bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Computer Modelling of the Rotational Moulding Process
Authors: Attaran M. T. , Wright E. J. , Crawford R. J. 
Published: July 2017

Rotational moulding appears to be a simple processing method for manufacturing hollow plastics but in fact it involves a complex interaction of many variables. During bi-axial rotation, the plastic powder moves about inside the mould and will subsequently melt and form a layer on the inside surface of the mould. Numerical modelling of this process has proved difficult. This paper reviews briefly the early attempts involving necessary simplifications and describes the results of recent research to provide a comprehensive model of the heat transfer mechanism during the process. Predictions of temperature at various locations inside the mould are presented and compared with the experimental data taken from full-scale rotomoulding equipment. Prediction of the melting behaviour of the plastic powder is also shown. The relative effects of the main process variables are described and the data are used to recommend improvements in the process.
Treatment of Upper Lip Wrinkles: A Comparison of the Sharplan SilkTouch Carbon Dioxide Laser with Ellman Radiosurgery
Authors: Rau Kimberly A. , Chew Jane , Gin Iris , Amos David Bradley , Bridenstine James B. 
Published: July 2017

Introduction: High energy pulsed, or computer-scanned, continuous-wave carbon dioxide (CO2) laser has become a popular tool for wrinkle treatment because it causes minimal thermal injury and the tissue vaporization depth can be precisely controlled. Radiosurgery for this purpose has been used to a lesser extent, but is also beneficial for the treatment of facial wrinkles. The objective of this study was to compare the effectiveness and side effect profile of the Sharplan SilkTouch CO2 laser with those of the Ellman Surgitron FFPF radiosurgery unit in the treatment of upper lip wrinkles and is, to our knowledge, the first study to compare a CO2 laser with high-frequency radiosurgery for this purpose. Methods: Twenty female subjects with moderate to severe upper lip wrinkles were randomly treated with the SilkTouch CO2 laser on one side of the upper lip and radiosurgery on the other side. Results: The average laser-treated wrinkle score (0 = none to 5 = severe) decreased from 4.05 ± 0.2 before treatment to 1.6 ± 0.23 after treatment. The average radiosurgery-treated wrinkle score decreased from 4.2 ± 0.18 to 2.6 ±0.2 after treatment. The degree to which wrinkle score improved after laser treatment compared with radiosurgery treatment was statistically significant (P < .0051). Conclusion: Treatment with CO2 laser resulted in greater improvement of upper lip wrinkles than did treatment with radiosurgery.
Pulsed Short-Wave Diathermy Restricts Swelling and Bruising of Liposuction Patients
Authors: Draper David O. , Abergel R. Patrick , Castel J. Chris , Schlaak Cindy 
Published: July 2017

Introduction: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of pulsed short-wave diathermy on the recovery of patients undergoing liposuction. Methods and Materials: Ten female patients had one thigh treated with 27.12-MHz pulsed short-wave diathermy for 20 minutes prior to surgery, 1 day and 5 days postoperatively. The contralateral thigh received no diathermy treatment. The surgeon was blinded to which thigh received the diathermy and performed liposuction evenly to both thighs. Patients' swelling, bruising, and level of pain were measured. Results: The area treated with diathermy demonstrated a significant decrease in swelling at day 1 (= 0.66 cm vs + 1.38 cm) and day 5 (–0.5 cm vs −0.1). The area treated with diathermy also resulted in significantly less bruising at day 1 (15.31 cm2 vs 18.62 cm2). Discussion: There was no significant difference in postoperative pain. Pulsed short-wave diathermy restricts and decreases swelling and bruising following liposuction surgery.
Dermatography: 10 Years of Applications as an Adjuvant Treatment after Nipple and Areola Reconstruction
Authors: Van Der Velden Eddy M. , Drost Brigitte H. I. M. , Ijsselmuiden Otto E. , Baruchin Abraham M. 
Published: July 2017

Introduction: Nipple and areola reconstruction have recently become in demand because more women are having breast surgery because of breast cancer diagnoses. Many methods for reconstructing the nipple and areola of the breast have been described and several treatment methods have been developed to improve the aesthetic results. The purpose of this paper is to describe one method, dermatography, a refined method of medical tattooing and the results obtained from this method. Materials and Methods: Over 10 years, 112 patients were treated with dermatography for nipple and areola reconstructions. Of these, 89 patients had received a unilateral reconstruction and 23 received a bilateral reconstruction. The first dermatographic treatment was given 8–12 months after the last intervention by the plastic surgeon. The average session lasted 45 minutes. Results were assessed by means of a short questionnaire. Results over time were evaluated by comparing pictures from previous sessions. Dermatography uses a modified tattooing called a dermainjector machine. Keloidectomy is the technique used to reduce keloid in postoperative scars. The needles of the dermainjector are positioned at an angle of 70–90 degrees to the scar surface. Small parts of the keloid are removed. At the same time pigmentation is performed. Results: Patients evaluated their results as satisfactory. Pigmentation over 5 years was judged to be stable with minor loss of pigment in only 6% of the patients, all of whom received radiation therapy for their cancer. Dermatography was well tolerated by the patients. None of the patients required local anesthesia. Discussion: Patients receiving total resection of their breasts are getting younger and perceiving the results as a severe deformation of their bodies. Results of reconstruction are judged very critically. We found that our patients considered the general visual aspect of the nipple and areola shape more important, and most of the patients did not consider reconstruction of the actual nipple mound to be necessary.
The 4-Dimensional Rhytidoplasty
Authors: Watson Stephen , Stone Thomas L. , Sinn Douglas P. 
Published: July 2017

Introduction: The 4-dimensional facelift is an advanced rhytidectomy technique using a combination of the subperiosteal and multiplanar/multivector facelift techniques simultaneously with CO2 and erbium:YAG laser resurfacing for maximal facial rejuvenation. The combination of these procedures produces a rejuvenation that has synergistic benefits. The facelift alone does not rejuvenate fine rhytids around the mouth and infraorbital regions. In addition, laser resurfacing does not address the rhytids caused by deeper ptotic anatomic structures, nor lines of animation. The 4-dimensional rhytidoplasty provides the ultimate in subtle release of the anatomic facial planes. This concentric release of the various anatomic planes reduces unnecessary tension and unnecessary vascular compromise on any particular layer. This results in increased safety of the technique, allows for simultaneous laser resurfacing, and gives a more natural and improved facial rejuvenation. Materials and Methods: Thirty-two patients (4 males and 28 females) underwent the 4-dimensional facelift between November 1998 and December 1999. This includes simultaneous laser resurfacing and a deep-plane multivector facelift, including an extended subperiosteal release. After all adjunctive procedures had been performed and the superficial musculoaponeurotic system had been stabilized, the redundant preauricular skin was lasered, keeping the energy densities the same, but altering the number of passes. The edges were then trimmed and submitted for histologic examination. Conclusions: The authors are not aware of any previous publications combining all the anatomic planes of the face into a single operation. It has also been the accepted dictum by various experts in the field that laser resurfacing over the undermined flap was a contraindication. However, on the basis of our experiences and results, it is our opinion that this can be done and that the clinical endpoint is safely achieved, resulting in a superior cosmetic result and an assumed increased longevity.
Breast Reduction with Tumescent Liposuction
Authors: Fulton James E. , Rahimi A. David , Abuzeni Patrick 
Published: July 2017

Purpose: Conventional breast reduction is technically difficult, produces scarring, and may result in loss of nipple sensation, possible necrosis of the areolar complex, or both. Our objective was to develop tumescent liposuction as an alternative. Materials and Methods: Patient selection was important. Patients should have large breasts but not severe ptosis. After volumetric measurement, the breasts were infused with tumescent solution. Approximately one half of the breast volume was removed with suction lipectomy by using the Giorgio Fisher cannulas. More tissue was removed from the lateral quadrants than from the medial quadrants. During the removal of the last JOO mL, the underdermis was abraded with the 2.5-mm Giorgio Fisher cannula. This loosened the dermal plexus throughout the breast area up to the clavicle. The breasts were supported during the postoperative period with Reston foam and binders. With this technique, the breasts were reduced and elevated during the postoperative period. Results: A 2.5- to 5-cm elevation of the areolar complex followed this liposculpting. No cases of loss of sensation or nipple necrosis developed. Breast reduction and areolar complex elevation were possible with superficial and deep liposculpting of the adult breast in cases of grades I and II ptosis. Conclusion: Breast reduction by liposuction provides a scarless alternative to conventional methods. It is especially useful in adolescent gigantomastia before there is significant breast ptosis.
Gandhi and “Lead, Kindly Light”
Authors: Emilsen William 
Published: July 2017

John Henry Newman and Mohandas Gandhi represent an odd coupling. Newman's popular hymn, “Lead, kindly Light”, exerted a powerful influence upon Mahatma Gandhi's spirituality and India's struggle for independence. The hymn was transmitted to Gandhi in Noncomformist circles in England and South Africa. “Lead, kindly Light” came to represent the spirit of his satyagraha campaigns against the British and Indian Governments. It also assumed an important place in Gandhi's developing understanding of religious pluralism. In my daily prayers I earnestly pray to God to lead me from untruth to truth. Isn't the same idea conveyed in “Lead kindly Light”? Gandhi to Vinoba Bhave, 10 March 1947
Salicylate Intoxication
Authors: Bender Kenneth J. 
Published: July 2017

A review of pathology, corrective measures, and incidence of salicylate poisoning is presented. A composite patient case (developed to illustrate symptomatology of salicylism) demonstrates a wide range of signs and symptoms. Subsequent discussion of supportive and corrective measures emphasizes correction of the acid-base, and fluid and electrolyte imbalance associated with salicylate poisoning. Treatment is considered within the context of both moderate and severe poisoning; recently developed and traditional procedures are reviewed.
Drug Interactions Involving Immunologic Agents Part II. Immunodiagnostic and other Immunologic Drug Interactions
Authors: Hartshorn Edward A. , Grabenstein John D. 
Published: July 2017

Part I of this series appeared in the January 1990 issue. This two-part review addresses pharmacists' need for information about immunologic drug interactions. Reports of interactions involving vaccines, immune globulins, and immunodiagnostic reagents are widely dispersed and, therefore, difficult to access. In the conclusion of this two-part article, immunodiagnostic drug interactions as well as interactions involving interferons and other biologic-response modifiers are discussed, as are epinephrine interactions that affect treatment of immunologic-induced anaphylaxis. Host factors of groups and individuals relating to the clinical significance of proposed interactions are covered, such as those involving influenza vaccine with theophylline, warfarin, or phenytoin, and other combinations. Vigilance by all pharmacists is needed to detect previously unreported immunologic drug interactions and further assess known interactions.
Correlates of HRM Practices and Organisational Commitment of Retail Employees in Delhi-NCR
Authors: Khatri Puja , Gupta Pragya 
Published: July 2017

Purpose: The advent of global players in the Indian retail sector has generated mammoth challenges for the Indian retail establishments by increasing the gap in supply and demand of talented professionals. The current article seeks to analyse the perceptions of prevalent human resource (HR) practices, such as hiring and selection, career management, learning and development, performance evaluation, management policies and grievance handling and its relationship with the commitment level of the retail sector employees. Research methodology: The data were collected from 100 respondents working in retail companies in Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) through a combination of standardised and self-constructed questionnaires including demographics. Findings: The significant discoveries of this empirical research display a highly significant and positive relationship between organisation commitment and perceptions of staffing and resource management practices ( r = 0.424, p ≤ 0.01), the perceptions of performance evaluation practices in the organisation ( r = 0.592, p ≤ 0.01) and perceptions of people management practices prevalent in the organisation ( r = 0.396, p ≤ 0.01). Research limitations/implications: First, the study sample picked for the research belonged to Delhi NCR and this study does not include the perceptions of retail employees in Tier II and Tier III cities. Second, it mainly focused on the entry-level and junior-level employees; therefore, future research should be conducted to find out its validity in the context of middle and senior management.
Marchas y contramarchas en los procesos de diversificación institucional: La experiencia universitaria uruguaya en clave comparada
Authors: Landoni-Couture Pablo 
Published: July 2017

El texto analiza cuatro iniciativas de reformas de la educación superior en Uruguay procesadas entre los años 2008 y 2014. Dos de ellas, apuntaron a reformar el marco regulatorio de la educación superior, por un lado, intentando crear una Agencia de acreditación, y por otro modificando el esquema ordenador de la educación superior privada. Las otras dos tuvieron como objeto la creación de nuevas universidades estatales. En el mismo se estudian las dinámicas de contexto que influyeron sobre los procesos de formulación y de toma de decisiones de las iniciativas, e intenta explicar las razones por las que algunos de los proyectos tuvieron éxito y otros no. Se analiza la influencia del contexto internacional en la elaboración de las propuestas de reforma y su discusión, tanto técnica como política.
Social justice debate and college access in Latin America: merit or need? The role of educational institutions and states in broadening access to higher education in the region
Authors: Villalobos Cristobal , Treviño Ernesto , Wyman Ignacio , Scheele Judith 
Published: July 2017

During the first decade of the 21st century, Latin America experienced an intense economic growth that increased access in the school system. In this context, the paper analyzes four different programs from Bolivia (Intercultural Community Indigenous Universities), Brazil (Quotas´ Law), Chile (Follow up and Effective Access to Higher Education Program) and Ecuador (Scholarship Program based on Quotas) aimed at improving the participation of marginalized students in the university from three different perspectives. First, conceptually, the paper analyzes the governance of these programs in terms of what are the institutional arrangements that define who is responsible for solving this source of inequality in higher education. Second, the study looks at the concepts of equality, fairness, merit, need and diversity behind the different initiatives presented, using the social justice debate. Thirdly, the paper uses the framework of analysis of different types of access programs to study the scope, components and arrangements of the policies. The results show a high level of heterogeneity in the characteristics and focuses of the programs, which allows to deepen the discussion on the role of access to higher education in the region.
Distrés psicológico en adolescentes víctimas de cyberbullying || Psychological distress among adolescents victims of cyberbullying
Authors: Ortega-Barón Jessica , Torralba Eva , Buelga Sofia 
Published: July 2017

Las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación se han incorporado y extendido rápidamente en nuestra sociedad. Actualmente, los niños y adolescentes acceden en edades cada vez más tempranas a los dispositivos electrónicos. A pesar de las grandes ventajas que tienen las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación, las tecnologías también pueden ser utilizadas de manera inapropiada para intimidar y molestar a los iguales, causando graves daños psicológicos en las víctimas. Desde esta perspectiva, el principal objetivo del presente estudio ha sido comprobar el distrés psicológico en una muestra de adolescentes víctimas de cyberbullying. Para ello se midieron las variables: sintomatología depresiva, estrés percibido, soledad y satisfacción con la vida. La muestra inicial estuvo formada por 1360 adolescentes, de los que se seleccionaron 194 de acuerdo con las puntuaciones en cibervictimización (43.8% varones), entre 11 y 18 años (M = 14.22, DE = 1.81). Según la intensidad de victimización de cyberbullying, los sujetos fueron distribuidos en tres grupos: leves, moderados y severos. Los resultados mostraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre las cibervíctimas severas y leves. Las cibervíctimas severas presentaron mayor sintomatología depresiva, mayor estrés percibido y menor satisfacción con la vida en comparación con las cibervíctimas leves. Estos resultados y sus implicaciones se discuten para las futuras propuestas de estrategias de prevención del cyberbullying.
Reseña del libro: Programa MUPO. Mentes Únicas || Review of the book: MUPO Program. Unique Minds
Authors: Rodríguez-Arias José Luis 
Published: July 2017

Mentes Únicas y su versión para profesores y orientadores, MUPO, son programas llenos de buenas ideas y de herramientas para docentes y familias. Ayudan a abordar las dificultades de aprendizaje en su contexto natural poniendo a colaborar a niños, familias y profesorado en la búsqueda de soluciones basadas en los recursos de todos los implicados. Tienen como fundamento la Teoría General de los Sistemas y la Teoría de las Inteligencias Múltiples. Explican de una forma sencilla y comprensible el funcionamiento cerebral y utilizan técnicas provenientes de la Terapia Sistémica Breve, como la Externalización, especialmente apropiada para las edades a las que se destina -8 a 12 años, que es la edad en la que se aprende a aprender-.
Concrete Research Poetry: A Visual Representation of Metaphor
Authors: Meyer Marcy 
Published: July 2017

In this paper, the author employs concrete research poetry as a visual representation of a metaphor analysis. Using autoethnographic methods, she explores the experiences of eight single mothers of children and young adults with mental illness. She conducts a metaphor analysis of semi-structured interview data and generates concrete poetic structures from metaphors that emerged from the data. In the process, she transforms data into art.
TRABALHO, CRISE E POLÍTICAS ASSISTENCIAIS: Análise dos impactos do programa bolsa família no índice de desenvolvimento humano brasileiro
Authors: ARAUJO JAILTON MACENA DE 
Published: July 2017

No Brasil, programas assistenciais como o Programa Bolsa Família (PBF) funcionam como instrumento de acesso aos direitos sociais que promovem uma melhoria nas variáveis que compõem o Índice de DesenvolvimentoHumano (IDH). Nesse sentido, o presente trabalho busca responder as seguintes questões: é possível depreender dos dados do IDH brasileiro aeficiência do PBF? E de que maneira a resposta a essa pergunta pode ajudar a observar a relação entre políticas assistenciais e trabalho? Pretende-se demonstrar os indícios positivos da reestruturação da assistência social, no sentido do desenvolvimento e o seu impacto no IDH brasileiro. Para tanto, utilizar-se-á dos dados empíricos no intuito de permitir a avaliação prático-teórica da correlação entre o direito à assistência social, implementado pelo Bolsa Família, e o índice de desenvolvimento humano. Desse modo, a análise empírica da repercussão socioeconômica das ações assistências do Programa Bolsa Família acabampor influenciar a demanda por trabalho, gerando uma necessidade ampla de que o Estado promova ações de enfrentamento à pobreza, especialmente no contexto hodierno de crise.
ALTERAÇÃO DO REGISTRO CIVIL DE TRANSEXUAIS: Uma análise empírica do posicionamento do TJ/RS
Authors: Flores Maicon Varella , Duro Renato Dias , Brum Amanda Netto 
Published: July 2017

A presente pesquisa propõe investigar o posicionamento do Tribunal de Justiça do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul quanto à alteração do prenome e do gênero no registro civil de sujeitos transexuais. Para isso, utilizando-se do seguinte descritor “alteração de registro civil transexual”, realizou-se um mapeamento, através da abordagem quantitativa, das decisões julgadas e publicadas entre os anos de 1985 a 2016, que versam acerca da temática analisada. Para as problematizações das categorias identitárias (DIAS, 2015) de gêneros e das sexualidades, orienta-se a partir das teorizações propostas pelos estudos culturais, em especial, de Foucault (1999, 2010, 2014) e de Butler (2003, 2012, 2015). Também, realizou-se uma etapa bibliográfica sobre a (re)construção das categorizações das identidades de gêneros e das sexualidades, interpretando-as a partir da perspectiva teórica que as estabelece inseridas nas relações de poder (Foucault, 2014) e as propõe performáticas e flexíveis, atribuindo-as potencial de fluidez (Brum & Dias, 2015). Para além de denotar a importância do reconhecimento jurídico da alteração tanto do prenome, quanto do gênero no registro civil aos transexuais, defende-se que esses corpos sejam reconhecíveiscomo humanos e, assim, sujeitos de dignidade humana, contribuindo, a partir disso, para o reconhecimento de uma construção identitária transexual efetivamente inteligíveis e reconhecíveis.