
Kadison’s antilattice theorem for a synaptic algebra
Authors: Foulis David J. , Pulmannová Sylvia 
Published: March 2018

Abstract
We prove that if A is a synaptic algebra and the orthomodular lattice P of projections in A is complete, then A is a factor if and only if A is an antilattice.We also generalize several other results of R. Kadison pertaining to infima and suprema in operator algebras.
Subcutaneous adipose tissue biology in metabolic syndrome
Authors: Jialal Ishwarlal , Devaraj Sridevi 
Published: March 2018

Abstract
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a common global problem that comprises the cardio-metabolic cluster and predisposes to both diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Although the pathogenic mechanisms have not been elucidated, both increased inflammation and insulin resistance play a pivotal role. It appears that both monocyte/macrophages and adipose tissue (AT) conspire to accentuate both the pro-inflammatory state and increased insulin resistance. Whilst there are scant data on visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) biology, there are data on subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) dysregulation. There is a significant increase in macrophages and crown-like structures in the SAT of patients with MetS. With respect to adipokines, there is an increase in plasma leptin, plasminogen activator inhibitor-1, retinol-binding protein-4 (RBP-4), chemerin, serum amyloid-A, C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin-1, -6, -8, lipopolysaccharide, fetuin A (FetA) and a decrease in adiponectin and omentin-1. All of the abnormalities in plasma were also confirmed for SAT-secreted adipokines except for adiponectin and RBP-4 which derive largely from VAT. As many of these biomediators correlate with both insulin resistance and increased inflammation, we can posit that dysregulation of SAT is detrimental and contributes to both the pathogenesis of MetS and its sequalae. Furthermore, as future directions, much work is needed with respect to VAT/EAT biology, autophagy, sirtuins, the gut microbiome, browning of AT, to further elucidate this common syndrome and identify potential therapeutic targets to forestall its serious complications.
The origin and purpose of layers of subcutaneous adipose tissue in pigs and man
Authors: Hausman Gary J. 
Published: March 2018

Abstract
Adipose tissue exists in many locations or depots that differ from one another based on numerous and various characteristics. The unique “layered” anatomical feature of subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) in man and the pig is reviewed and discussed. The origin of fetal pig adipose tissue subcutaneous layers is reviewed before the onset of adipogenesis and after the overt adipogenesis. Furthermore, the distinguishing characteristics of developing outer SAT layer (OSQ) and middle SAT layer (MSQ) in pigs are reviewed. These characteristics include adipocyte hypertrophy, metabolism and genetic regulation. The MSQ layer is the major layer in the pig and expands to the greatest degree in obesity and growth. Abdominal SAT in man is composed of deep SAT (dSAT) and superficial SAT (sSAT) layers. Clearly, dSAT expands disproportionally more than sSAT with increasing obesity in Caucasian males which precipitates a number of human pathologies associated with increased adiposity. We reviewed the considerable evidence that demonstrates the distinction between sSAT and dSAT which includes higher levels of saturated fatty acids (FAs) and greater levels of lipolysis in dSAT. Furthermore, dSAT expresses more metabolic and inflammatory genes. Studies comparing visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and dSAT indicate that both depots are implicated in insulin resistance (IR) and other human pathologies. Epigenetic studies of MSQ and dSAT have begun to indicate a role for DNA methylation in gene regulation of these depots. Further studies of dSAT and MSQ are warranted as they are clearly a major manifestation of obesity.
China’s New Long March to Control Illicit Substance Use: From a Punitive Regime towards Harm Reduction
Authors: Zhang Sheldon X. , Chin Ko-lin 
Published: March 2018

Abstract
Illicit substance misuse has become a serious problem in contemporary China. The number of officially registered illicit substance misusers totals close to 3 million, having increased every year since the government’s first annual report on drug control in 1998. In recent years, synthetic drugs such as methamphetamine and ketamine, have become more popular than heroin which was previously dominant. However, illicit substance use continues to receive little  sympathy from the public, despite government’s efforts to move towards treatment and rehabilitation. For many years, compulsory detoxification centers and “education-through-labor” camps were the only treatment options. More humane approaches are emerging, including methadone maintenance, therapeutic communities, and faith-based halfway houses. Government response to drug trafficking remains draconian. Drug distribution and trafficking are among the dwindling number of criminal offenses that qualify for the death penalty. For future drug control policy, China appears willing to accelerate its experiment with decriminalizing substance abuse and applying a public health approach to the treatment of substance misusers. Evidence-based treatment programs through scientific research and rigorous evaluation should be the norm, and harm reduction needs to be seriously explored as an alternative to the harsh criminal justice regime. More importantly, reliable and multi-faceted forecast systems need to be established to monitor and estimate the size of substance misuser population and trends in illicit drug consumption. Finally, China should continue to expand its international collaboration and insulate its counter-narcotic programs from global politics.
Composites containing bamboo with different binders
Authors: Mukbaniani Omari , Brostow Witold , Hagg Lobland Haley E. , Aneli Jimsher , Tatrishvili Tamara , Markarashvili Eliza , Dzidziguri Diana , Buzaladze George 
Published: March 2018

AbstractWe have obtained composites on the basis of dry bamboo powders and in turn several binders, including polyethylene (PE) and alkoxysilanes. The composites were studied by Fourier transformation infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), optical and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). Some mechanical properties were determined along with thermal stability by thermogravimetry; water absorption was also determined. FTIR results show formation of primary chemical bonds between bamboo surface active groups and the binders. Mechanical property improvement goes symbatically with the thermal stability.