bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Providing Patients with Implantable Cardiac Device Data through a Personal Health Record: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Daley Carly , Chen Elizabeth , Roebuck Amelia , Ghahari Romisa , Sami Areej , Skaggs Cayla , Carpenter Maria , Mirro Michael , Toscos Tammy 
Published: January 2018

Background Patients at risk for sudden cardiac death or having suffered cardiac arrest may receive an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). This device provides monitoring and therapy for life-threatening heart rhythms. Remote monitoring of ICDs has decreased the time between abnormal heart rhythm events and clinic follow-up. Currently, the data transmitted from the device are reviewed and stored by the clinic, but patients do not have access to the data. While connecting patients directly with their ICD data has potential to enhance engagement in their care and improve health outcomes, patient attitudes and perceptions about receiving ICD data have not been explored.
Objective This research is the first demonstration of delivering ICD data to patients through a personal health record (PHR) using a novel technical framework. The objective of this study was to use a PHR interface as a technology probe to explore patients' experiences with directly receiving their ICD data from remote monitoring.
Methods We enrolled 21 patients with an ICD undergoing remote monitoring at a large outpatient cardiology clinic in Indiana, United States. Participants received their ICD data from remote monitoring through a PHR over 3 months. In-depth, semistructured interviews were conducted at 3 months and analyzed using thematic analysis.
Results Participants were 36 to 86 years old, mean age (SD) of 67 (14) years, predominately male (76%), and white (95%). Key themes were ICD questions and concerns, experiences with remote monitoring, PHR use, and feedback about the ICD data summary. The findings showed that overall, patients desired information that provides reassurance, is easy to understand, and is presented in a meaningful way.
Conclusion Sharing ICD data from remote monitoring requires adequate context and scaffolding to support patient understanding. Engaging patients with information that is useful and valuable to them through a PHR may require appropriate and individualized tailoring of information.
Modelling hydrologic impacts of light absorbing aerosol deposition on snow at the catchment scale
Authors: Matt Felix N. , Burkhart John F. , Pietikäinen Joni-Pekka 
Published: January 2018

Abstract. Light absorbing impurities in snow and ice (LAISI) originating from
atmospheric deposition enhance snowmelt by increasing the absorption of
shortwave radiation. The consequences are a shortening of the snow duration
due to increased snowmelt and, at the catchment scale, a temporal shift in
the discharge generation during the spring melt season. In this study, we present a newly developed snow algorithm for application in
hydrological models that allows for an additional class of input variable:
the deposition mass flux of various species of light absorbing aerosols. To
show the sensitivity of different model parameters, we first use the model as
a 1-D point model forced with representative synthetic data and investigate
the impact of parameters and variables specific to the algorithm determining
the effect of LAISI. We then demonstrate the significance of the radiative
forcing by simulating the effect of black carbon (BC) deposited on snow of a
remote southern Norwegian catchment over a 6-year period, from September 2006
to August 2012. Our simulations suggest a significant impact of BC in snow on
the hydrological cycle. Results show an average increase in discharge of 2.5,
9.9, and 21.4 %, depending on the applied model scenario, over a 2-month
period during the spring melt season compared to simulations where radiative
forcing from LAISI is not considered. The increase in discharge is followed
by a decrease in discharge due to a faster decrease in the catchment's
snow-covered fraction and a trend towards earlier melt in the scenarios where
radiative forcing from LAISI is applied. Using a reasonable estimate of
critical model parameters, the model simulates realistic BC mixing ratios in
surface snow with a strong annual cycle, showing increasing surface BC mixing
ratios during spring melt as a consequence of melt amplification. However, we
further identify large uncertainties in the representation of the surface BC
mixing ratio during snowmelt and the subsequent consequences for the snowpack
evolution.
Determinantes que inciden en la calidad de rendimiento académico de los estudiantes de ingeniería
Authors: Navarro Hudiel Sergio Junior , Blandón Navarro Sandra Lorena 
Published: January 2018

Los factores determinantes del rendimiento académico para las instituciones educativas representan un proceso complejo. Muchos de los aspectos abordados en el presente ensayo hacen referencia a la interacción multidimensional entre elementos de carácter personal, institucional, socio económico así como tecnológico. Esta revisión destaca la importancia del análisis y evaluación del rendimiento académico para los formados en la ingeniería y la necesidad de evaluar los niveles de empleabilidad que permitan valorar el aporte de las instituciones de educación superior en su entorno, pudiendo así realizar políticas tanto a corto, mediano y largo plazo que permitan aumentar las posibilidades para el empleo de sus estudiantes. Las acciones estratégicas propuestas deberán de incluir el vínculo de las universidades con los distintos sectores que dinamizan las economías de modo que en conjunto pueden resolverse problemáticas a nivel empresarial, local y nacional que se traduzca en elementos importantes del desarrollo local.
Conflictos y relaciones en los equipos de trabajo de las organizaciones
Authors: Gutierrez Taniuska 
Published: January 2018

El artículo tiene como objetivo mostrar algunas reflexiones en torno a los conflictos que se presentan dentro de los equipos de trabajo. Haciendo una observación en las distintas actitudes y acciones de los integrantes de grupos de trabajo, surge la gran inquietud de saber por qué hay tanta fricción en las relaciones interpersonales; quizás sea parte de la competitividad nata del ser humano o simplemente se involucran otros factores aún no valorados ni reconocidos a la hora de comprender y contratar al talento humano, como lo son las habilidades sociales que posee cada quién para resolver conflictos, dar su opinión y saber defender la razón por encima de su ego
Agua virtual y desarrollo sostenible
Authors: Ambrogi Román Rosario 
Published: January 2018

El presente artículo trata un tema bastante novedoso, es la conceptualización e importancia económica del análisis del Agua Virtual, para introducir en la discusión académica la sostenibilidad del capital natural, y como sabemos El Agua es un recurso natural de vital importancia tanto como un insumo es los principales procesos productivos, así como también elemento esencial para mantener la vida, por tanto debe ser considerado uno de los principales componentes del capital natural de una nación, y debemos analizar su uso racional, su reposición y conservación para garantizar la sostenibilidad de la estructura económica. Por tanto su contenido está enfocado en aspectos conceptuales para comprender a que nos referimos cuanto escuchamos sobre el Agua Virtual, cuál es la relación y diferencia entre este concepto y la huella hídrica?. Como podemos cuantificarla y porque es importante hacerlo. Aquí se presente un pequeño ejercicio sobre la base lo que se requiere de agua para producir algunos rubros que ocupan un lugar considerable dentro de la estructura productiva, que nos permite sentarnos a reflexionar sobre que estamos haciendo para garantizar el uso de los recursos hoy y en el futuro.
Importancia de conservar la calidad y transparencia del record crediticio
Authors: Fonseca Zavala Arellys Belen , Jarquin Icabalceta Frania Valeska , Núñez Castillo Yarlen Alli 
Published: January 2018

El presente estudio tiene como objetivo revelar información referente al record crediticio y la importancia de conservar la excelencia de este. Se llevó a cabo una encuesta tomando una muestra de 36 personas, las preguntas están relacionados al record crediticio. Mediante los resultados obtenidos se concertó que la mayor proporción de los encuestados consideran importante conservar un excelente historial de crédito para obtener futuros beneficios financieros, en su mayoría préstamos y financiamiento de viviendas, sin embargo desconocen la incidencia del record crediticio en el ámbito laboral. El record crediticio es un elemento fundamental en las finanzas de aquellas personas que manejan un papel de cliente dentro de las instituciones financieras. Su manejo y mejoramiento irá en dependencia de la administración de los ingresos y la cultura de pago, como también de una guía de información que se tenga con respecto al cumplimiento de sus obligaciones y las consecuencias que podría tener a nivel social, socioeconómico e incluso educativo.
Experiencia de la Dolarización en El Salvador
Authors: Nicaragua Solórzano Alexis Abraham 
Published: January 2018

Durante la elaboración del siguiente escrito, se evidenciaron ciertos comportamientos y tendencias que captaron especialmente la atención, entre los cuales figuró el incremento en la brecha comercial (Déficit de las exportaciones netas), la poca rotación del dólar en la compra de bienes y servicios, y la estabilidad macroeconómica en ciertos sectores de la esfera económica; Además, de la alta dependencia del Salvador de las políticas implementadas en Estados Unidos. El análisis de los diversos sectores abarcados en este escrito provee al lector una idea clara sobre el verdadero impacto de una dolarización, en una economía en vías de desarrollo como lo es la del Salvador
Análisis del desempeño laboral de los graduados universitarios desde su propia perspectiva. Estudios en Lengua y Literatura Hispánicas de la Facultad de Educación e Idiomas de la UNAN-Managua
Authors: Cruz-Díaz Rocío , Cuadra Baquedano Nora 
Published: January 2018

En este artículo, la autoría presenta las evidencias investigadoras interesadas en la evaluación institucional obtenidas de una sección del estudio titulado: Desempeño y satisfacción laboral de los graduados de la carrera de Lengua y Literatura Hispánicas de la Facultad de Educación e Idiomas de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, Managua, entre el 2009-2013. El objeto del estudio, a nivel general, es abordar la valoración y análisis que manifiestan los graduados y empleadores sobre tres grandes factores: la satisfacción, el desempeño laboral y el perfil profesional de los graduados. En este estudio, por considerarlo uno de los ejes vertebrales de la investigación, se ofrecen los resultados referidos al desempeño laboral de la población en estudio. La muestra está conformada por 174 graduados a quienes se les aplicó un cuestionario diseñado en escala Likert, utilizando categorías excluyentes, nominales e ítems de escala, en los que se les pide valoren su satisfacción ante su formación y su puesto de trabajo, su desempeño laboral y las características esenciales de su perfil profesional. El instrumento fue autoadministrado y respondido tanto por vía correo electrónico, como de manera directa. De acuerdo con los resultados obtenidos en el análisis de datos estadísticos mediante el programa SPSS V 21, un porcentaje muy alto (90%) de los graduados encuestados se encuentra empleado en el área para la cual fueron formados (docencia en diferentes niveles de la educación), los graduados valoran muy positivo su desempeño laboral, no obstante, consideran que deben fortalecerse ciertas habilidades que les permitan desempeñar mejor su profesión.
Confirmatory factor analysis and psychometric properties of the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale−30 (RCADS-30) in clinical and non-clinical samples
Authors: Piqueras Jose Antonio , Pineda David , Martin-Vivar María , Sandín Bonifacio 
Published: January 2018

Abstract: The 30-item shortened version of the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS-30) is a self-report instrument to assess symptoms of anxiety and depressive disorders. This study examined the factor structure, reliability, and construct validity of the RCADS-30, based on a sample of children and adolescents in clinical and community settings. Results provide evidence for (a) the six factors of the scale (separation anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and major depressive disorder), (b) reliability (alpha and omega), and (c) convergent and discriminant validity against self-report and clinical interview criteria. The RCADS-30 demonstrated sound psychometric properties and that it is a suitable instrument to assess depression and anxiety disorder symptoms. Based on established cut-off scores, the scale also showed adequate capacity to differentiate emotional disorders from other mental disorders or the absence of diagnosis.Resumen: Análisis factorial confirmatorio y propiedades psicométricas de la Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS-30) en muestras clínicas y no clínicas. La versión abreviada de 30 ítems de la Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS-30) es un instrumento de autoinforme para evaluar síntomas de los trastornos de ansiedad y depresivos. Este estudio examinó la estructura factorial, la fiabilidad y la validez de constructo de la RCADS-30 en una muestra de niños y adolescentes procedentes de muestras clínicas y comunitarias. Los resultados aportan evidencia sobre (a) los seis factores de la escala (trastorno de ansiedad de separación, trastorno de ansiedad generalizada, trastorno de pánico, fobia social, trastorno obsesivo-compulsivo, y trastorno depresivo mayor), (b) fiabilidad (alfa y omega), y (c) validez convergente y discriminante sobre autoinformes y entrevista clínica. La RCADS-30 demostró poseer buenas propiedades psicométricas y ser adecuada para evaluar los síntomas de los trastornos de ansiedad y depresivos. Sobre la base de puntos de corte establecidos, la escala mostró adecuada capacidad para diferenciar los trastornos emocionales de otros problemas mentales o la ausencia de diagnóstico.
High School Pupils’ Academic Achievement, Self-regulation (Locomotion and Assessment), and Psychological Well-Being
Authors: Garcia Danilo , Jimmefors Alexander , Adrianson Lillemor , Mousavi Fariba , Rosenberg Patricia , Archer Trevor 
Published: January 2018

Background: Education plays an important role on a personal level because it is related to personal control, a healthy lifestyle, greater income, employment, interpersonal relations, and social support (Mirowsky & Ross, 2003). Self-regulation is the procedure implemented by an individual striving to reach a goal and consists of two inter-related strategies: (1) the identification of the desired out-come and the appraisal of procedures to reach the desired goal (i.e., assessment), and (2) the selection between available approaches to reach the goal and the commitment to the chosen approaches until the goal is reached (i.e., locomotion) (Kruglanski et al, 2000). Self-regulation plays an essential role in academic achievement (Kruglanski et al 1994, 2000). Psychological well-being is a multi-faceted concept composed of six different intra-personal characteristics that describe the fully functional individual (Ryff, 1989). These factors are: positive relationships with others, self-acceptance, environmental mastery, autonomy, purpose in life, and personal growth. We aimed to study the relationship between academic achievement and self-regulation and psychological well-being in Swedish high school pupils.
Method: Participants were 160 Swedish high school pupils (111 boys and 49 girls) with an age mean of 17.74 (sd = 1.29). We used the Assessment and Locomotion Scales (Kruglanski et al., 2000) to measure self-regulation and Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being Scales short version (Clark et al., 2001) to measure well-being. Academic achievement was operationalized through pupils’ final grades in Swedish, Mathematics, English, and Physical Education. The courses take place during either one or two semesters and the grading scale ranges from F = fail to A = pass with distinction.
Results: Final grades in Swedish were positively related to two psychological well-being scales: self-acceptance and personal growth; and to the self-regulation strategy of assessment. Final grades in Mathematics were positively related to three psychological well-being scales: self-acceptance, autonomy, and personal growth; and also to assessment. Final grades in English were positively related to one psychological well-being scale: personal growth; and also to assessment. Final grades in Physical Education were positively related to four psychological well-being scales: environmental mastery, self-acceptance, autonomy, and personal growth; and also to the self-regulation strategy of locomotion.
Conclusions: A profile consisting of assessment orientation combined with self-acceptance and personal growth leads to the best study results. This understanding is important when supporting pupils in achieving the best possible results in school and thus lay the formation for a continued successful life.
In a fit of pique: Analyzing microbial ChIP-Seq data with Pique
Authors: Neches Russell Y , Facciotti Marc T , Seitzer Phillip M , Wilbanks Elizabeth G 
Published: January 2018

While numerous effective peak finders have been developed for eukaryotic systems, we have found that the approaches used can be error prone when run on high coverage bacterial and archaeal ChIP-Seq datasets. We have developed Pique, an easy to use ChIP-Seq peak finding application for bacterial and archaeal ChIP-Seq experiments. The software is cross-platform and Open Source, and based on only freely licensed dependencies. Output is provided in standardized file formats, and may be easily imported by the Gaggle Genome Browser (Bare et al. 2010) for manual curation and data exploration, or into statistical and graphics software such as R (R Core Team 2013) for further analysis. The software is available under the BSD-3 license, and tutorial and test data are included with the documentation.
http://github.com/ryneches/pique.
SKIMMR: Facilitating knowledge discovery in life sciences by machine-aided skim reading
Authors: Novacek Vit , Burns Gully APC 
Published: January 2018

Background: Unlike full reading, 'skim-reading' involves the process of looking quickly over information in an attempt to cover more material whilst still being able to retain a superficial view of the underlying content. Within this work, we specifically emulate this natural human activity by providing a dynamic graph-based view of entities automatically extracted from text. For the extraction, we use shallow parsing, co-occurrence analysis and semantic similarity computation techniques. Our main motivation is to assist biomedical researchers and clinicians in coping with increasingly large amounts of potentially relevant articles that are being published ongoingly in life sciences.
Methods: To construct the high-level network overview of articles, we extract weighted binary statements from the text. We consider two types of these statements, co-occurrence and similarity, both organised in the same distributional representation (i.e., in a vector-space model). For the co-occurrence weights, we use point-wise mutual information that indicates the degree of non-random association between two co-occurring entities. For computing the similarity statement weights, we use cosine distance based on the relevant co-occurrence vectors. These statements are used to build fuzzy indices of terms, statements and provenance article identifiers, which support fuzzy querying and subsequent result ranking. These indexing and querying processes are then used top construct a graph-based interface for searching and browsing entity networks extracted from articles, as well as articles relevant to the networks being browsed.
Results: We provide a prototype (called SKIMMR) that generates a network of inter-related entities from a set of documents which users may explore through our interface. When a particular area of the entity network looks interesting to a user, the tool displays the documents that are most relevant entities currently shown in the network. We present this as a methodology for browsing a collection of research articles. To illustrate the practical applicability of SKIMMR, we present examples of its use in the domains of Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Parkinson's Disease. Finally, we describe a methodology for automated experimental evaluation of SKIMMR instances. The method uses formal comparison of the graphs generated by our tool to relevant gold standards based on manually curated PubMed, TREC challenge and MeSH data. The results of experiments performed on three different instances of SKIMMR show that the presented method for machine-aided skim reading outperforms state of the art tools like PubMed regarding focused browsing and informativeness of the browsing context.
Conclusions: In preliminary trials, sample users find new, interesting and non-trivial facts with the tool. Our evaluation showed a high potential of the presented work for facilitating knowledge discovery in life sciences.
The Potential for Metamorphic Thermal Pulses to Develop During Compaction‐Driven Fluid Flow
Authors: Tian Meng , Ague Jay J. , Chu Xu , Baxter Ethan F. , Dragovic Nora , Chamberlain C. Page , Rumble Douglas 
Published: January 2018

AbstractCompaction‐driven fluid flow below the brittle‐ductile transition may be a means of transporting fluids during metamorphism. In particular, when a decompaction weakening mechanism is introduced to account for the rock viscosity reduction due to fluid overpressures, channeling instabilities evolve into high‐porosity/permeability fluid conduits that focus mass and energy transfer. In this study, we consider a crustal rheology that accounts simultaneously for upward‐increasing viscosity and decompaction weakening to examine the nucleation and evolution of fluid channelization in two dimensions (2‐D). The model shows that plume‐shaped flow patterns can develop on time scales as short as 104 years, during which the plume tails act as fluid conduits and the plume heads act as fluid dispersion zones near the brittle‐ductile transition. Collection of fluids into conduits is accomplished by a basal fluid catchment zone characterized by strong lateral fluid pressure gradients but low porosity/permeability. Relatively narrow ranges of viscous activation energy (∼100 kJ mol−1) and decompaction weakening factor (∼10−4) are constrained if the fluid conduits are of kilometer scale in width. Significant thermal excursions (∼65 °C) can be induced if a high flow rate, potentially from rapid intermittent dehydration, is realized within channels. Moreover, if the focused fluids emanate from external anomalously hot sources (e.g., magma intrusion), thermal pulses (>100°C), and steep lateral temperature gradients (>50°C km−1) can be generated. Given the focusing efficiency estimated from our 2‐D compaction model, simple 3‐D modeling further shows that tubular conduits have the potential to cause thermal pulses >200°C within 104 years.