bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Contemporary Assessment of the Disease Burden of Sinusitis
Authors: Bhattacharyya Neil 
Published: July 2018

Background The objective of this study was to determine the disease burden of sinusitis relative to other medical conditions. Methods The adult sample of the National Health Interview Survey for calendar years 1997 to 2006 was analyzed, extracting 1-year prevalence data for the disease conditions sinusitis, hay fever, peptic ulcer, acute asthma, and chronic bronchitis. Disease burden data for emergency room visits, general and specialist visits, health care spending, and workdays lost were also extracted. The influence of each disease condition on disease burden variables was statistically determined. Comparisons among outcomes variables were conducted across disease conditions to determine their relative economic and health care impacts. Results Adult patients were studied (313,982; mean age, 45.2 years). The 1-year disease prevalences were: sinusitis (15.2%), hay fever (8.9%), ulcer (2.4%), acute asthma (3.8%), and chronic bronchitis (4.8%). Patients with sinusitis were significantly more likely to: visit the emergency room (22.7% versus 17.4%, p < 0.001), spend greater than $500/year on health care (55.8% versus 45.0%, p < 0.001), and see a medical specialist (33.6% versus 22.3%, p < 0.001), than those without sinusitis. Patients with sinusitis missed an average of 5.67 workdays per 12 months versus 3.74 workdays for those without (p < 0.001). The number of workdays lost with sinusitis was similar to that of acute asthma (5.79 workdays, p > 0.05), and health care spending with sinusitis was significantly greater than that of ulcer disease, acute asthma, and hay fever (p < 0.004). Conclusions Sinusitis imparts a significant disease burden both within and outside of the health care system that is comparable with or exceeds that of other conditions commonly thought to be more serious.
House-Dust Mite Nasal Provocation: A Diagnostic Tool in Perennial Rhinitis
Authors: Chusakul Supinda , Phannaso Chuntima , Sangsarsri Saengduan , Aeumjaturapat Songklot , Snidvongs Kornkiat 
Published: July 2018

Background In perennial allergic rhinitis (PAR), the skin-prick test (SPT) is a good diagnostic tool to identify the specific allergens. A nasal provocation test (NPT) is used to identify allergens and to confirm the diagnosis. The aim of this study was to determine the optimal cutoff values of symptom and peak nasal inspiratory flow (PNIF) changes after dust-mite NPT for predicting PAR. We also studied the relationship of the changes of symptoms in NPT and the wheal size of SPT. Methods One hundred five patients with perennial rhinitis underwent the NPT to Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and the SPT. The NPT was assessed by changes in symptoms and PNIF. The optimal cutoff values of the symptoms score and PNIF changes after the NPT for predicting the SPT were determined using a receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. The relationship of the wheal sizes of SPT and the changes from the NPT were analyzed. Results Forty-eight patients had a positive SPT to D. pteronyssinus, of whom 33 patients had a positive NPT by increases of the symptom score. Twenty patients had a positive NPT by decreases of PNIF. The area under the ROC curve was 0.85 for symptom score changes and it was 0.612 for PNIF changes. There was a significant correlation between the wheal size of the SPT and symptom changes in the NPT. Conclusion Nasal provocation is a valuable test to confirm the diagnosis of D. pteronyssinus allergy, especially when the wheal from the SPT is small. The symptom change after the house-dust mite NPT is better than the PNIF change for predicting the PAR.
Risk of Stroke among Patients with Rhinosinusitis: A Population-Based Study in Taiwan
Authors: Wu Chin-Wen , Chao Pin-Zhir , Hao Wen-Rui , Liou Tsan-Hon , Lin Hui-Wen 
Published: July 2018

Background Research has found evidence that chronic inflammation may promote atherosclerotic disease. The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that rhinosinusitis is a risk factor for stroke. Methods This prospective cohort study comprised patients recorded on the Taiwan Longitudinal Health Insurance Database 2005 (LHID2005) who had received a diagnosis of rhinosinusitis (n = 53,653) between January 1, 2004 and December 31, 2005. A control group (1:4) drawn from the same database was matched for age and gender (n = 214,624). Each patient was followed up using data entered until the end of 2006. Cox proportional hazard regressions were performed to evaluate the hazard ratios (HRs) after adjusting for potential confounding factors. Results We found that patients with rhinosinusitis were more likely to suffer strokes than the control population, after adjusting for potential confounders (adjusted HR, 1.39; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.28∼1.50). The HR of stroke was 1.39 (95% CI, 1.28∼1.51) for acute sinusitis patients, and 1.34 (95% CI, 1.04∼1.74) for chronic sinusitis patients. Conclusion Both acute and chronic sinusitis are risk factors or markers for stroke that is independent of traditional stroke risk factors. Further research in this important area of epidemiology is warranted.
Prediction of Delays in Construction Projects in Algeria
Authors: Roumeissa Salhi , Karima Messaoudi , Souad Sassi Boudemagh 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
Project construction has never been a simple act, because it is conditioned by specific constraints of cost, time, quality, and it includes a degree of uncertainty. So, time is a vital aspect by which project success is judged; for this purpose, deadline compliance is a paramount question in project construction. In Algeria, delay has invaded the majority of projects. Therefore, it is necessary to give more importance to time management to reach the stage of projects success. As saying goes, “you can’t manage what you do not measure”; the quantification or the prediction of delays appears necessary to arrive at a good mastery and a better management of time. The objective of this paper is to quantify the probability of delays in construction projects. For this reason, data from 30 public projects has been collected, and then categorized into 4 groups according to their types: school groups, college, high school, administrative buildings and economic infrastructures. Subsequently, the simple linear regression method is used to develop prediction model for the public projects in Algeria; to enable managers and practitioners to predict possible delays. This prediction is intrinsic to minimize the risks, to widen the field of reflection and especially to increase the chances of project success.
Interim Management and Organizational Support: Applications for the Human Resource Professional
Authors: Sterneck Dm Robert S. 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
Interim management is a situation that virtually every leader will encounter at least once in their career. On an organizational level, unplanned vacancies may occur for a variety of reasons including personnel rotations, illness, organizational re-structuring, or performance. While the situation is common, most organizations approach interim leadership on an ad-hoc basis and do not have the structures or support systems in place to effectively manage interim leadership needs. This article distills and integrates interim leadership research into an assessment approach and application across managerial levels and organizational types. This approach serves as an avenue for the Human Resource practitioner to understand, develop, and adapt organizational policy and support systems to prepare for interim management needs.
How to Incorporate Corporate Social Responsibility into DNA of the Companies?
Authors: Sahin Ayse 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
In my presentation I would like to treat corporate social responsibility (CSR) from a legal perspective and especially discuss how to achieve an effective application of the CSR codes and principles. In this respect I would like to discuss solution proposals such as emphasizing compliance programs or certification systems and especially the question how CSR principles could be regulated by legislations with binding character, as hard law instruments. This is also mentioned as the ultimate goal of the CSR in the summary of European Commission’s Multi-Stakeholder Forum “The ultimate goal of CSR should be to embed social responsibility into DNA of companies, rendering it absolete through normative compliance”. Corporate Social Responsibility, is an approach that companies should conduct their business in a responsible and fair way and that they should take responsibility of their impact on society. CSR, has different pillars such as sustainability, environment, human rights, investment, public procurement etc… Among all these different subsectors, I will treat the applicability of the CSR principles mostly from the sustainability perspective. Since CSR has so many different facets and propose a general policy of good conduct rather than concrete specific rules and legal provisions, stays as a vague concept and need to be defined and concretized. CSR has no description and is not regulated in the national codes and legal systems. However, there are a lot of regulations, guidelines and standards prepared by international authorities and organizations and the European Commission.
Contribution of the Cointegration Theory to the Study of the Volatility of Financial Markets: Case of the Casablanca Stock Exchange
Authors: Sifouh Nabil , Oubal Khadija , Bayoud Sara 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to highlight the long-term relationship between stock prices and dividends for a sample of companies listed on the Casablanca Stock Exchange between 2002 and 2016 using the cointegration theory especially its developments in panel data. Our results show that prices are more volatile than dividends, which rejects the possibility of their anticipation by the dividend discount model under the assumption of efficient markets.
A Study on the Dynamic Relationship between Wealth Gap and Economic Growth in China
Authors: He Yugang 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
With the economic globalization, the relationship among all countries has become more and more closed (this phenomenon is often called “global village”). The wealth also flows more freely than that of before in the world. Due to this, there is a better improvement in our everyday life. But it also raises many livelihood issues such as the wealth gap. At present, the wealth gap problem has become one of the biggest serious problems in each country, especially, in the developing countries. Because of this, quantities of scholars and economists spare no effects to explore the dynamic relationship between wealth gap and economic growth. In this, this paper sets China who is the biggest developing country in the world with bigger wealth gap as an example. The annual time series data from 1980 to 2016 is applied to analyze the dynamic operating mechanism between wealth gap and economic growth in China. All datum are sourced from the National Bureau of Statistics of the People’s Republic of China. Using the vector error correction model to conduct an empirical analysis, the dynamic operating mechanism between them will be fully understood. Then, the results of this empirical study will provide some ideas as reference for China’s government to settle the wealth gap.
Measuring Sustainability of a Tourist Destination: Applying the Delphi Method to Build a System of Indicators
Authors: Abdelmajid Charrass , Mina Elgraini 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
Today, measuring sustainability level of a tourist destination is one of the main obstacles to achieve sustainable tourism (Zamfir & Corbos, 2015). Indeed, sustainability assessment remains a difficult task because of subjectivity unavoidable in this process (McKercher, Mak, & Wong, 2014). Moreover, destination stakeholders’ find the scientific methods very sophisticated and often incomprehensible. In this context, it is necessary to develop new instruments theoretically solid and feasible to measure the sustainable development of a tourist destination. Indeed, identification and measurement are the main unresolved problems of sustainable development because of the difficulties arising from the ill-defined nature of sustainability concept and the diversity of tourism stakeholders in a tourist destination (Farsari & Butler, 2007). The conflict of interest of stakeholders and the simplicity induced by this approach can cut the role of indicators to marketing argument without impacting the sustainability of the destination (Rajaonson and Tanguay, 2010). As a result, the Delphi method is an alternative approach that fills the inadequacies of the two previous approaches. It involves submitting indicators from the consensual policy process to scientist’s evaluation to assess their relevance and applicability. The present paper proposes an alternative method of measuring sustainability of a destination; it presents the results of a Delphi survey conducted at local level of destination to measure the tourism transition towards sustainability. The results of these expert surveys highlight the list of indicators used for sustainable development monitoring; it is both recognized by the experts and acceptable destination’s stakeholders.
Gender Differences in Health Self-Perception in Older Adults in Primary Health Care in Brazil
Authors: de Lima Saintrain Maria Vieira , Pinheiro Cleoneide Paulo Oliveira , de Amorim Rosendo Freitas , de Sousa Araújo Santos Zelia Maria , Santos Flaviano da Silva , Frota Mirna Albuquerque , Vieira-Meyer Anya Pimentel Gomes Fernandes 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
The men-to-women ratio shows that women outnumber men, and aging-related aspects signal differences between older men and older women, confirming gender-based differences in aging. Our study aimed to foster discussion on gender and its consequences for health, considering the perceived and self-reported health of older people attending primary health care facilities. We carried out a quantitative descriptive cross-sectional study in the city of Fortaleza, Ceará, Northeastern Brazil, with people aged 60 or older who were individually interviewed using a questionnaire addressing sociodemographic data (age, gender, marital status, income, education), systemic health (self-reported diseases), oral health and perceived general health (ipresent and past year health status). Participants were 821 older people whose age ranged from 60 to 100 years, with a mean of 69.7 years. There was a predominance of women (n=580; 70.6%). Participants presented low levels of education and income. Women were 1.3 times more likely to present systemic diseases and 1.5 times more likely to use medications compared with men. Women were more edentulous and presented more soft tissue problems than men. There were no differences in self-perceived general health and past year health status among the participants. The participants’ self-reported health status revealed women are at an increased risk of getting sick, thus demonstrating gender-based inequalities in health among older adults. Public health policies need to improve people's access to primary care, especially in disadvantaged socioeconomic classes. Strategies should include financial support for health, retirement and social security policies to diminish gender-based inequalities in health.
PEMURNIAN MINYAK GORENG BEKAS MENGGUNAKAN ADSORBEN BIJI ALPUKAT TERAKTIVASI
Authors: Fitriani Fitriani 
Published: July 2018

Abstract This research had been conducted in the use of avocado seed powder (Persea americana Mill) as an adsorbent to reduce peroxide and free fatty acids of the used cooking oil. The aim of this research was to determine the best activator of avocado seed powder as an adsorbent to reduce peroxide and free fatty acids of the used cooking oil. This research used the variation of activators, consist of hydrochloric acid (HCl), citric acid (C6H8O7), sodium chloride (NaCl) and sodium hydrogen phosphate (Na2HPO4) solutions. The result showed that the best activator of avocado seed powder by HCl which gave the highest free fatty acid reduction was 0,26%. Meanwhile, the best activator of avocado seed powder by C6H8O7 which gave the highest peroxide value reduction was 1,8 Meq/Kg . These results had qualified as the maximum limits of SNI cooking oil were 0.3% for the concentration of free fatty acids and 2 Meg/kg for the peroxide value of cooking oil. Keywords: adsorbent, avocado seed powder, used cooking oil
PENERAPAN METODE PEMBELAJARAN TUTOR SEBAYA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN AKTIVITAS DAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA DI SMA NEGERI 9 PONTIANAK
Authors: Rosanti Diana 
Published: July 2018

Abstract This study aims to determine the improvement of student activity and learning outcomes in the system of linier equations of three variables using peer tutoring methods. Form of research is classroom action research consists of two cycles. Each cycle stage consists of planning, implementation, observation and reflection. Data collection was obtained by direct observation and test. Subject are students of class X (Sosial science) 1 SMAN 9 Pontianak. Based on the results of research, it can be concluded that learning by peer tutoring methods can improve the activity and learning outcomes of students. This is marked by the increase of student activity average starting from cycle I of 2.96 (good category) to 3.51 (very good category) in cycle II with percentage increase of 58.33%. There is an increase because the tutor understands the material and has a good emotional level towards his friend. In line with the ability possessed by the tutor and the ability of the teacher in managing the learning, there is a significant increase of the test results given. At the pre cycle the percentage of students' completeness of 26.32% increased by 28.95% to 55.26% in cycle I. Similarly in cycle II there was an increase in learning outcomes by 31.58% from 55.25% in cycle I to 86.84% in cycle II. In accordance with the research indicator that the success of this study is seen from 80% of students complete with minimal standart is 75, so this research is said to be successful and stopped in cycle II. Keywords : Peer Tutoring Methods, Activity, Learning Outcomes
Investigation of the Impact of Calcinations Temperature on the Properties of Ba Doped HfO2 Nano-rods
Authors: Manikantan J. , Ramalingam H. B. , Shekar B. Chandar 
Published: July 2018

Barium doped hafnium oxide nanoparticles were synthesized by an easy co-precipitation method. FTIR analysis and EDX investigation shows the purity and stoichiometric composition of hafnium oxide nanoparticles. XRD investigation exhibit the as synthesized nanoparticles are amorphous in nature and calcined barium doped hafnium oxide nanoparticles have the monoclinic phase structure with the mean crystallite size was around 15 nm. TEM analysis shows the development of crystalline Nano-rods. The Nano-rod formations signify the possibility of its use in applications of sensor. Ultra violet visible spectroscopy investigation shows that the band gap of the nanoparticles is noticed between 5.4 -5.14 eV. The visible and NIR of barium doped hafnium oxide nanoparticles indicated high reflectance, which may possibly be employ as an antireflection coating in solar cells applications and high absorbance ultra violet region signify the viability of make use of the prepared nanoparticles could be used in Opto-electronic device applications.
Late results of embolization of a portal hepatic vein branches in patients, suffering extended hepatic tumors
Authors: Kotenko O. G. , Kondratiuk V. A. , Korshak O. O. , Fedorov D. O. , Hrynenko O. V. , Gusev A. V. , Popov O. O. , Grygorian M. S. 
Published: July 2018

Objective. To analyze late results of preoperative embolization of the portal hepatic vein branches (EPHVB) in patients, suffering extended hepatic tumors and extremely border-like small calculated residual hepatic volume(CRHV).
Маterials and methods. From 2004 to 2014 yr the extended hepatic resection (HER) was performed in 285 patients, to whom EPHVB was applied (the main group), аnd in 353 patients as well, but without endovascular preparation (control group). In both groups dynamics of laboratory indices, structure of complications and lethality, late survival were studied.
Results. In the main group a trustworthily lower rate of an acute hepatic insufficiency and connected with a lower postoperative lethality - accordingly 2.3 and 4.6%, comparing with a control group - 9.3 and 8.8%, were suggested. The laboratory data dynamics have witnessed a lesser intensiveness of postoperative hepatocytolysis and lesser degree of the hepatic synthetic function lowering in the main group, what have confirmed a better functional adaptation of hepatic residual in patients, to whom preoperative EPHVB was applied.
Conclusion. Preoperative EPHVB permits to lower the postoperative complications and lethality rate in patients, suffering hepatic tumors, due to better functional adaptation of hepatic residual.
SUPLEMENTASI TEPUNG KULIT KAYU MANIS DAN DAUN PEGAGAN DALAM PAKAN TERHADAP KANDUNGAN KOLESTEROL DAN ANTIOKSIDAN TELUR PUYUH (
Authors: Sunarno Sunarno , Djaelani Muhammad Anwar 
Published: July 2018

ABSTRACTCholesterol in eggs become constraints limiting consumption eggs by the part of community. The purpose of this study was to find supplement formula in cinnamon bark and leaf pegagan to produce low quail eggs cholesterol and rich in antioxidants. The method used in this study was a complete randomized design consisting of eight treatments with three replications. Eight such treatments, including controls, standard feeds supplemented with cinnamon bark flour 5% and 10%, standard feeds supplemented with pegagan leaf flour 5% and 10%, standard feeds supplemented with flour from cinnamon bark and pegagan leaf (5%:5%, 5%:10% and 10%:5%). The results showed that supplementation of flour from cinnamon bark and pegagan leaf in the feed can increase body weight, egg weight and antioxidant content of egg yolk but decrease the amount or productivity of egg and yolk cholesterol content of quail eggs. Supplementation of flour from cinnamon bark in the feed with concentration 5% or a combination of flour from cinnamon bark-pegagan leaf with ratio 5%:10% gived the best influence on some parameters observed. Low cholesterol and rich in antioxidants can provide solutions to meet the needs of animal protein and improve the quality of public health. Keywords: antioxsidants, cholesterol, cinnamon bark, pegagan leaf, quail eggs ABSTRAKKolesterol dalam telur burung puyuh menjadi kendala pembatasan konsumsi masyarakat terhadap telur puyuh. Tujuan penelitian ini mencari formula suplemen dalam pakan berbahan kulit kayu manis dan daun pegagan dan menghasilkan telur puyuh rendah kolesterol dan kaya antioksidan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah rancangan acak lengkap yang terdiri atas 8 perlakuan dengan 3x ulangan. Delapan perlakuan tersebut, meliputi kontrol, pakan yang diberi suplemen tepung kulit kayu manis 5% atau 10%, pakan yang diberi suplemen tepung daun pegagan 5% atau 10%, pakan yang diberi suplemen tepung kulit kayu manis dan pegagan (5%:5%, 5%:10% atau 10%:5%). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa suplemen tepung kulit kayu manis dan daun pegagan dalam pakan dapat meningkatkan bobot tubuh, bobot telur, dan kadar antioksidan kuning telur namun menurunkan jumlah/produktivitas telur dan kadar kolesterol kuning telur pada puyuh. Suplemen tepung kulit kayu manis dalam pakan dengan konsentrasi 5% atau kombinasi tepung kulit kayu manis-daun pegagan dengan rasio 5%:10% memberi pengaruh terbaik terhadap beberapa parameter yang diamati. Telur puyuh rendah kolesterol dan kaya antioksidan dapat memberi solusi terhadap pemenuhan kebutuhan protein hewani dan peningkatan kualitas kesehatan masyarakat. Kata kunci: antioksidan, kolesterol, kayu manis, pegagan, telur puyuh