bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Paediatric Brain Monitoring with Information Technology (KidsBrainIT) - ERA-NET NEURON Grant
Authors: Apetrei C.A. , Gheorghita C. , Tascu A. , Iencean A.St. , Lo Tsz-Yan Milly , Piper Ian , Iencean St.M. 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
The complete name of this ERA-NET NEURON Grant is “Paediatric Brain Monitoring with Information Technology (KidsBrainIT). Using IT Innovations to Improve Childhood Traumatic Brain Injury Intensive Care Management, Outcome, and Patient Safety”. The Project Coordinators are Ms. Dr. Tsz-Yan Milly Lo (Consultant Paediatric Intensivist and Research Lead in Paediatric Critical Care Medicine ) and Ian Piper from University of Edinburgh, UK and the partners are: Prof. Bart Depreitere and his team from Neurosurgery & Intensive Care Research Group, University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium; Prof. Juan Sahuquillo and his team from Department of Neurosurgery, Vall d’Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain and the Romanian team with doctors CA Apetrei, C Gheorghita and A Tascu as principal investigators in three different hospitals. This material is based on the scientific project proposal with the basic project data. The aim of this grant is to test two clinically relevant hypotheses: after sustaining traumatic brain injury (TBI), paediatric patients with a longer period of measured cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) maintained within the calculated optimal CPP (CPPopt) have an improved global clinical outcome and better tolerance against raised intracranial pressure (ICP). Paediatric TBI patients requiring intensive care are recruited from more contributing centres in 4 different countries. Their anonymised routinely collected bedside physiological monitoring data in minute-resolutions linking with anonmyised clinical and outcome data are exported and archived in the central KidsBrainIT data-bank. CPPopt is calculated and ICP dose-response analyses are performed on the KidsBrainIT dataset and their correlations with global outcome at 6 months are determined. The final aim of this study is to improve the treatments of the abnormal physiology insults: increase pressure from brain swelling (raised ICP) and brain perfusion pressure (CPP).
Pituitary apoplexy in setting of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever with thrombocytopenia: case report and review of literature
Authors: Singh Abhay , Gupta Rahul , Gunjan Gangesh , Bhatoe Harjinder Singh , Sharm Dhawal 
Published: December 2018

Abstract
Pituitary apoplexy is an acute clinical syndrome. It may occur spontaneously or as a result of several precipitating factors; one such factor being thrombocytopenia. Acute febrile illness accompanying with bleeding tendency is the main clinical feature of dengue. If the diagnosis is made in time, urgent treatment in the form of decompression of optic nerves may help to save vision. According to literature, only seven cases have been reported with pituitary apoplexy in setting of Dengue hemorrhagic fever. We report eighth case of Pituitary apoplexy in patient having Dengue hemorrhagic fever with its management and review of literature.
Computational Fluid Dynamics in Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms
Authors: Matmusaev Maruf , Yamada Yasuhiro , Kawase Tsukasa , Tanaka Riki , Kyosuke Miyatani , Kato Yoko , Ansari Ahmed 
Published: December 2018

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Introduction and Objective: Intracranial aneurysm, also known as brain aneurysm, is a cerebrovascular disorder in which weakness in the wall of a cerebral artery causes a localized dilation or ballooning of the blood vessel. There is no objective way, device or tools, of predicting rupture of aneurysm so far. Computational fluid dynamics (CFDs) was proposed as a tool to identify the rupture risk. Purpose of study: To reveal the correlation of CFD findings with intraoperative microscopic findings and prove the relevance of CFDin the prediction of rupture risk and in the management of unruptured intracranial aneurysms. Subjects and Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted inNeurosurgery department of Fujita Health University Banbuntane Hotokukai Hospital, Nagoya, Japanduring a 3‑month period in 2018,from January to March, Ten patientswere diagnosed unruptured intracranial aneurysms (UIA). In diagnosis computed tomography (CT) angiogram, CFD and digital subtraction angiogram were included. Intraoperatively microscopic examination of the aneurysm wall was carried out and images recorded. The correlation between microscopic dome morphology and CFD information was performed. Results: Nine cases were found intraoperatively to have a higher risk of rupture based on the thinning of the wall. One cases had an atherosclerotic wall. All cases had low wall shear stress (WSS). In 90 % of cases Low WSS was able to predict the potency rupture risk in the near future. Conclusions: This study of CFD and its correlation with intraoperativefindings of the aneurysm suggested that low WSS of the aneurysm wall is associated with thin wall aneurysm and hence increased risk of aneurysm rupture. Thus CFD can be used to predict the risk of rupture of unruptured aneurysm and for planning of its treatment.
Referral Pattern to Neurosurgeons in a tertiary care teaching Hospital
Authors: Srinivas M. , Kumar S. Satish , Bola Venkata Ramya , Pal Ranabir , Gorantla Radhika , Jahnavi M. , Subramanyam B.V. , Moscote-Salazar Luis Rafael , Kumar R. Lakshman , Ghosh Amrita , Agrawal Amit 
Published: December 2018

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Background: Due to lack of pre-hospital care, direct admission of traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients to dedicated neurosurgical department remains difficult in many parts of world. Objective: The present pilot study was conducted to understand the referral pattern of patients to the neurosurgery department and to develop an algorithm to stratify the spectrum of cases as per the severity of condition and possibility of direct neurosurgical care. Materials and Methods: Details of referral patterns, demographic and clinical profile, management and outcome of consecutive TBI cases admitted in the Department of Neurosurgery were collected with predesigned proforma. Results: Of total 55 cases, 40 (73%) were males; 26 (47%) between 36-55 years age; 26 (47%) referred directly to the center; 24 (44%) self-referred; 34 (62%) referred from Emergency department; mostly (32, 58%) admitted after 12PM; 22 (40%) admitted for 16-30 days. In the analysis of investigations, 37(67%) cases had CT, 15 (27%) had MRI, 4 (7%) had X-ray, 1 (2%) undergone all three investigations, while 8 (15%) didn’t have any; mostly (42, 76%) cases were referred for the management of TBI and 38 (69%) required operative interventions. Conclusion: Our findings strongly suggest that referral of TBI cases need improvement in this part of country where hindrances delay TBI cases to reach dedicated neurological intensive care leading to delay of committed care and optimization of strategy for reduction of case fatality.
A descriptive study of cranio-cerebral injuries admitted in tertiary care center of coastal Andhra Pradesh
Authors: Sivakumar R. , Subrahmanyam B.V. , Phanindra S.V. , Munivenkatappa Ashok , Kumar S. Satish , Agrawal Amit 
Published: December 2018

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Introduction: Demographic and clinical profile of traumatic brain injury (TBI) of a particular place is very crucial for strengthening the guidelines. The details of same are scant from a tertiary institute, Nellore district. The present study aims to explore the demographic, injury and clinical aspects of cerebro-cranial injury patients from an institute setup. Methods: The study consists of two years retrospective data and one year prospective data. The study was approved by institute ethical committee. The patient data was entered on pre designed proforma that includes the desired variables. The data analysis was done using StatsDirect software. Both prospective and retrospective data was merged for analysis. Percentages for categorical data and mean values for continuous data were calculated. Results: There were total of 336 patients. Patients in age group of 21 to 50 years constituted 67% and males were four times higher than females. Nearly one fourth of patients were influenced by alcohol. Three fourth of accidents were due to road traffic accidents (RTAs) followed by falls (17%) and assault (6%). About one tenth of patients were pedestrians. One fourth of patients had associated injuries other than head and brain. On CT findings majority of patients had cerebral contusion (46%) followed by skull fracture (40%), SDH (28%) and EDH (23%). Twenty two patients died in the study period. Conclusion: Knowledge of injury and its later consequences to public is very important. Strict rules to consider safety precautions and compulsory family insurances should be encouraged. Rules to prevent paediatric drive.
Landscape valuation for planning ecotourism trails – case study
Authors: Fornal-Pieniak Beata , Długoński Andrzej 
Published: December 2018

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Landscape valuation for planning ecotourism trails - case study. Ecotourism is a type of tourism strictly connected with natural and cultural landscape values. This kind of idea of “green travel” is perfect option for people who want to relax and sightseeing rural municipalities. It is really important to design eco-tourism trails, which are very usefulness for tourists in this area. The paper is presented natural and cultural values of Piaseczno municipality. It was done landscape valorization, which are included natural and cultural elements of this area. The purpose was to distinguished the areas with the high natural and cultural landscape values for eco-tourism trail design. It was used bonitation points to assessment in scale from 1 point to 5 points. The results were presented on maps, including areas with high, medium, low and very low landscape values. It was distinguished areas with minimum 50% of the maximum number of points were considered attractive for design eco-tourism trails.
Phytotoxicity and phytogenotoxicity of soils in the area of liquidated pesticide-burial ground
Authors: Obidoska Grażyna , Karaczun Zbigniew M. , Konofalska Sara , Żarska Barbara 
Published: December 2018

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Phytotoxicity and phytogenotoxicity of soils in the area of liquidated pesticide-burial ground. First efforts to reduce the environmental risks caused by existing pesticide burial grounds were undertaken in Poland at the beginning of the 1990s. Work on their liquidation was accelerated after the adoption of the fi rst National Waste Management Plan 2006 and National Waste Management Plan 2010. In 2011 The Supreme Audit Offi ce carried out an assessment of the realisation of the plans, which revealed the negligence in monitoring of the areas of liquidated pesticide burial grounds, whilst even after the land reclamation process, the remaining contamination could still pose environmental risk. In such areas, to evaluate the impact of the mixture of potentially present toxic and genotoxic substances, higher plant bioassays are very useful. On the example of liquidated pesticide burial ground in Grójec we concluded, that after several years from the liquidation and land reclamation processes, environmental impact of this type of facility could still be perceptible. Phytogenotoxicity of soil samples, collected from the liquidated burial site and the immediate vicinity, was detected with Vicia faba Root Tip Assay.
Environmental effects of temperature rise and long periods without precipitation on soil processes – case study for southern Slovakia
Authors: Jurík Luboš , Halaj Peter , Kaletová Tatiana , Mosiej Józef , Pokrývková Jozefína , Sedmáková Miroslava 
Published: December 2018

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Environmental effects of temperature rise and long periods without precipitation on soil processes - case study for southern Slovakia. The general purpose of the article is to evaluate the environmental effects of temperature rise and long periods without precipitation on soil processes in southern Slovakia. Observed climate change (increase in average temperature) can cause changes in the fertility of the soil, especially in the direction of faster mineralization of organic matter. As an example, very accurate measurements of air temperature, rainfall and water content in the soil profile to a depth of 1 m are used. The more specific objective of the study was to evaluate the formation of soil water retention resources under high temperature conditions and over 30 days without rainfall. Based on the measured values, they were created graphs for extended period of time without precipitation. The graph shows the average daily soil moisture in each layer, which is measured at the hydrological network of stations in operation by Centre of Excellence for Integrated River Basin Management at SUA in Nitra. The final evaluation for the stations Žirany and Dolné Naštice, soil water content is showing the vulnerability of crops due to changes in water content, especially in layers from 0.3 to 0.5 m.
Inherited Epidermolysis Bullosa – A Case Report of Several Family Members in Three Generations
Authors: Vujanović Ljuba , Jovanović Marina , Golušin Zoran , Kovačić Dukić Svetlana , Jakovljević Sanja , Nišavić Miloš 
Published: December 2018

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Inherited epidermolysis bullosa (IEB) is a genodermatosis transmitted in either autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive manner. The disease is characterized by the development of blisters, erosions, scars, nail dystrophy and scalp abnormalities. Our case report has included four members of one family in three generations with manifested disease. Our 25-year-old female patient presented with a few eroded, crusted, nummular lesions localized on the dorsal plate of interphalangeal joints of fingers, elbow and knee skin, while anonychia was found on her digits. Our youngest patient (her 3.5-year-old son) presented with the lesions in the form of blisters filled with serous fluid, erosions, recent scars and atrophy. Some atrophic scars on the elbow and knee skin were found in our patient′s younger brother, aged 16. The 46-year-old mother of our female patient had nail dystrophy on her hands accompanied by the toenails absence. Pediatric geneticist created the pedigree chart which showed autosomal dominant inheritance pattern with complete expressivity and penetrance. Further diagnostics was not done because the family was not interested.
The dynamics of some physical and physico-chemical properties during composting of municipal solid wastes and biomass of energetic plants
Authors: Kałuża-Haładyn Andrea , Jamroz Elżbieta , Bekier Jakub 
Published: December 2018

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The aim of the research was to analyze the composting process with respect to changes in some physical and physicochemical properties of the organic part of municipal solid waste and willow and hay biomass mixture. The dynamics of changes in cation exchange capacity CEC values in relation to the base value of the initial materials of both tested composts were higher for municipal solid wastes compost (MSWC) compost than for willow biomass compost (WBC). The dynamics of pH changes were similar in the tested types of compost and were rather small during the process of composting, regardless of the type of organic residues and initial reaction. During composting process, the transformation of organic matter and mineral components slows down after reaching a stabilization phase.
Involuntary Unemployment in a Neoclassical Growth Model with Public Debt and Human Capital
Authors: Farmer Karl , Kuplen Stefan 
Published: December 2018

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Even more than eight decades since the publication of Keynes’ “General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money” modern macroeconomists disagree on the notion of “underemployment equilibrium” with so-called “involuntary unemployment”. While the majority of macro theorists trace involuntary unemployment back to frictions and rigidities in the adaptation of wages and output prices to market imbalances, a minority position holds that even under perfectly flexible output prices and wage rates involuntary unemployment might occur. Morishima in “Walras’ Economics” and more recently Magnani presume that contrary to the majority view aggregate investment is not perfectly flexible but governed by “animal spirits” of investors. The aim of the present paper is to integrate the Morishima-Magnani approach into a Diamond-type overlapping generations’ (OLG) model with internal public debt subsequently extended by human capital accumulation. It turns out that in spite of perfectly flexible real wage and interest rate involuntary unemployment occurs in intertemporal general equilibrium when aggregate investor sentiments are too pessimistic regarding the rentability of investment in real capital. In the model extended by human capital a higher public debt to output ratio decreases unambiguously involuntary unemployment, if initially the endogenous output growth rate is higher than the real interest rate.
Between the Back and the Front: Male Love in Humorous Tales of the Edo Period
Authors: Koch Angelika 
Published: December 2018

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The present article explores representations of male-male sexuality and eroticism in humorous tales of the Edo period. The point of departure for the discussion is the metaphor of ‘back’ and ‘front’, which delineated the sexual options available to a grown-up man, namely anal sex with males and vaginal sex with female partners. A brief preliminary overview of the custom of male love (nanshoku), which forms the unifying theme of the tales under discussion, is provided. After an introduction to the genre of Edo-period humorous tales (shōwa or kobanashi), the article centres on the depiction of male-male intercourse and eroticism in this type of literature, and argues that certain discrepancies, relevant from a gender perspective, become discernible in the respective representations of the two partners of a nanshoku relationship. It is shown how the metaphor of ‘back’ and ‘front’ is grounded in sexual practice, how it functioned and how it is employed for the achievement of a comic effect in the tales. The article then goes on to address the question of the extent to which male sexuality can be said to move ‘between the back and the front’, and some thoughts on gender and desire in the Edo period are offered.
The Kiwifruit Industry and Kiwifruit Production in Western Húnán
Authors: Meingassner Lisa 
Published: December 2018

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This article is about kiwifruit production in the north-western part of Húnán province in central China. It provides an overview of the kiwifruit industry in China and traces the development of kiwifruit production in this specific region. It presents the results of a case study conducted at Jíshǒu University in Xiǎngxī Tǔjīa and Miáo Autonomous Prefecture. Situated in a poor and economically underdeveloped area, the university concentrates on local minorities and the development of the region. It has initiated many projects to help in lifting poverty, one of them being the Kiwifruit Project, which encourages local farmers to get actively involved in kiwifruit production and processing. The paper highlights the cooperation between the academic institution, an industrial partner and government agencies in this endeavour. It addresses the problems and challenges that the establishment of a kiwifruit industry in Xiǎngxī has faced over a run of more than two decades, shows solutions based on innovation as in the form of developing new breeds or the introduction of organic farming, and evaluates the socioeconomic as well as the ecological impact the project has had on the local society and environment.
Ueno Park during Meiji Times – a Mirror of its Time: Discursive Space and Symbolic Representation of Modernity
Authors: Rasche Julia 
Published: December 2018

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With the Great Council of State‟s 16th decree, the Meiji administration introduced the neologism kōen, „public park‟, to the Japanese language and the administrative system. One of the re-named parks was today‟s Ueno Kōen, which during the Meiji period changed with regards to character and appearance. It came to house the first modern museums, the first modern zoo, and the first public library. Industrial fairs were to be held in Ueno Kōen and a train station was built, connecting the rural north with Japan‟s capital. Meiji politicians re-designed the park grounds, in which today not only institutions of education, industry and modernity are located, but the highest number of homeless people in any one place in Tōkyō is to be found.
The research question, „What kind of space was constituted in the place Ueno Kōen during Meiji time?‟ is to be answered with the discourse theory of the German sociologist Reiner Keller and the theory on the social construction of space offered by the German sociologist Martina Löw. The article will show that Ueno Park was to become a spatial representation of Japan‟s modernisation process and of the policies of „enlightenment‟ and „rich country, strong army‟, bunmei kaika and fukoku kyōhei.
Comparative Psychological Research in East Asia: An Opportunity for East Asian Studies Scholars
Authors: Linkov Václav 
Published: December 2018

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East Asian cultures are often labelled as ‘collectivistic’, ‘dialectical’ or ‘Confucian’ in comparative psychological research. This tendency is used to justify the generalisation of results found in one East Asian culture to all East Asian cultures and leads to an absence of psychological research comparing different East Asian cultures. In this paper I first show two examples of illdefined psychological constructs-Geert Hofstede’s individualism and collectivism, and Richard E. Nisbett’s and Peng Kaiping’s dialectical thinking. Then I review the content of two main psychological journals with a focus on how often results from one East Asian culture are generalised to all East Asian cultures. Finally I offer a solution to the problem of neglected research comparing psychological differences among East Asian cultures. I state that lack of diversity in research teams and the under-representation of scholars from other than English-speaking countries in teams undertaking psychological research about East Asia contribute to this process. I suggest that East Asian scholars from non-English speaking countries should persuade psychologists from their universities to engage with East Asia.
Contemporary Chinese Oil Painting Between Iconography and Iconology: A Case Study from the People’s Republic of China’s 60th Anniversary Exhibition
Authors: Egenhöfer Caterina 
Published: December 2018

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This paper seeks to analyse the iconographic and iconological significance of the 2009 exhibition Art Project concerning Important Historical Issues of the Country (Guójiā zhòngdà lìshǐ tícái měishù chuàngzuò gōngchéng). The exhibition was set up on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China and was part of a series of cultural, artistic and literary activities at that time. Created and promoted by the Ministry of Finance, Culture and Propaganda, the exhibition set out the artists’ mission as the presentation of the great history and ‘great national spirit’ (wěidà mínzú jīngshén) of the people of China and ‘the cultivation and spreading of the national spirit’ (péiyǎng hé hóngyáng mínzú jīngshén). This was realised through the media of oil painting, sculpture and traditional Chinese painting, with oil paintings, as the traditional tool of representation, taking up the biggest part of the exhibition. Based on Erwin Panofsky’s arthistorical method of the three-stage model, the text explores and displays the iconographical and iconological meaning of one representative painting: The March of the Volunteers.