bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Shear failure modes and AE characteristics of sandstone and marble fractures
Authors: Guo Baohua , Dong Hangyu 
Published: June 2019

Abstract
To study the shear failure modes of rock fractures with different morphologies, rock types and test conditions, direct shear tests were conducted with the aid of an acoustic emission test system to obtain the characteristics of acoustic emissions in the shear process. The test results indicated that sandstone fractures experienced brittle shear failure under higher constant normal loads (15-30 kN) and plastic shear failure under lower normal loads (5 kN and 10 kN), while the marble fracture experienced plastic shear failure under each normal load. Dropping of shear stress, sharp change from shear dilatation to shear shrinkage and sudden release of high AE energy could be found when brittle shear failure occurred in sandstone fracture under a higher normal load. Thus, combining the location evolution characteristics of acoustic emission, it can be concluded that the entire shear dislocation of sandstone fracture in brittle shear failure mode happened just after the peak under higher normal loads. However, the entire shear dislocation of sandstone fracture under lower normal loads and marble fracture under all normal loads occurred just at the beginning of the shear process.
The Influence of Slope Geometry on its Stability: Spatial and Plane Analysis
Authors: Zabuski Lesław 
Published: June 2019

Abstract
The paper presents the results of numerical calculations of the stability and deformation process of several idealized slopes performed by the elasto-plastic finite difference method, using the commercial codes FLAC3D and FLAC2D. The results of 3D analysis of these slopes are compared with those obtained by the 2D method. The behaviour of slopes of different shapes and inclinations was analyzed. The calculations were carried out for flat, concave and convex slopes inclined at 30°, 45° and 60°, taking into account the influence of the lateral constraints of the slope. Two variants of the medium were analysed, i.e. the mass with no friction and with no cohesion. A comparison of 3D calculation results with those obtained by the 2D limit equilibrium analysis indicates that the 3D approach produces almost always higher safety factors than does the 2D method.
Transport of Fine Sediments in MarineWaterbodies Near River Mouths: Preliminary Results
Authors: Cerkowniak Grzegorz R. , Kowalewski Marek 
Published: June 2019

Abstract
Transport of fine sediments depends mainly on the efficiency of flocculation. Flocculation, understood as the result of simultaneous processes of aggregation of particles and floc break-up, is a common phenomenon in marine environments. It is typical of fine sediments. This study presents a mathematical model of fine sediment transport. A model of flocculation is an important part of this model. Its main assumption is that flocculation is governed by turbulence. The model was qualitatively tested in a simplified theoretical waterbody. Such factors as the wind direction, wind speed, river discharge and concentration of suspension in the river were investigated. The results show that the proposed model describes reasonably well the lithodynamic processes characteristic of fine flocculating sediments. Thus it seems possible to apply it for description of fine sediment transport under real wave–current conditions that occur in many marine waterbodies near river mouths.
Temporary Agency Work and Firm Performance: A Replication Study with Extensions
Authors: Pfeifer Christian , Weche John P. 
Published: June 2019

Abstract
The authors analyze the nexus between temporary agency work (TAW) and firm performance. Compared to Hirsch and Mueller (2012, The Productivity Effect of Temporary Agency Work: Evidence from German Panel Data. Economic Journal 122 (562): F216-F235) and Nielen and Schiersch (2014, Temporary Agency Work and Firm Competitiveness: Evidence from German Manufacturing Firms. Industrial Relations 53: 365–393), the authors support a concave relationship between the TAW share and productivity, but find a convex relationship between the TAW share and unit labor costs, instead of a u-shape. Moreover, a new finding is that the correlation between the TAW share and profitability is only moderate.
Maturity onset diabetes of the young (MODY) in Chinese children: genes and clinical phenotypes
Authors: Ming-Qiang Zhu , Yang-Li Dai , Ke Huang , Wei Wu , Jun-Fen Fu , Chao-Chun Zou , Guan-Ping Dong 
Published: June 2019

AbstractBackgroundTo investigate the clinical and molecular characteristics of Chinese children with maturity onset diabetes of the young (MODY).MethodsA total of 42 Chinese patients suspected MODY referred to our unit from 2014 to 2018 were enrolled. Mutational analysis of monogenic diabetes mellitus genes was performed by next-generation sequencing and confirmed by Sanger sequencing.ResultsThere were 28 males (66.7%) and 14 females (33.3%) with a mean age of 9.49 ± 3.46 years (range, 1.4–15.3 years) and a mean birth weight of 3.38 ± 0.49 kg (range, 2.55–4.90 kg). Among these patients, 15 patients had polyuria, polydipsia or weight loss. Two patients (4.8%) were obese and six (14.3%) were overweight. Moreover, 13 patients (30.9%) had a family history of diabetes. Thirty variants were identified in 28 patients. Twenty-six variants in 25 patients were pathogenic or likely pathogenic genes (59.5%, 25/42), including 15 patients (60.0%, 15/25) withGCKmutation, four (16.0%, 4/25) withPAX4mutation, three (12.0%, 3/25) withHNF4Amutation, one (4.0%, 1/25) withINSmutation, one (4.0%, 1/25) withNEUROD1mutation and one (4.0%, 1/25) withHNF1Amutation. Nine mutations (36.0%, 9/25) were novel. There was no difference between mutation-suspected patients and MODY-confirmed patients except for a 2-h glucose increment in an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), while theGCK-MODY had lower glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and a significantly smaller 2-h glucose increment in an OGTT compared with transcription factor MODYs. TheGCK-MODY was identified by incidental hyperglycemia without glycosuria.GCK-MODY without drug management and hepatocyte nuclear factor-1 alpha (HNF4A) orHNF1A-MODY with sulfonylurea therapy obtained good glucose controlling.ConclusionsMutation of theGCKgene is the most common in MODY patients in China followed byPAX4. The screening criteria can improve the cost-effectiveness of disease diagnosis and treatment. A precise molecular diagnosis would lead to optimal treatment of the patients.
How flexible are idioms? A corpus-based study
Authors: Fellbaum Christiane 
Published: June 2019

AbstractIdioms are a compelling subject of study for linguists, lexicographers and psycholinguists due to their seemingly idiosyncratic status as lexical units that pose challenges for integration into accepted grammatical frameworks. The literature reveals much disagreement on the semantic compositionality, syntactic flexibility and lexical variation of both specific idioms and idioms as a class. We analyze some of the sources for the disparate analyses, which are most often based on judgments of constructed rather than attested examples. Relying solely on corpus data from English and German that shows a wide range of syntactic and lexical variation independent of semantic compositionality, we argue that speakers’ use of idioms is in fact compatible with the rules governing freely composed language.This article is based on a talk given at the BSGL 2015 meeting on idioms in Brussels (Fellbaum 2015b).
Zum inkonsistenten Inhalt des Geschäftsmodellbegriffs in IFRS 9
Authors: Krauß Felix 
Published: June 2019

Zusammenfassung
Obwohl innerhalb der IFRS keine explizite Begriffsdefinition des Geschäftsmodells erfolgt, ist dennoch eine einheitliche Verwendung des Terms in IFRS 9 grundsätzlich wünschenswert. Allerdings lässt sich auf Grundlage der Kategorisierungsvorschriften auf der einen und der Umgliederungsvorschriften auf der anderen Seite ein jeweils abweichender Inhalt des Geschäftsmodellbegriffs ableiten, was die allgemein mit dem Begriff verbundenen Verständnisprobleme befördert. Dem kommt auch eine aufsichtsrechtliche Relevanz dahingehend zu, als dass die aufsichtsrechtliche Anlage- bzw. Handelsbuchzuordnung grundsätzlich konsistent zum Geschäftsmodell des IFRS 9 erfolgen sollte. Ein einheitlicher Begriffsinhalt wäre dabei bereits durch eine nur geringfügige, klarstellende Änderung des Standards zu erreichen.
Quero um caixãozinho: a morte de crianças em contos de Mia Couto e Guimarães Rosa
Authors: Pereira Marcos Aparecido , Magalhães Epaminondas De Matos , Almeida Marinei 
Published: June 2019

Este trabalho apresenta a análise comparada dos contos A menina de lá, de Guimarães Rosa e O rio das Quatro Luzes, de Mia Couto que giram em torno de uma mesma temática. Ambos mostram a morte sob a perspectiva de uma criança, apresentando facetas surpreendentemente interessantes para os leitores, por meio de construções miméticas que fazem fantasiar e refletir sobre as maneiras como lidamos com o fim. Assim, no trabalho que se segue buscaremos avaliar os elementos que permeiam a vida e o inesperado desejo de morte de um menino e de uma menina em dois contextos distintos. São narrativas que levam o leitor a ponderar de que forma a morte pode ser poética, ainda que acometendo crianças. Além disso, o leitor é impelido ao aprofundamento de suas próprias experiências relacionadas à temática e convidado a aprimorar sua compreensão do mundo infantil e da morte. Desta forma, nos contos dos dois autores temos a possibilidade de perceber a morte sob o olhar de duas crianças em diferentes contextos e perspectivas sociais. E a partir dessas construções traçar algumas reflexões a respeito da morte, sua representação e a maneira como é encarada pelas personagens infantis nas narrativas. *** I want a little coffin: the death of children in Mia Couto and Guimarães Rosa short stories ***This article shows the comparative analysis of the tales A menina de lá (The girl from there), by Guimarães Rosa and O rio das Quatro Luzes (The River of the Four Lights), by Mia Couto that revolve around the same theme. Both show death from the perspective of a child, presenting facets surprisingly interesting to readers, through mimetic constructions that make them fantasize and reflect about how we dead with the end. Thus, in this work, we will seek to evaluate the elements that permeate the life and the unexpected death wish of a boy and a girl in two different contexts. These are narratives that lead the reader to consider how death can be poetic, even though it affects children. In addition, the readers are encouraged to deepen their own experiences related to the theme and they are invited to enhance their understanding of the children’s world children and of death.Keywords: children; death; experiences; thoughts.
One-Day Versus Three-Day Dexamethasone in Combination with Palonosetron for the Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting: A Systematic Review and Individual Patient Data-Based Meta-Analysis
Authors: Okada Yuki , Oba Koji , Furukawa Naoto , Kosaka Yoshimasa , Okita Kenji , Yuki Satoshi , Komatsu Yoshito , Celio Luigi , Aapro Matti 
Published: June 2019

Abstract

Background
A dexamethasone-sparing regimen consisting of palonosetron plus 1-day dexamethasone for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) has been studied previously. Here, we evaluate the noninferiority of the dexamethasone-sparing regimen in overall antiemetic control using a meta-analysis based on individual patient data (IPD).

Materials and Methods
We conducted a systematic review for randomized trials reporting CINV outcomes for the comparison of palonosetron plus 1-day dexamethasone (d1 arm) versus the same regimen followed by dexamethasone on days 2–3 after chemotherapy (d3 arm) in chemotherapy-naïve adult patients undergoing either moderately emetogenic chemotherapy (MEC) or anthracycline plus cyclophosphamide (AC)-containing chemotherapy. PubMed and MEDLINE were searched electronically. A manual search was also conducted. The primary endpoint was complete response (CR; no emesis and no rescue medication) in the overall 5-day study period. The noninferiority margin was set at −8.0% (d1 arm−d3 arm).

Results
Five studies (n = 1,194) were eligible for analysis and all IPD was collected. In the overall study period, the d1 arm showed noninferiority to the d3 arm for CR as well as complete control (pooled risk difference in CR rate − 1.5%, 95% confidence interval [CI] −7.1 to 4.0%, I2 = 0%; in complete control rate − 2.4%, 95% CI −7.7 to 2.9%, I2 = 0%). There was no significant interaction between dexamethasone regimen and risk factors (type of chemotherapy, sex, age, and alcohol consumption).

Conclusion
This IPD meta-analysis indicates that the dexamethasone-sparing regimen is not associated with a significant loss in overall antiemetic control in patients undergoing MEC or AC-containing chemotherapy, irrespective of known risk factors for CINV.

Implications for Practice
Although dexamethasone in combination with other antiemetic agents has been used to prevent chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV), it is of clinical importance to minimize total dose of dexamethasone in patients undergoing multiple cycles of emetogenic chemotherapy. This individual-patient-data meta-analysis from five randomized controlled trials (1,194 patients) demonstrated a noninferiority of the dexamethasone-sparing regimen for complete response and complete control of CINV. The outcomes were comparable across patients with different characteristics. These findings thus help physicians minimize use of the steroid and further reduce the burden of dexamethasone-related side effects in patients undergoing multiple consecutive courses of emetogenic chemotherapy.
Contemplative Teaching and Learning: Opportunities for Asian Studies
Authors: Simmer-Brown Judith 
Published: June 2019

Keynote Address, 2018 ASIANetwork Conference Contemplative education is a contemporary movement in higher education that builds upon the epistemological work of cognitive scientists in conversation with contemplative traditions of Asia, integrating critical subjectivity into the classroom. This article traces the development of this movement, identifying key innovators who are from the field of Asian Studies, and outlining the theoretical basis of first-person inquiry in learning. Sample findings of meditation science support the impact of these innovations, showing why contemplative pedagogy is beneficial for students. In addition, the author surveys pedagogies for introducing mindfulness, contemplation, and compassion practices into the curriculum in rudimentary and more complex ways, giving examples of best practices for the undergraduate professor. A bibliography of additional readings and sources is included, for further information.
La solución política del conflicto armado y la reivindicación de la memoria como política cultural de las víctimas de crímenes de Estado: el caso de la Fundación Manuel Cepeda Vargas
Authors: Tafur Villarreal Andrés 
Published: June 2019

A través del estudio del caso de la “Fundación Manuel Cepeda Vargas para la Paz, la Justicia Social y la Cultura”, este artículo se interroga por la política cultural de las víctimas de crímenes de Estado en la construcción de paz en Colombia y propone una explicación ligada directamente a la agencia de la Fundación, acerca de los mecanismos que hicieron posible que los reclamos de las víctimas se instalaran en la agenda pública. El primero tiene que ver con la introducción de nuevos repertorios que hicieron más efectiva la denuncia de los crímenes de Estado y la pedagogía social de la memoria histórica y, el segundo, con la dirección política que le imprimió a la reivindicación de los derechos humanos, para articularla con la solución política del conflicto armado. Se argumenta que la consolidación de estos dos mecanismos hizo posible el posicionamiento de las víctimas de crímenes de Estado en el debate público, y su reconocimiento en el Acuerdo de Víctimas de La Habana.
Segregación de la población de origen extranjero en una ciudad media del noroeste peninsular. El caso de A Coruña / Segregation of Foreign Population in a Medium Size City in the Norwest of Spain. The case of A Coruña
Authors: Pérez-Sindín López Xaquín S. 
Published: June 2019

Este trabajo de investigación tiene por objetivo cuantificar y valorar el grado de segregación de la población extranjera en un ámbito geográfico poco estudiado en la literatura sobre el tema, como es el de las ciudades medias del noroeste peninsular. En concreto, se analiza la distribución residencial de la población extranjera en la ciudad de A Coruña entre los años 2005 y 2017. Los bajos índices de segregación confirman unas pautas de inserción de flujos migratorios semejantes a las de otras ciudades españolas y del sur de Europa. No obstante, lasituación es dispar según la nacionalidad, hecho que indica diversas pautas de asentamiento, pudiendose hablar de una segregación residencial de tipo estructural en el caso de la población de nacionalidad senegalesa, así como de la configuración del Agra del Orzán como enclave étnico inexistente antes del boom migratorio en España y cuyas característicaslo acercan al concepto de barrio étnico descrito en la literatura.Cette recherche vise à quantifier et évaluer le degré de ségrégation de la population étrangère dans une zone géographique peu étudiée dans la littérature sur le sujet, comme c’est le cas des villes du nordouest péninsulaire. Plus précisément, on analyse la distribution résidentiellede la population étrangère à La Corogne entre 2005 et 2017.Les faibles taux de ségrégation confirment des modèles d’insertion de flux migratoires similaires à ceux d’autres villes espagnoles et du sud de l’Europe. Cependant, la situation varie selon les nationalités ; ce qui indique des schémas de peuplement différents, pouvant souligner une ségrégation résidentielle de type structurel dans le cas de la populationde nationalité sénégalaise, ainsi que la configuration d’Agra del Orzán en tant qu’enclave ethnique (inexistante avant le boom migratoire en Espagne) dont les caractéristiques la rapprochent du concept de voisinage ethnique décrit dans la littérature.This research aims at studying and characterize the residential patterns of the foreign population in one of the least studied geographical areas in Spain, as it is the Northwest region. Particularly, it is analysed the residential distribution in the city of A Coruña between 2005 and 2017. The low segregation rates confirm the patterns of insertion observed in other Spanish and southern European cities. Yet, differences across nationalities are significant and it is possible to speak of a structural segregation in the case of Senegalese population, as well as the configuration of Agra del Orzán as a new ethnic enclave, which main features bring it closer to the concept known in the literature as ethnic neighbourhood.
Algorithm of hearing monitoring of children with congenital heart disease
Authors: Garbaruk Ekaterina S. , Nnomzoo Alice A. , Pavlov Pavel V. , Gorkina Oksana C. 
Published: June 2019

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is one of the most common types of birth defect. Often newborn hearing screening is not performed for infants with congenital heart disease because of serious health problems at birth. Hearing loss in children with CHD may have late onset due to different stages of CHD treatment. The monitoring of the auditory function is required for early identification of hearing loss in children with CHD, however algorithm of follow-up assessment is not currently defined.
Objective – estimation of prevalence, types and time of hearing loss onset in children with congenital heart disease and development a follow-up assessment for CHD children.
Results. 148 children with congenital heart disease have been evaluated with auditory brainstem response testing, otoacoustic emissions, impedancemetry, behavioral hearing tests. The patients ranged in age from 7 days to 6 years. 55 children had hearing loss: 28 children with conductive hearing loss and 27 children with sensorineural hearing loss, 2 of them with auditory neuropathy. 6 children had late onset sensorineural hearing loss. The age of delayed hearing loss identification ranged from 4 months to 5 years.
Conclusion. Children with CHD require long-term monitoring of the auditory function; an algorithm of follow-up assessment for children with congenital heart disease is proposed. Audiological assessment in children with CHD should include auditory brainstem response registration for auditory neuropathy identification.
Effectiveness of nephrolithiasis surgical treatment on the background of replacement testosterone therapy
Authors: Tagirov Nair S. 
Published: June 2019

The goal of the study is to assess the effectiveness and safety of testosterone replacement therapy in males with androgenic deficiency and nephrolithiasis who require surgical treatment.
Patients and methods. All in all 565 patients were involved in the study. In 226 of them (40%) surgical treatment was used. In a majority of these cases (90%) contact uretherolithotripsy was used. In half of the patients uretheroscopy had revealed large and long-lasting concrements. In order to assess the effectiveness of nephrolithiasis surgical treatment on the background of testosterone replacement treatment the assessment of hormonal status during pre- and postoperative periods was accomplished, duration and intensity of pain during the early post-operative period was evaluated as well as narcotic analgetics application frequency and the duration of antibacterial therapy and the stay in the hospital.
Results of the study. Replacement testosterone therapy during the early postoperative period in male patients with nephrolithiasis and androgen deficit has been demonstrated to reduce the leukocyteuria duration and the need for antibacterial therapy thus decreasing the stay at the hospital. Replacement testosterone therapy in male patients with nephrolithiasis and androgen deficit who had dealt with surgical treatment has been shown to decrease the pain duration and intensity thus decreasing the need for narcotic analgetics. The use of replacement testosterone therapy in the complex treatment of nephrolithiasis in patients after surgery contributes to faster liquidation of hyperglycemia and normalization of carbohydrate metabolism. Replacement testosterone therapy in male patients with androgen deficit and nephrolithiasis who need surgical treatment contributes to reduction of kidney stone disease relapse rate.
Conclusion. Replacement testosterone therapy in male patients with nephrolithiasis and androgen deficit who need surgical treatment considerably improve the postoperative period quality.