bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Investigation on Friction Features of Dissipative Lap Shear Connections by Means of Experimental and Numerical Tests
Authors: Zimbru Mariana , D’Aniello Mario , Martino Attilio De , Latour Massimo , Rizzano Gianvittorio , Piluso Vincenzo 
Published: May 2018

Background:Beam-to-column joints equipped with friction dampers are a viable solution to improve the dissipative capacity of moment Resisting Frames without any damage after severe seismic events. Recently, novel systems have been developed within the RFCS FREEDAM research project.Objective:The objective of the work is to provide a rational selection based on engineering judgment, of possible materials to be used in friction dampers.Methods:Both experimental analysis and Finite Element (FE) simulations have been carried out to assess the friction coefficients of several interfaces evaluating also their ability to withstand cyclic loading histories.Results:The experimental campaign showed that both hard and soft metals can be used in combination with stainless steel obtaining satisfactory performance under cyclic loads. In addition, at high slip velocities, large temperatures are developed within the specimen. Modelling this effect is crucial as it causes a reduction in the slip force capacity. This is due to the transverse dilatation that initially increases the pressure, while bolt tightening reduces due to elongation of the shank.Conclusion:The experimental results, together with other similar data selected from technical literature, have been employed to validate FE models able to simulate the behaviour of lap shear friction connections, showing the influence of different modelling approaches over the simulated data. Subsequently, the validated model has been used to perform a set of simulations devoted to highlight the key parameters affecting the response of the lap shears and the possible strategies to improve the performance of the friction dampers.
Finite Element Analysis of Bolted T-Stubs Undergoing Large Displacement: A Preliminary Study
Authors: Faralli Anna C. , Tan P.J. , Latour Massimo , Rizzano Gianvittorio 
Published: May 2018

Background:
In recent years, there have been increased interests by the steel structures community to characterise the large-deformation response of T-stubs to evaluate the deformation capacity of bolted joints. However, little information exists on the influence of second-order effects on the response of bolted T-stubs and, consequently, there are no existing guidelines on how to include these effects in de-sign.

Objective:
In this paper, we assess the influence of second-order effects in T-stubs bolted to a rigid support through a parametric investigation, using finite element analysis.

Methods:
Both material and geometrical non-linearities were considered since they are known to have a critical impact upon the performance of T-stubs. A benchmark model is first generated and validated and then used to carry out a parametric investigation. A method to assess the contributions of membrane forces to the overall deformation response of a T-stub is also proposed based on the introduction of a non-dimensional parameter Ψ.

Results:
The combination of geometric parameters that are most affected by second order effects, induced by large displacement, was identified. A direct correspondence was found between the extent of second order effects that has developed and the index Ψ: a higher index implies a greater influence by second order effects.
Finite Element Simulations on the Tensile Resistance of Bolted End-Plate Connections with Tubular Members
Authors: Couchaux Maël , D’Aniello Mario , Falciano Lucia , Faggiano Beatrice , Hjiaj Mohammed , Landolfo Raffaele 
Published: May 2018

Background:
Bolted end-plate connections represent the simplest and cheapest way to connect tubular members. EN1993:1-8 provides the general rules based on component method. However, in the case of splices with tubular members the proper definition of the effective length around corner bolts is not clearly addressed.

Objective:
The objective of the study is to investigate the accuracy and the effectiveness of the existing analytical predictions to estimate the tensile resistance of end-plate connections with tubular members where corner bolts are adopted.

Method:
Parametric finite element analyses were carried out to investigate the tensile strength of connections of both square and rectangular hollow sections.

Results:
The tension resistance is largely influenced by the corner bolts. Indeed, the connections with corner bolts exhibit larger resistance that increases when the bolts are closer to the corner of the tubular member. However, reducing the distance between the bolt and the wall of the tubular section can affect the splice ductility.

Conclusion:
• The method proposed Steige and Weynand to calculate the tension resistance of connections with bolts distributed on all sides of the splice is consistent with EN 1993-1-8.
• The finite element simulations showed that the corner bolts can increase the resistance of the connection. In addition, the bolt layout can be optimised by placing the bolts as close to the hollow section as possible.
Comparative Study on the Clinicopathological Profiles of Breast Cancer Among Iraqi and British Patients
Authors: Alwan Nada A.S. , Kerr David , Al-Okati Dhafir , Pezella Fransesco , Tawfeeq Furat N. 
Published: May 2018

Background:Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Iraq and the United Kingdom. While the disease is frequently diagnosed among middle-aged Iraqi women at advanced stages accounting for the second cause of cancer-related deaths, breast cancer often affects elderly British women yielding the highest survival of all registered malignancies in the UK.Objective:To compare the clinical and pathological profiles of breast cancer among Iraqi and British women; correlating age at diagnosis with the tumor characteristics, receptor-defined biomarkers and phenotype patterns.Methods:This comparative retrospective study included the clinical and pathological characteristics of (1,940) consecutive female patients who were diagnosed with invasive breast cancer from 2014 to 2016 in Iraq (Medical City Teaching Hospital, Baghdad: 635 cases) and UK (John Radcliffe, Oxford and Queen's, BHR University Hospitals: 1,305 cases). The studied parameters in both groups comprised the age of the patient at the time of diagnosis, breast cancer histologic type, grade, tumor size, lymph node status, clinical stage at presentation, Estrogen Receptor (ER), Progesterone Receptor (PR) and HER2 positive tumor contents and the receptor-defined breast cancer surrogate subtypes.Results:The Iraqi patients were significantly younger than their British counterparts and exhibited higher trend to present at advanced stages; reflected by larger size tumors and frequent lymph node involvement compared to the British (p<0.00001). They also had worse receptor-defined breast cancer subtypes manifested by higher rates of hormone receptor (ER/PR) negative, HER2 positive tumor contents, Triple Positive and Triple Negative phenotypes (p<0.00001). Excluding HER2 status, the significant differences in the clinical and tumor characteristics between the two populations persisted after adjusting for age among patients younger than 50 years.Conclusion:The remarkable differences in the clinical and tumor characteristics of breast cancer between the Iraqi and British patients suggest heterogeneity in the underlying biology of the tumor which is exacerbated in Iraq by the dilemma of delayed diagnosis. The significant ethnic disparities in breast cancer profiles recommend the prompt strengthening of the national cancer control plan in Iraq as a principal approach to the management of the disease.
Correlation Between the Well-Being of Children and Caregivers
Authors: Lersilp Suchitporn , Putthinoi Supawadee 
Published: May 2018

Background:Well-being relates to the quality of life of people; such as the knowledge and behavior of caregivers regarding the health and care of their children, personal welfare and benefits for the environment, which are indicators of health planning for children and caregivers in the community.Objective:The purpose of this study was to explore the personal and environmental well-being of children and caregivers and examine the correlation between their well-being in a northern-Thai suburban community.Methods:The study comprised of two phases, which developed and examined the content validity and reliability of the questionnaires used on the well-being of children and caregivers, and interviewed participants by using the questionnaires. The participants included thirty Thai children aged 3-6 years and twenty-nine caregivers.Results:The results indicated that 8 behavioral items (38.10%) of well-being were presented by the children, and 13 (61.90%) not, while 9 behavioral items (28.13%) of well-being were presented by the caregivers, and 23 (71.87%) not. The Pearson’s coefficient of correlation of well-being and personal well-being between the children and caregivers had a significant relationship (r = 0.423, p = 0.040 and r = 0.383, p = .022, respectively). However, it did not correlate significantly in terms of environmental well-being.Conclusion:There was a significant correlation between the well-being of children and their caregivers, particularly in personal well-being. This study provided an understanding that can be used as fundamental information that enables healthcare teams to perceive the well-being of caregivers and their children, which relates to achieving healthy behavior.
Evaluation of Patient Satisfaction with Cardiology Services
Authors: Verulava Tengiz , Jorbenadze Revaz , Karimi Leila , Dangadze Beka , Barkalaia Temur 
Published: May 2018

Background:Patient satisfaction is widely used as an important component in evaluating quality of health care. The current study aimed to evaluate patient satisfaction with the quality of healthcare.Methods:The study was carried out by a cross-sectional method for evaluation of hospitalized patient satisfaction with provided services. Participants of this research include patients who have been hospitalized during the last 5 years (2012-2016). Research tools were prepared on the basis of specially developed “Medical Outcomes Study, Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire” (MOS PSQ-III).Results:Most of the patients positively evaluated financial accessibility and quality of health services, even though some aspects of health care need improvement. This may be related to the introduction of the Universal Health Care Program in 2013, which increased population coverage. The international quality accreditation of the Emergency Cardiology Center has also played an important role in raising patient's satisfaction levels and in achieving higher standards in the sectors of patient safety and quality management. However, the study indicated, that there was a moderate level of satisfaction with the accessibility of healthcare services. So the further revisions and actions are needed to expand and refine the Universal Health Care Program. We also found an evidence that gender, age and education act as the socioeconomic determinants of satisfaction with healthcare quality.Conclusion:The patient satisfaction study, as one of the most important quality indicators, should be developed throughout the country. It will promote the development of healthy competitive environment among medical organizations and will improve the quality of medical services.
Evaluación de la resistencia de un híbrido F1 de Solanum quitoense Lam. a Neoleucinodes elegantalis (Guenée) y Meloidogyne incognita
Authors: Polanco Puerta Manuel Francisco , Gómez-Posada Susana , Padilla-Osorio Juan Carlos 
Published: May 2018

En este estudio se cruzaron plantas de lulo del cultivar La Selva, híbrido del retrocruzamiento interespecífico de Solanum quitoense Lam. × Solanum hirtum Vahl (Solanaceae), con plantas del cultivar Castilla Larga Vida, con el fin de obtener un material de frutos grandes, no dehiscente, adaptado a la zona cafetera colombiana y con resistencia al pasador del fruto Neoleucinodes elegantalis Guenée (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) y al nematodo Meloidogyne incognita (Kofoid & White) (Nematoda: Heteroderidae). El experimento se realizó en el municipio de Dosquebradas, Risaralda (Colombia), a 1.465 m s. n. m. Al ser inoculadas con el nematodo M. incognita, las plantas F1, obtenidas de los cruzamientos recíprocos, mostraron susceptibilidad en la etapa de almácigo. Sin embargo, al realizar la evaluación seis meses después del trasplante en condiciones de campo, se encontró menos del 1% de infestación del nematodo, lo que hace presumir la tolerancia de los híbridos a este organismo. De igual forma, se evidenció la resistencia de los materiales al ataque de N. elegantalis. Los híbridos resultantes presentaron buenas características agronómicas, como vigor y estructura buenos, alta productividad, buena adaptación a condiciones de libre exposición solar, frutos grandes (similares a los del lulo cv. Castilla), corteza amarilla y pulpa verde, sin rajamiento, y de aroma y sabor agradables. Las plantas presentaron una característica indeseable, que consistió en espinas en tallos y hojas.
s en tallos y hojas.
Adapting Coordinated Anxiety Learning and Management for Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outpatient Clinics: Iterative Approach
Authors: Abraham Traci H , Marchant-Miros Kathy , McCarther Michael B , Craske Michelle G , Curran Geoffrey M , Kearney Lisa K , Greene Carolyn , Lindsay Jan A , Cucciare Michael A 
Published: May 2018

Background
A national priority at the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is to increase the availability and accessibility of evidence-based psychotherapies (EBPs) across all VA medical facilities. Yet many veterans, particularly those who use remote outpatient VA clinics, still do not receive much needed evidence-based treatment. Strategies are needed for supporting mental health providers at rural VA community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) as they translate their clinical training to routine practice. The Coordinated Anxiety Learning Management (CALM) program is a computer-delivered program that supports the delivery of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) by providers in outpatient settings to patients with depression and anxiety, including posttraumatic stress disorder.

Objective
The objectives of our study were to (1) adapt an existing computer-based program to rural VA CBOCs through feedback from key stakeholder focus groups; (2) develop a prototype of the adapted program; and (3) determine the adapted program’s acceptability and feasibility. Mental health stakeholders included VA leaders (n=4) in the implementation of EBPs, VA experts (n=4) in CBT, VA CBOC mental health providers (n=8), and veterans (n=8) diagnosed with a mental health condition treated using the CALM program and receiving treatment in a VA CBOC.

Methods
An iterative approach comprising 3 waves of focus group discussions was used to develop a modified prototype of CALM. Following each wave of focus group discussions, template analysis was used to rapidly communicate stakeholder recommendations and feedback to the design team. The original program was first adapted through a process of data collection, design modification, and product development. Next, a prototype was developed. Finally, the redesigned program was tested for acceptability and feasibility through a live demonstration.

Results
Key stakeholders suggested modifications to the original CALM program that altered its modules’ appearance by incorporating veteran-centric content. These modifications likely have no impact on the integrity of the original CALM program, but have altered its content to reflect better the demographic characteristics and experiences of rural veterans. Feedback from stakeholder groups indicates that changes will help VA patients identify with the program content, potentially enhancing their treatment engagement.

Conclusions
The development model was effective for economically gathering actionable recommendations from stakeholders to adapt a computer-based program, and it can result in the development of an acceptable and feasible computer-delivered intervention. Results have implications for developing computer-based programs targeting behavior change more broadly and enhancing engagement in EBP.
A Smart Screening Device for Patients with Mental Health Problems in Primary Health Care: Development and Pilot Study
Authors: van Bebber Jan , Meijer Rob R , Wigman Johana TW , Sytema Sjoerd , Wunderink Lex 
Published: May 2018

Background
Adequate recognition of mental health problems is a prerequisite for successful treatment. Although most people tend to consult their general practitioner (GP) when they first experience mental health problems, GPs are not very well equipped to screen for various forms of psychopathology to help them determine clients’ need for treatment.

Objective
In this paper, the development and characteristics of CATja, a computerized adaptive test battery built to facilitate triage in primary care settings, are described, and first results of its implementation are reported.

Methods
CATja was developed in close collaboration with GPs and mental health assistants (MHAs). During implementation, MHAs were requested to appraise clients’ rankings (N=91) on the domains to be tested and to indicate the treatment level they deemed most appropriate for clients before test administration. We compared the agreement between domain score appraisals and domain score computed by CATja and the agreement between initial (before test administration) treatment level advice and final treatment level advice.

Results
Agreements (Cohen kappas) between MHAs’ appraisals of clients’ scores and clients’ scores computed by CATja were mostly between .40 and .50 (Cohen kappas=.10-.20), and the agreement between “initial” treatment levels and the final treatment level advised was .65 (Cohen kappa=.55).

Conclusions
Using CATja, caregivers can efficiently generate summaries of their clients’ mental well-being on which decisions about treatment type and care level may be based. Further validation research is needed.
Discursos verbovisuais: a produção de sentido tecida entre o museu e a escola
Authors: Mattos Ivana De Macedo , Rebouças Moema Martins 
Published: May 2018

O artigo apresenta parte de uma pesquisa realizada no Museu de Arte do Espírito Santo (MAES) envolvendo 98 crianças, de quatro turmas de 5º ano do Ensino Fundamental de uma escola privada localizada na cidade de Vitória, Espírito Santo. Como corpus investigativo elege eventos propostos pelo Programa de Ação Educativa do Museu que nortearam a exposição “Meu País Tropical” e as práticas realizadas pelas crianças na escola. O artigo enfatiza as análises dos discursos verbo-visuais produzidos pelas crianças oriundos de uma destas práticas a partir da fundamentação da semiótica discursiva. As análises dos discursos verbo-visuais evidenciam a importância que as crianças atribuem a esta relação entre o museu e a escola em suas vidas. Conclui que as relações entre o museu, a escola e a Arte podem ser tecidas desde a mais tenra idade, com o intuito de ofertar e contribuir para um ensino de arte que vá além do conhecimento de técnicas, e que invista na educação pelo sensível.
Pembelajaran Strategi Feedback untuk Meningkatkan Prestasi Belajar Mahasiswa DIII Teknik Komputer Politeknik Harapan Bangsa
Authors: Kusuma Adi Candra 
Published: May 2018

Abstrak: Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi kurang adanya feedback dari dosen yang mengakibatkan mahasiswa kebingungan karena penguasaan materi semakin sulit. Hal ini berdampak pada kurangnya prestasi belajar mahasiswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui pelaksanaan strategi feedback untuk meningkatkan prestasi belajar mahasiswa. Prestasi belajar mahasiswa dilihat dari nilai evaluasi mahasiswa didukung dengan nilai dan tugas post test. Media yang digunakan adalah modul pembelajaran. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian tindakan kelas (class room action research) dengan kegiatan yang telah diskemakan. Subjek adalah mahasiswa semester I pada mata kuliah matematika materi kombinatorial tahun kuliah 2015/2016 yang terdiri dari 38 mahasiswa. Instrumen untuk mengumpulkan data adalah lembar observasi, lembar angket/kuesioner, jurnal harian, lembar wawancara dan lembar tes yaitu post test dan evaluasi. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah pengumpulan data, reduksi data, display data, dan kesimpulan. DAta yang digunakan untuk analisis adalah hasil dari test mahasiswa, lembar observasi, lembar angket. Dari hasil perhitungan prosentase diperoleh nilai Post test siklus I sebesar 38,89% dan siklus II sebesar 79,41%. Hasil lembar observasi keterlaksanaan pembelajaran menuinjukkan siklus I sebesar 65,875% dan siklus II sebesar 75,5% artinya pelaksanaan pembelajaran melalui strategi feedback berjalan dengan baik. Hal tersebut ditunjukka oleh rata-rata siginifikan mengalami peningkatan.
Kata Kunci: Strategi Feedback, prestasi belajar.
Relevansi Antara Kondisi Penyelenggaraan dengan Buku Petunjuk Teknis Penyelengaraan Taman Penitipan Anak (TPA) di Kecamatan Bumiayu
Authors: Sulistyasih Eko 
Published: May 2018

Abstract: The purpose of this study, firrst, to know the operation of the Daycare institution in Bumiayu District. Second, to determine the relevance of the conditions of implementation technical manual operation of Daycare in Bumiayu District. This research using quantitative is of the descriptive approach. The population in this study were 3 managers in the third Daycare above, 6 educators at Lestari Daycare, 4 educators at al-Ikhlas Daycare, and 1 educators at Bina Mandiri Daycare. The small of population makes the researcher does not take the some of them as samples. The results that: there is a match between the showed condition of implementation of the technical manual operation of Lestari Daycare. Meanwhile, the condition of the implementation of the technical manual operation of al-Ikhlas and Bina Mandiri Daycare are quite appropriate.
Keywords: Daycare, relevance, user guide.
MANHAJ TAFSIR MOHAMMAD ARKOUN
Authors: Nasrudin Nasrudin 
Published: May 2018

Tulisan ini mengkaji Muhammad Arkoun sebagai salah satu tokoh diantara banyaknya pemikir dan tokoh muslim yang memberikan tawaran dalam metodologi penafsiran Â Al-Qurâ€™an. Dia menawarkan kajian yang cukup berani dalam pembacaannya terhadap al-Qurâ€™an. Secara radikal Arkoun mempersoalkan kembali esensi wahyu sebagai kalam Allah yang transenden dan wacana wahyu sebagai perwujudan kalam tersebut dalam dataran imanen. Ia menekankan pembecaan al-Qurâ€™an sebagai kajain yang memungkinkan suatu pembacaan yang ideal bertepatan dengan maksud-maksud pemaknaan yang asli dari al-Qurâ€™an pada tahap wacana bukan pada tahap teks. Tuhan (Saya/kami) yang mengalamatkan mode imperative kepada Engkau Perantara/Muhammad untuk mencapai mereka/manusia melaui empat fase yaitu kalam Allah, wacana Qurâ€™ani, korpus resmi tertutup dan korpus tertafsir. Dengan mengadopsi ilmu-ilmu barat kontemporer dalam menafsirkan Al-Qur'an, baik itu ilmu linguistik, sejarah, antropologi dan yang lainnya, dia mengharapkan akan menghasilkan penafsiran baru yang belum pernah dilakukan oleh ilmuan muslim sebelumnya. Ia telah mengangkat hermeneutika al-Qur'an dalam terma-terma kontemporer modern sehingga penafsiran al-Qur'an yang ia tawarkan cukup menggeser peran metode tafsir al-Qur'an bil ma'tsur. Meskipun ia telah dituduh menyalahgunakan penfsiran al-Qurâ€™an, gagasannya perlu ditimbang secara bijak. Makalah ini hendak menguraikan tentang pandangan Mohammad Arkoun terhadap Al-Qur'an, dan metodologinya dalam menginterpretasi al-Qur'an.