bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Imaging and locating paleo-channels using geophysical data from meandering system of the Mun River, Khorat Plateau, Northeastern Thailand
Authors: Nimnate P. , Thitimakorn T. , Choowong M. , Hisada K. 
Published: January 2018

AbstractThe Khorat Plateau from northeast Thailand, the upstream part of the Mun River flows through clastic sedimentary rocks. A massive amount of sand was transported. We aimed to understand the evolution of fluvial system and to discuss the advantages of two shallow geophysical methods for describing subsurface morphology of modern and paleo-channels. We applied Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) to characterize the lateral, vertical morphological and sedimentary structures of paleo-channels, floodplain and recent point bars. Both methods were interpreted together with on-sites boreholes to describe the physical properties of subsurface sediments. As a result, we concluded that four radar reflection patterns including reflection free, shingled, inclined and hummocky reflections were appropriated to apply as criteria to characterize lateral accretion, the meandering rivers with channel-filled sequence and floodplain were detected from ERT profiles. The changes in resistivity correspond well with differences in particle size and show relationship with ERT lithological classes. Clay, silt, sand, loam and bedrock were classified by the resistivity data. Geometry of paleo-channel embayment and lithological differences can be detected by ERT, whereas GPR provides detail subsurface facies for describing point bar sand deposit better than ERT.
Reproducibility of preoperative endoscopic injection of botulinum toxin into the sphincter of Oddi to prevent postoperative pancreatic fistula
Authors: Volk Andreas , Distler Marius , Müssle Benjamin , Berning Marco , Hampe Jochen , Brückner Stefan , Weitz Jürgen , Welsch Thilo 
Published: January 2018

AbstractBackground:A postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) is the most common and potentially life-threatening surgical complication in pancreatic surgery. One possible pharmacological treatment could be the endoscopic injection of botulinum toxin (BTX) into the sphincter of Oddi to prevent POPF. Promising data reported a significantly reduced rate of clinically relevant POPF. We analyzed the effect of BTX injection in our patients undergoing distal pancreatectomy (DP).Methods:A retrospective analysis of patients undergoing DP was performed. Patients with preoperative endoscopic injection of BTX into the sphincter of Oddi were included. The end points were postoperative outcomes including POPF. BTX patients were compared with a historical cohort and matched in a 1:1 ratio using a propensity score analysis.Results:A total of 19 patients were treated with endoscopic injection of BTX before open (n=8) or laparoscopic (n=11) DP. The median age of the patients was 67 years and the mean body mass index was 25.9 kg/m2. In median, the intervention was performed 1 day (range, 0–14 days) before the operation. There were no intervention-related complications. The incidence of POPF was not statistically different between the two groups: a clinically relevant POPF grade (B/C) occurred in 32% (BTX) and 42% (control; p=0.737). Likewise, there were no significant differences in postoperative drain fluid amylase levels, morbidity, and mortality.Conclusion:The present study could not reproduce the published results of a significant lowering of grade B/C POPF. The explanations could be the timing of BTX injection before surgery and the endoscopic technique of BTX injection. However, the conflicting results after BTX injection in two high-volume centers prompt a randomized controlled multicenter trial with trained endoscopists.
A modified quasi-boundary value method for an abstract ill-posed biparabolic problem
Authors: Besma Khelili , Nadjib Boussetila , Faouzia Rebbani 
Published: January 2018

AbstractIn this paper, we are concerned with the problem of approximating a solution of an ill-posed biparabolic problem in the abstract setting. In order to overcome the instability of the original problem, we propose a modified quasi-boundary value method to construct approximate stable solutions for the original ill-posed boundary value problem. Finally, some other convergence results including some explicit convergence rates are also established under a priori bound assumptions on the exact solution. Moreover, numerical tests are presented to illustrate the accuracy and efficiency of this method.
Experimental investigation of compression strength of ventilated corrugated citrus packaging
Authors: Pathare Pankaj B. , Berry Tarl M. , Opara Umezuruike Linus 
Published: January 2018

Abstract
Ventilated corrugated paperboard packaging is the most widely type of packaging used in postharvest handling and transportation of fresh horticultural produce, during which the package may be exposed to different environmental conditions. Ventilated packages should be designed in such a way that they can provide uniform airflow distribution without compromising mechanical integrity. This study investigated the effects of different storage conditions (−0.5°C at 90% RH; 4°C at 90% RH, 10°
C at 90% RH) on the mechanical performance of two types of ventilated packaging [‘Supervent’ (4.7% vent area) and ‘Standard’ (3.1% vent area)] used for handling citrus fruit. The effects of storage condition on moisture content of package was also studied. Standard packaging showed higher compression strength than supervent packaging, presumably due to less vent area on the package. Maximum compressive strength reduction was found at storage temperature 4°C for both packages. The compressive strength of both packages decreased with increase in moisture content.
Field-circuit analysis and measurements of a single-phase self-excited induction generator
Authors: Makowski Krzysztof , Leicht Aleksander 
Published: January 2018

Abstract
The paper deals with a single-phase induction machine operating as a stand-alone self-excited single-phase induction generator for generation of electrical energy from renewable energy sources. By changing number of turns and size of wires in the auxiliary stator winding, an improvement of performance characteristics of the generator were obtained as regards no-load and load voltage of the stator windings as well as stator winding currents of the generator. Field-circuit simulation models of the generator were developed using Flux2D software package for the generator with shunt capacitor in the main stator winding. The obtained results have been validated experimentally at the laboratory setup using the single-phase capacitor induction motor of 1.1 kW rated power and 230 V voltage as a base model of the generator.
Field-based optimal-design of an electric motor: a new sensitivity formulation
Authors: Barba Paolo Di , Mognaschi Maria Evelina , Lowther David Alister , Wiak Sławomir 
Published: January 2018

Abstract
In this paper, a new approach to robust optimal design is proposed. The idea is to consider the sensitivity by means of two auxiliary criteria A and D, related to the magnitude and isotropy of the sensitivity, respectively. The optimal design of a switched-reluctance motor is considered as a case study: since the case study exhibits two design criteria, the relevant Pareto front is approximated by means of evolutionary computing.
Physical Characteristics by Sex and Age for Custody Assistants From a Law Enforcement Agency
Authors: Lockie Robert G. , Orr Robin M. , Stierli Michael , Cesario Karly A. , Moreno Matthew R. , Bloodgood Ashley M. , Dulla Joseph M. , Dawes J. Jay 
Published: January 2018

Abstract
Lockie, RG, Orr, RM, Stierli, M, Cesario, KA, Moreno, MR, Bloodgood, AM, Dulla, JM, and Dawes, JJ. The physical characteristics by sex and age for custody assistants from a law enforcement agency. J Strength Cond Res 33(8): 2223–2232, 2019—Custody assistants (CAs) are a position within a law enforcement agency who are responsible for assisting officers with maintaining security in correctional facilities. Unlike other positions, CAs may not be required to complete physical testing before being hired. This lack of testing could influence the characteristics of CAs who attend academy training. Therefore, retrospective analysis of performance test data for 108 officers (69 men and 39 women) was conducted. The tests included: grip strength for both hands; number of push-ups and sit-ups in 60 seconds; 201-m (220 yard) and 2.4-km runs; and maximal aerobic capacity (Vo
2max) estimated from the 2.4-km run. Data were stratified by sex and age (≤24 years, 25–29 years, 30–34 years, and ≥35 years). Independent samples t tests (p ≤ 0.05) calculated differences between men and women. To compare age groups, a 1-way analysis of variance with Bonferroni post hoc was used (p ≤ 0.05). Men scored significantly higher than women in hand grip, push-ups, and sit-ups, were faster over the 201-m and 2.4-km runs, and had a higher Vo2max (p ≤ 0.001–0.024). There were no significant differences in performance tests across the age groups for either men or women. To better tolerate the rigors of physical training, female CAs should attempt to improve their fitness before the start of academy training because they often need to complete the same tasks as the male CAs. Age did not seem to influence the physical characteristics of CAs, although all CAs should attempt to develop the fitness qualities needed for their occupation.
Multimodal Encoding of Novelty, Reward, and Learning in the Primate Nucleus Basalis of Meynert
Authors: Martinez-Rubio Clarissa , Paulk Angelique C. , McDonald Eric J. , Widge Alik S. , Eskandar Emad N. 
Published: January 2018

Associative learning is crucial for daily function, involving a complex network of brain regions. One region, the nucleus basalis of Meynert (NBM), is a highly interconnected, largely cholinergic structure implicated in multiple aspects of learning. We show that single neurons in the NBM of nonhuman primates (NHPs;n= 2 males;Macaca mulatta) encode learning a new association through spike rate modulation. However, the power of low-frequency local field potential (LFP) oscillations decreases in response to novel, not-yet-learned stimuli but then increase as learning progresses. Both NBM and the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex encode confidence in novel associations by increasing low- and high-frequency LFP power in anticipation of expected rewards. Finally, NBM high-frequency power dynamics are anticorrelated with spike rate modulations. Therefore, novelty, learning, and reward anticipation are separately encoded through differentiable NBM signals. By signaling both the need to learn and confidence in newly acquired associations, NBM may play a key role in coordinating cortical activity throughout the learning process.SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTDegradation of cells in a key brain region, the nucleus basalis of Meynert (NBM), correlates with Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease progression. To better understand the role of this brain structure in learning and memory, we examined neural activity in the NBM in behaving nonhuman primates while they performed a learning and memory task. We found that single neurons in NBM encoded both salience and an early learning, or cognitive state, whereas populations of neurons in the NBM and prefrontal cortex encode learned state and reward anticipation. The NBM may thus encode multiple stages of learning. These multimodal signals might be leveraged in future studies to develop neural stimulation to facilitate different stages of learning and memory.
Quel genre de savoirs? Epistémologies féministes et (dé)construction des connaissances
Authors: Dayer Caroline 
Published: January 2018

L’objectif de cette contribution vise à interroger la construction des savoirs et leurs conditions de production au prisme des épistémologies féministes. Autrement dit, elle se penche sur le genre de savoirs et le genre des savoirs. L’explicitation des ancrages théoriques et de la démarche méthodologique débouche sur l’analyse empirique qui se base sur des entretiens de recherche semi-directifs. Les résultats mettent en évidence la façon dont les savoirs peuvent être neutralisés, désincarnés, éclipsés et soldés. L’articulation entre le caractère androcentré du travail scientifique et les injonctions néolibérales a des répercussions non seulement sur la façon dont les savoirs sont conçus (concevoir au sens d’envisager et au sens d’élaborer) mais également sur les personnes qui les fabriquent, sur l’amenuisement de la pensée critique et sur le renforcement des inégalités. En guise de perspective, la fonction émancipatoire des connaissances est inscrite dans un cadre plus général de justice sociale.
Evaluation of self care behaviours, medication and dietary compliance of patients with heart failure
Authors: Akdeniz Sengul 
Published: January 2018

In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the self-care behaviors, dietary and medication compliance of patients with heart failure.The study was conducted as a cross-sectional sampling study between April and August 2016. After identifying the clinical diagnosis and treatment, 120 patients who were diagnosed with HF were included in the study. Data were obtained by using personal information form, Turkish versions of the European Heart Failure Self-care Behavior Scale (EHFScBS), Beliefs about Medication Compliance Scale and Beliefs about Dietary Compliance Scale for patients with HF. The mean score on EHFSc BS was found to be 31.20± 8.05. Benefit and barrier subscale mean scores were found to be 26.11 ± 4.23 and 13.09 ± 3.5 for dietary compliance and 20.44 ± 2.7 and 22.36 ± 3.8 for medication compliance, respectively. According to the results of the study ıt was found that there was a moderate relationship between self-care behaviors and dietary compliance (r=0,538,p<0,05) benefits and medication compliance (r=0,420, p<0,05 ) benefits. Keywords: The European Heart Failure self care scale; medication compliance; dietary compliance; heart failure.
Web-based health education in pediatric nursing
Authors: Guven Serife Tutar 
Published: January 2018

The internet, which provides the access, share and communication information of people worldwide and is regarded as a revolution, has an increasingly important role in health education, research and applications. Health professionals search for new ways to facilitate and improve the provision of effective health education to individuals and communities. The developments in computer and internet technologies and high priority of finance for nursing studies in technological terms lead researchers to develop, use and test different types of web-based initiatives. In addition, a large amount of quality evidence that shows the success of health education attempts carried out on the web draws the attention of health professionals responsible for providing health education. This study aims to analyze web-based health education and provide health professionals with a point of view regarding its use in pediatric nursing. Keywords: Web-based education; pediatric nursing; health education
Family caregiver's support for Jordanian kidney transplantation recipient
Authors: Mohammed Hussein Jassim 
Published: January 2018

This review led to know the impact of home care-giving program for relatives giving consideration to incessantly sick relative customer, to distinguish a few elements that influence mind giving. A semi test configuration was directed on customers who were visit the doctor's facility or wellbeing community for development or taking perpetual prescriptions in Babylon city, form 12 March to 22 May 2014 including an intercession and control bunches. A four-week follow-up appraisal was performed in every gathering. The specimen of study was taken incidentally from (60) families who had endless sickness or more seasoned customers in various financial and instructive level. The mean period of members was (35.2) with SD (6.83) (70.5) percent had just an elementary school level of training, (69.7) per penny were hitched and (76.5) per penny had kids. The members indicated little score with respect to learning around (46.7 percent) and also poor practice they had (41.7 percent). The review prescribes an instructive program for family parental figures are critical to upgrade the capacity of minding outside healing center. The review prescribed to instruct relatives with family guardian program which had exceedingly critical amongst mediation and control bunch after pre-posttest of support for kidney transplant patient. Keywords: Family caregiver; kidney transplantation.
The effect of mobbing on organizational culture and organizational justice perception of nurses
Authors: Ekici Dilek 
Published: January 2018

Feeling of insecurity and restlessness caused by mobbing behaviors, which nurses have faced, create an extremely stressful and tense environment. Therefore, fair behaviors exhibited by nurse managers affects directly culture perception of employees. This cross-sectional and descriptive study was planned to determine the effects of on organizational culture, justice perception and mobbing experienced by nurses working in hospital. Nurses, who were working in two private hospitals in Ankara, were included in the study. After the explanation about the purpose and method of the study, a written application was made to each of the hospitals, where the study would be conducted. After the permissions had been obtained, the data collection process began. The response rate was 74%; the data obtained from 125 nurses of hospital A and 169 of B were included in the analysis. Variables of the study were organizational justice, mobbing at workplace and organizational culture. Causal relationships between variables were tested using Structural Equation Modeling. Critical n-value related to the model was calculated as 162.85.There was a significant negative relationship between mobbing and culture, which were exogenous and endogenous latent variables, respectively (-0.50). Likewise, there was a significant negative relationship between mobbing and justice, which was an endogenous latent variable (-0.34). Also, there was a significant positive relationship between justice perception and organizational culture. Mobbing and justice perception, which were independent latent variables, were found to explain 0.43 of organizational culture, which was the endogenous latent variable. In accordance with structural equation modeling, the theoretical model of the study was found to be within statistically acceptable limits.Mobbing behavior nurses had faced, was found to have adverse effects on organizational culture and justice perception. Attitudes and behaviors of managers at workplace are highly important to ensure a peaceful and fair work environment. Managers should be aware of mobbing behavior exhibited at workplace, and should display the attitudes and behaviors which will prevent mobbing. Keywords: Mobbing; organizational justice; organizational culture.
The effects of occurrence and frequency of nursing studentsâ€™ confrontation of death on their attitudes towards death
Authors: Danaci Esra 
Published: January 2018

This study was conducted as a descriptive study aiming at determining the effects of the facing death situation and frequency of nursing students on their attitudes towards death.The research was carried out between October 10 and October 21, 2016 with the participation of 233 students who were currently studying in the nursing department of the Faculty of Health Sciences. The data were collected by the 25question questionnaire form prepared by the researchers and determined the demographic characteristics of the students and their attitudes towards death using the Death Attitude Profile-Revised (DAP-R) Scale. As the total scores obtained on the scale increased, it is considered that a more negative attitude is developed towards death. For the data assessment, percentile estimation, Levine test, One Way ANOVA, Tukey test, Mann Whitney U test, and Kruskall Wallis test were used. The present study demonstrated that of the students, 46.4% loved their profession, 59.7% preferred their profession willingly, 36.5% lost a first-degree relative previously, 65.7% faced death situation during clinical practices, 60.1% avoided from facing with the relatives of the deceased individual, and only 21.5% found herself/himself sufficient for understanding the patientsâ€™ relatives. The median score of DAP- -161.00), the median score the -72), the median score of the Escape Acceptance subdimension -32), and tha relationship was found amongthe DAP-R scores of the students and their sociodemographic and occupational characteristics and facing death situations (p <0.05). Considering that a negative attitude toward death was developed as the total score of the scale increased, this study revealed that the students did not develop any negative attitudes towards death. Keywords: Nursing, student, death, attitude, frequency of facing death.
Trends in Health Insurance and Type Among Military Veterans: United States, 2000–2016
Authors: Zelaya Carla E. , Nugent Colleen N. 
Published: January 2018

Objectives. To describe long-term national trends in health insurance coverage among US veterans from 2000 to 2016 in the context of recent health care reform. Methods. We used 2000 to 2016 National Health Interview Survey data on veterans aged 18 to 64 years to examine trends in insurance coverage and uninsurance by year, income, and state Medicaid expansion status. We also explored the current proportions of veterans with each type of insurance by age group. Results. The percentage of veterans with private insurance decreased from 70.8% in 2000 to 56.9% in 2011, whereas between 2000 and 2016 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care coverage (only) almost tripled, Medicaid (without concurrent TRICARE or private coverage) doubled, and TRICARE coverage of any type tripled. After 2011, the percentage of veterans who were uninsured decreased. In 2016, low-income veterans in Medicaid expansion states had double the Medicaid coverage (41.1%) of low-income veterans in nonexpansion states (20.1%). Conclusions. Our estimates, which are nationally representative of noninstitutionalized veterans, show marked increases in military-related coverage through TRICARE and VA health care. In 2016, only 7.2% of veterans aged 18 to 64 years and 3.7% of all veterans (aged 18 years or older) remained uninsured.
Medicaid Expansion and Infant Mortality in the United States
Authors: Bhatt Chintan B. , Beck-Sagué Consuelo M. 
Published: January 2018

Objectives. To explore the effect of Medicaid expansion on US infant mortality rate. Methods. We examined data from 2010 to 2016 and 2014 to 2016 to compare infant mortality rates in states and Washington, DC, that accepted the Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion (Medicaid expansion states) and states that did not (non–Medicaid expansion states), stratifying data by race/ethnicity. Results. Mean infant mortality rate in non–Medicaid expansion states rose (6.4 to 6.5) from 2014 to 2016 but declined in Medicaid expansion states (5.9 to 5.6). Mean difference in infant mortality rate in Medicaid expansion versus non–Medicaid expansion states increased from 0.573 (P = .08) in 2014 to 0.838 in 2016 (P = .006) because of smaller declines in non–Medicaid expansion (11.0%) than in Medicaid expansion (15.2%) states. The 14.5% infant mortality rate decline from 11.7 to 10.0 in African American infants in Medicaid expansion states was more than twice that in non–Medicaid expansion states (6.6%: 12.2 to 11.4; P = .012). Conclusions. Infant mortality rate decline was greater in Medicaid expansion states, with greater declines among African American infants. Future research should explore what aspects of Medicaid expansion may improve infant survival.