bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Cytomegalovirus Retinitis Outcomes in HIV-Infected and Non–HIV Patients at a Tertiary Care Center
Authors: Orlin Anton , Nadelmann Jennifer , Gupta Mrinali , Patel Sarju , D’Amico Donald J. , Chan R. V. Paul , Artis Amanda , Kiss Szilárd 
Published: January 2017

Purpose: To describe cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis outcomes in HIV-infected and non–HIV patients at a tertiary care center. Participants: Twenty-six eyes from 20 patients with active CMV retinitis were included in this study. Patients were immunocompromised due to HIV or secondary to immunosuppressive therapy for malignancy and organ transplantation. Methods: This is a retrospective, observational study of patients with newly diagnosed active CMV retinitis. The main outcomes included the incidence of visual acuity loss, the loss of visual acuity to 20/200 or worse, and the loss of 3 lines of vision or more. Secondary outcomes included the identification of risk factors for these visual results and the development of various complications such as retinal detachment (RD) and cataract formation. Results: In all, 51.9% (n = 14) of eyes lost vision from baseline at most recent follow-up and 34.6% (n = 9) lost 3 lines or more of vision, 34.6% (n = 9) of the eyes lost significant vision at most recent follow-up and had a final vision of 20/200 or worse, and 22.73% of phakic eyes underwent cataract surgery, whereas 23.1% (n = 6) of eyes developed RD. Patients presenting with a CD4+ T-cell count <100 cells/µL were more likely to lose vision when compared to those presenting with a count >100 cells/µL ( P = .0440). Although not statistically significant, patients who were immunocompromised due to HIV were less likely to lose 3 or more lines of vision ( P = .1881) and less likely to have a final visual acuity of 20/200 or worse ( P = .1881), when compared to patients who were immunocompromised due to other reasons. There was also a nonsignificant trend for eyes affected by a larger area of CMV retinitis at baseline (>25%) to have a final visual acuity of 20/200 or worse when compared to eyes with CMV retinitis involving <25% of the total retina ( P = .089). We did not detect trends or associations between any other risk factors tested and visual outcomes. We did not identify an association between HIV status and baseline area or zone affected by CMV retinitis. Conclusions: Our cohort demonstrated that CMV retinitis remains a vision-threatening problem among patients who are immunocompromised due to HIV or other conditions. Immunocompromised patients are still at a significant risk of vision loss and complications from CMV retinitis and should be managed by a multidisciplinary team of physicians. In the immediate future, improved therapies are necessary to achieve immune recovery in patients, particularly for those remaining chronically immunosuppressed.
Erythromycin-Induced Ototoxicity: Case Report
Authors: Fayed Desouky F. , Dahmash Nabil S. 
Published: January 2017

Objective: To report a case of erythromycin-induced ototoxicity and to discuss the occurrence of this event. Case Summary: A 26-year-old woman was admitted to the medical intensive care unit with a two-day history of progressive shortness of breath, high-grade fever, cough, and pleuritic chest pain. Arterial blood gases on room air showed severe hypoxemia, and a chest X-ray revealed right lower-lobe infiltrates. Provisional diagnosis was atypical pneumonia, for which erythromycin lactobionate 1 g q6h iv was administered. All other chronic medications were maintained at the same dosage and frequency. All laboratory work remained stable. After 36 hours, the patient developed sensorineural hearing loss. Erythromycin was stopped immediately. After 24 hours, there was subjective improvement of hearing, with complete return to pretreatment levels in 72 hours. Discussion: A review of the literature showed only 40 reported cases of reversible ototoxicity, mainly with high dosages of erythromycin (4 g/d). Conclusions: High-dose erythromycin therapy can cause reversible sensorineural hearing impairment. Treatment with erythromycin 4 g/d should be reserved for immunosuppressed patients with Legionnaires' disease and patients with Legionella endocarditis. Patients should have a baseline audiogram and regular monitoring for subjective evidence of sensorineural hearing loss, and the drug should be discontinued if ototoxicity is suspected.
System of Criteria for Monitoring of Property and Financial Situation of the Company
Authors: Арасланов  , Araslanov Tagir 
Published: February 2017

The article considers the application of the system of criteria, including the analysis of the dynamics of net
profi t, valuation and creditworthiness of the company, in order to implement continuous monitoring of its property and
fi nancial situation. Th e role of the proposed approach for the detection and prevention of negative facts in fi nancial and
economic activity of the enterprise and the development of appropriate adjustments and measures aimed at strengthening
its position in the market is noted.
New Zealand palliative care nurses experiences of providing spiritual care to patients with life-limiting illness
Authors: Walker Hannah , Waterworth Susan 
Published: January 2017

Background:Internationally it is recognised that providing spiritual care is essential to reduce spiritual distress, particularly in patients who are facing a life-limiting illness.Aim:This study sought to explore palliative care nurses experiences providing spiritual care to their patients who are facing a life-limiting illness.Method:This study used a qualitative approach: interviews took place with nine nurses working across three hospices in New Zealand in 2013.Findings:Nine palliative care nurses participated in the study. Their average age was 53 years and palliative care experience ranged from 3–22 years, with an average of 9 years. The narrative descriptions of nine palliative care nurses were demonstrated under the categories of the assessment of spiritual needs: recognition of spiritual distress, provision of spiritual care and documentation of spiritual care. Additionally, eight sub-categories: individuality and respect; connection; love and compassion; meaning, touching and presence; communication; divine-related spiritual care provision and referral; death preparation and post-modern spiritual care were identified under the category of provision of spiritual care.Conclusion:There are challenges in identifying and defining spiritual distress and there is complexity in the provision of spiritual care. However, for the nurses in this study, focusing on the individual patient and developing a relationship that enabled the patient's unique spiritual needs to be met was highly valued. Creating a culture where nurses, and other health professionals involved in the patient's care, share their experiences of spiritual care provision and discussion about how this can be documented is needed.
Keakuratan Prediksi Inflow Waduk Dengan Neraca Air Waduk
Authors: Wulandari Dyah Ari , Budieny Hary , Kurniani Dwi 
Published: February 2017

Dalam perhitungan inflow waduk sering digunakan persamaan neraca air waduk yang menggunakan data seri laporan harian operasi waduk, evaporasi dan curah hujan diwaduk, dan lengkung H-V-A waduk. Pada pengamatan data series laporan harian operasi waduk dan pengukuran kapasitas tampungan waduk, dapat terjadi kesalahan yang disebabkan karena kesalahan faktor manusia maupun faktor alat, hal ini akan menyebabkan kesalahan pula pada besarnya inflow waduk yang dihasilkan. Lebih lanjut di dalam perencanaan, data series inflow waduk ini diperlukan sebagai input pada pemodelan optimasi operasi waduk dan sedimentasi waduk, sehingga keakuratan datanya sangat diperlukan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengevaluasi tingkat akurasi penggunaan neraca air waduk dalam memprediksi inflow waduk. Untuk mengetahui tingkat akurasi dilakukan dengan membandingkan antara inflow waduk dari anak sungai hasil pengukuran dan hasil hitungan dengan persamaan neraca air waduk. Kemudian dilakukan variasi periode pengukuran dan kurva H- V-A yang digunakan. Berdasarkan penelitian yang dilakukan maka pada periode perhitungan yang lebih lama menghasilkan tingkat error yang lebih kecil. Pemakaian kurva waduk yang berbeda menghasilkan inflow yang berbeda. Tingkat error yang didapat masih cukup besar, diatas 30 %, sehingga perhitungan inflow waduk dari anak sungai dengan menggunakan metode neraca air waduk kurang akurat. [Title: Accuracy of Reservoir Inflow Prediction Using Reservoir Water Balance] In the calculation of reservoir inflow often used reservoir water balance equation using the data series of daily reports reservoir operation, evaporation and precipitation, and H-V-A curve. In observation of the data series of daily reports of reservoir operation and measurement of reservoir storage capacity, the errors may occur due to human error factor and factor appliance. This will cause an error on the reservoir inflow generated. Further, in the planning, this series data of reservoir inflow is required as input to the modeling of reservoir operation optimization and reservoir sedimentation, so the accuracy of the data are required. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of the reservoir water balance accuracy rate in predicting inflow. To determine the level of accuracy, the effort is done by comparing the inflow tributary reservoirs of measurement and the count with the reservoir water balance. Then perform variations of the measurement period and curves H-V-A is used. Based on the research conducted in the period longer calculation produces a smaller error. The different H-V-A curve results in the different inflow. Error rate obtained is still quite large, above 30%, so the calculation of tributary inflow reservoirs using reservoir water balance method is less accurate.
The β-Flatness Condition in CR Spheres
Authors: Gamara Najoua , Hafassa Boutheina 
Published: January 2017

Abstract
This work is an adaptation of one of the methods based on the variational critical points at infinity theory of Abbas Bahri [1, 3, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] to the Cauchy–Riemann settings. Following Gamara [24], we give new existence results for the Kazdan–Warner problem on Cauchy–Riemann spheres, whereas multiplicity results will be discussed in a forthcoming paper. Using algebraic topological methods and the theory of critical points at infinity, we provide a variety of functions which can be realized as the scalar curvature for these manifolds.
Children’s images of HIV/AIDS in Uganda: What visual methodologies can tell us about their knowledge and life circumstances
Authors: Becker-Zayas Ava , Kendrick Maureen , Namazzi Elizabeth 
Published: January 2017

AbstractIn this study we draw on three analytic frameworks (Goffman 1981.Forms of talk. Philadelphia, PA: University of Pennsylvania Press; Rose 2007.Visual methodologies: An introduction to the interpretation of visual materials. London: Sage; Warburton 1998. Cartoons and teachers: Mediated visual images as data. In John Prosser (ed.),Image-based research: A sourcebook for qualitative researchers, 252–262. London: Routledge) to explore how multilingual children in a rural Ugandan primary school use visual and linguistic modes to create billboards messages about HIV/AIDS. Although HIV/AIDS education is required curriculum in public schools, and outside of the classroom students are exposed to various national public service announcements (e. g., on radio and television, and as billboards), there are still considerable cultural barriers that hinder open discussions between children and their teachers and parents about HIV/AIDS-related issues. Our findings suggest that communicating the complex language of HIV/AIDS prevention requires students in this cultural context to go beyond the linguistic mode and draw upon the visual in order to achieve a fuller range of socio-affective expression, and conceivably, to affect change by reaching a variety of audiences on multiple levels of human meaning making. Implications for literacy educators in multilingual contexts, where pressing social issues intersect with culturally sensitive or otherwise “unspeakable” topics, indicate that the visual offers a less institutionalized and culturally-laden space for children to synthesize the messages in their environments and their own relationship to them.
Fans, decision problems and generators of free abelian ℓ\ell-groups
Authors: Mundici Daniele 
Published: January 2017

Abstract
Let

t
1

,
…
,

t
n

{t_{1},\ldots,t_{n}}

be

ℓ

{\ell}

-group terms in the variables

X
1

,
…
,

X
m

{X_{1},\ldots,X_{m}}

.
Let

t
^

1

,
…
,

t
^

n

{\hat{t}_{1},\ldots,\hat{t}_{n}}

be their associated piecewise homogeneous linear functions.
Let G be the

ℓ

{\ell}

-group generated by

t
^

1

,
…
,

t
^

n

{\hat{t}_{1},\ldots,\hat{t}_{n}}

in the free m-generator

ℓ

{\ell}

-group

𝒜
m

{\mathcal{A}_{m}}

.
We prove:
(i) the problem whether G is

ℓ

{\ell}

-isomorphic to

𝒜
n

{\mathcal{A}_{n}}

is decidable;
(ii) the problem whether G is

ℓ

{\ell}

-isomorphic to

𝒜
l

{\mathcal{A}_{l}}

(l arbitrary) is undecidable;
(iii) for

m
=
n

{m=n}

, the problem whether

{

t
^

1

,
…
,

t
^

n

}

{\{\hat{t}_{1},\ldots,\hat{t}_{n}\}}

is a free generating set is decidable.
In view of the Baker–Beynon duality, these theorems yield recognizability and unrecognizability results for the rational polyhedron associated to the

ℓ

{\ell}

-group G.
We make pervasive use of fans and their stellar subdivisions.
Tandem hetero-Diels–Alder-hemiacetal reaction in the synthesis of new chromeno[4′,3′:4,5]thiopyrano[2,3-d]thiazoles
Authors: Lozynskyi Andrii , Matiychuk Vasyl , Karpenko Olexandr , Gzella Andrzej K. , Lesyk Roman 
Published: January 2017

Abstract
Novel rel-(5aR,6R,11bS)-6-hydroxy-3,5a,6,11b-tetrahydro-2H,5H-chromeno[4′,3′:4,5]thiopyrano[2,3-d][1,3]thiazole-2-ones were synthesized via tandem hetero-Diels-Alder-hemiacetal reaction of 5-(2-hydroxybenzylidene)-4-thioxo-2-thiazolidinones and α,β-unsaturated aldehydes. The stereochemistry of cycloadditions was confirmed by NMR spectra and a single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis.
Zwischen Nationalisierung und Universalisierung. Narrative und Funktionen der britischen und der französischen Geschichtswissenschaft im Vergleich (1919–1939)
Authors: Friedrichs Anne 
Published: January 2017

Zusammenfassung
Seit einigen Jahren nimmt das Interesse an einer Zusammenführung der geschichtswissenschaftlichen Traditionen unter Berücksichtigung konkurrierender Richtungen und ihrer diskursiven, institutionellen und politischen Zusammenhänge deutlich zu. Die Gründe hierfür sind vielfältig und liegen nicht zuletzt in den laufenden Bemühungen um eine Neukonzeption der akademischen Geschichtsschreibung in Verbindung mit den viel debattierten Prozessen der „Globalisierung“ und „Europäisierung“. In diesem Zusammenhang divergieren die Positionen über die Bedeutung der Nation und des Nationalstaats als Bezugspunkte für die europäischen Geschichtswissenschaften insbesondere für die Zeit vor 1945. Vor dem Hintergrund dieser Auseinandersetzungen, aber auch im Hinblick auf die fortwährende Präsenz geschichtlicher „Meistererzählungen“ soll der vorliegende Aufsatz zu einem Verständnis der Konstruktionsprinzipien der leitenden Erzählungen der britischen und der französischen Historiographie sowie zur Reflexion einer von einigen Fachvertretern wahrgenommenen und beanspruchten Funktion beitragen. Im britischen wie im französischen Fall boten Historiker in den rund fünfzehn bis zwanzig Jahren nach dem Ersten Weltkrieg Sinnkonstruktionen an, die sich keineswegs ausschließlich auf die Nation und den Nationalstaat richteten. Vielmehr lagen ihren Erzählungen Prinzipien, Normen und Verfahren wie Freiheit, Partizipation, soziale Verantwortung, Ausgleich der Interessen oder Erziehung zum Bürger zugrunde, die sie teils als partikulares, teils als universalistisches Wissen konturierten. So zeigt sich nicht nur, dass die Traditionsbildung in größerem Maßstab eine Rolle in manchen europäischen Historiographien schon vor 1945 spielte. Auch lassen sich in beiden Fällen mehrere nebeneinander bestehende Richtungen erkennen, deren Vertreter sich immer auch zu imperialen Fragen und Prozessen in Übersee positionierten und Kompetenzen von außen zum Teil einbezogen.
Drawing the plurilingual self: how children portray their plurilingual resources
Authors: Melo-Pfeifer Sílvia 
Published: January 2017

AbstractSocial representations have a deep impact on how societal multilingualism, individual plurilingualism, and plurisemiotic resources are described, reported, and accepted. Traditionally, two perceptions of the relationship between languages in plurilingual minds have been prevalent: the juxtaposed and the interdependent representation. A third perspective has recently emerged, reporting more dynamic and plurisemiotic communicative practices. We will analyze the most frequent patterns children use to represent their linguistic resources through visual narratives and how these representations fit into those perspectives. Our analysis evinces the dominance of more traditional representations of plurilingual resources as the sum of features from several clearly separated languages. However, some productions already point out at more supple and flexible possibilities of arranging linguistic resources. Finally, we provide some clues about the development of linguistic curricula designed for plurilingual children engaged in Heritage Language classes, and we discuss epistemological issues regarding the analysis of multimodal plurilingualism and complex plurilingual practices.
Passively Q-switched Erbium-Doped Fiber Laser based on Graphene Oxide as Saturable Absorber
Authors: Mansoor A. K. W. , Ahmed Hamida Belal , Eltaif Tawfig , Ismail E. I. , Kadir N. A. A. , Khan Sheroz , Harun S. W. 
Published: January 2017

Abstract
In this paper, passively Q-switched fiber laser is demonstrated and the laser output energy is stabilized by using 2.4 m Erbium-doped fiber laser (EDFL) with a graphene oxide used as saturable absorber (GO-SA). According to the experimental results in the Q-switched configuration, the laser cavity emits a wavelength centered at 1,558.75 nm, and by inserting the GO-SA into EDFL cavity, hence, the laser output energy around 1.68 nJ with an FWHM pulse width of 2.3 µs at 123.5 kHz was achieved.
On the tangent model for the density of lines and a Monte Carlo method for computing hypersurface area
Authors: El Khaldi Khaldoun , Saleeby Elias G. 
Published: January 2017

Abstract
Methods to estimate surface areas of geometric objects in
3D are well known. A number of these methods are of Monte Carlo type,
and some are based on the Cauchy–Crofton formula from integral geometry.
Employing this formula requires the generation of sets of random lines that
are uniformly distributed in 3D. One model to generate sets of random lines
that are uniformly distributed in 3D is called the tangent model (see
[4]). In this paper, we present an extension of this model to
higher dimensions, and we examine its performance by estimating hypersurface
areas of n-ellipsoids. Then we apply this method to estimate surface areas
of hypersurfaces defined by Fermat-type varieties of even degree.
US Interstate Underground Trade Flow: A Gravity Model Approach
Authors: Wiseman Travis , Walker Paul 
Published: January 2017

AbstractIn this paper we model interstate trade in US shadow economies using a traditional gravity model, updated to control for factors that encourage (discourage) underground exchange among formal sector trading partners. Using data on interstate trade flow from the US Census Bureau, and a unique dataset measuring US state-level shadow economy size, we develop a first-ever estimate of interstate underground trade flow (UTF) for the US. Using a UTF ratio, measured as the portion of state
Macrophage Transcriptional Profile Identifies Lipid Catabolic Pathways That Can Be Therapeutically Targeted after Spinal Cord Injury
Authors: Zhu Y. , Lyapichev K. , Lee D.H. , Motti D. , Ferraro N.M. , Zhang Y. , Yahn S. , Soderblom C. , Zha J. , Bethea J.R. , Spiller K.L. , Lemmon V.P. , Lee J.K. 
Published: January 2017

Although infiltrating macrophages influence many pathological processes after spinal cord injury (SCI), the intrinsic molecular mechanisms that regulate their function are poorly understood. A major hurdle has been dissecting macrophage-specific functions from those in other cell types as well as understanding how their functions change over time. Therefore, we used the RiboTag method to obtain macrophage-specific mRNA directly from the injured spinal cord in mice and performed RNA sequencing to investigate their transcriptional profile. Our data show that at 7 d after SCI, macrophages are best described as foam cells, with lipid catabolism representing the main biological process, and canonical nuclear receptor pathways as their potential mediators. Genetic deletion of a lipoprotein receptor, CD36, reduces macrophage lipid content and improves lesion size and locomotor recovery. Therefore, we report the first macrophage-specific transcriptional profile after SCI and highlight the lipid catabolic pathway as an important macrophage function that can be therapeutically targeted after SCI.SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTThe intrinsic molecular mechanisms that regulate macrophage function after spinal cord injury (SCI) are poorly understood. We obtained macrophage-specific mRNA directly from the injured spinal cord and performed RNA sequencing to investigate their transcriptional profile. Our data show that at 7 d after SCI, macrophages are best described as foam cells, with lipid catabolism representing the main biological process and canonical nuclear receptor pathways as their potential mediators. Genetic deletion of a lipoprotein receptor, CD36, reduces macrophage lipid content and improves lesion size and locomotor recovery. Therefore, we report the first macrophage-specific transcriptional profile after SCI and highlight the lipid catabolic pathway as an important macrophage function that can be therapeutically targeted after SCI.
Organisation and connectivity in Silicon-based hybrid materials by sol-gel process.
Authors: Boury Bruno , Ben F. , Corriu Robert J.P. 
Published: February 2017

AbstractOrganisation of silicon-based hybrid materials prepared by sol-gel of (MeO)3-nSiMen-(C6H4)2-SiMen(OMe)3-n (n = 0, 1, 2) was evaluated and evidences the possibility of self-association of the macromolecular units at the sol step and reorientation process at the ageing step.
Further Investigation and Application of the Principle of Correspondence Between Elastic and Piezoelectric Problems
Authors: Karapetian Edgar , Gorbatikh Larissa 
Published: February 2017

AbstractIn the present work, the recently established principle of correspondence between the elastic and the piezoelectric problems for the transversely isotropic materials has been applied to obtain the solution of the problem of interaction of two tangential forces and a penny-shaped crack. The problem under consideration is described as follows: a penny-shaped crack in the unbounded piezoelectric medium is interacting with two tangential forces of the same magnitude acting in the same direction and applied arbitrarily but symmetrically with respect to the crack plane, which is a plane of isotropy. Some further investigation of the principle of correspondence is made and the important limiting conditions are stated.