bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The influence of game genre on Internet gaming disorder
Authors: Na Euihyeon , Choi Inyoung , Lee Taek-Ho , Lee Hyeseon , Rho Mi Jung , Cho Hyun , Jung Dong Jin , Kim Dai-Jin 
Published: June 2017

Background and aims
Although Internet gaming disorder (IGD) has been investigated in detail, minimal research has been conducted regarding the influence of different game genres on IGD. The aim of this study is to compare the characteristics of members of game genre-specific groups with IGD and to identify factors associated with IGD status in each group in a large sample of adults.

Methods
Internet games were categorized into four genres: real-time strategy games, massive multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPG), sport games, and first-person shooter (FPS) games. Participants (n = 2,923) who usually played one of these games completed an anonymous online survey that collected sociodemographic, game usage pattern, and psychopathological assessment data.

Results
MMORPG and FPS game players more frequently met the criteria for IGD than participants in the other two groups. Differences between the IGD-suspected gamers within the genre-specific groups were observed for a few items, such as average game-playing time and the subscales of the behavioral activation system; however, the factors that contributed to the development of IGD within each game genre-specific group were found to be considerably different.

Discussion and conclusions
The findings of this study suggest that IGD is a stable psychiatric diagnosis encompassing users of a broad range of game genres. In addition, the development of strategies for the prevention of and early intervention on individuals at high risk for developing IGD may require consideration of the distinct characteristics identified as effective predictors of IGD in users of each game genre.
Otoczenie fiskalne jako czynnik rozwoju biznesu i konkurencyjności gospodarki
Authors: Sosnowski Michał 
Published: June 2017

The article examines the impact of the fiscal environment on business development and increasing competitive advantage, both in individual companies and the economy as a whole. This issue is particularly challenging in the context of Poland’s membership in the European Union and the globalisation of economic processes. For this purpose, I have analysed and evaluated tax policy used by OECD countries, particularly the level of taxation, tax burden, tax wedge and the shadow economy. In my research I have sought to find a relationship between these values and the development of entrepreneurship and an economy’s competitiveness. The conclusion is that excessive tax burdens have a negative impact on activity by registered enterprises, may decrease the economy’s competitiveness and stimulate harmful activities from a social and economic point of view. In contrast, the experience of many OECD countries shows that reducing fiscal burden is a worthwhile measure to take.
Estudio empírico sobre los valores democráticos de tolerancia y respeto en la generación milenaria
Authors: Rodríguez-Burgos Karla , Martínez Cárdenas Alan Alejandro , Rodríguez-Serpa Ferney Asdrual 
Published: June 2017

El presente artículo de investigación científica se desarrolla a partir de la confluencia interdisciplinaria de varias líneas de investigación en torno a uno de los problemas axiológicos más sustanciales de la sociedad milenaria: los valores de tolerancia y respeto. En este sentido, el presente estudio arroja resultados cuantitativos confiables de encuestas aplicadas a estudiantes de universidades públicas del Estado de Nuevo León, México, que permiten dar cuenta del estado de estos dos valores, los cuales, ineludiblemente entran en crisis permanente ante los disímiles movimientos que trae consigo la economía, los desarrollos tecnológicos así como los nuevos hábitos y costumbres emergentes de una sociedad global en constante cambio. No obstante, este artículo desde otra perspectiva promete destacar los aspectos positivos de estos valores en medio de las tensiones que nos presenta nuestra contemporaneidad, como son los temas que implican la aceptación de diversidad sexual, ideológica, racial, entre otras diferencias.
Juan Pablo II en la Araucanía. Iglesia y pueblo mapuche en Chile (1961-1987)
Authors: Samaniego Mesías Augusto , Ruiz Rodríguez Carlos 
Published: June 2017

Proponemos pensar históricamente la coyuntura nacional e internacional en que se dio la visita del Papa a Chile bajo la dictadura y, en particular, su encuentro masivo con miembros del pueblo mapuche. Explicamos por qué fue relevante para la transición a la democracia y para la visión de la Iglesia Católica respecto de ‘la emergencia indígena en América Latina’. Se analiza el proceso complejo de cambios relativos a las representaciones de la Iglesia sobre el pueblo mapuche a partir del Concilio Vaticano II y las Conferencias del Episcopado Latinoamericano de Medellín (1968)y Puebla (1979). Enfocamos historiográficamente el discurso que S.S. Juan Pablo II dirigió a campesinos chilenos y mapuche, durante su visita al país en Temuco, abril de 1987.
Actividades rutinarias y cibervictimización en Venezuela/ Routine activities and cyber-victimization in Venezuela
Authors: Rodríguez Juan Antonio , Oduber Jesús , Mora Endira 
Published: June 2017

El ciberdelito ha aumentado significativamente a nivel mundial en estas últimas décadas. En tal sentido, la investigación sobre este fenómeno en Venezuela ha sido escasa, específicamente en lo que respecta a los factores asociados con la victimización en línea. En consecuencia, este estudio busca promover el análisis de los condicionantes del delito y la victimización en línea en la región. Para ello, se investiga un conjunto de variables derivadas de la Teoría de las actividades rutinarias. El propósito es observar su relación con la victimización por hackeo y acoso online en una muestra de 308 sujetos. Este estudio halló un grupo de variables que pueden estar relacionadas con la probabilidad de victimización cibernética, las cuales serán discutidas en términosempíricos, teóricos y prácticos.ABSTRACTCybercrime has significantly increased worldwide in the last decades. There has been very little research done regarding cybercrimes in Venezuela in comparison to other places, more specifically in regards to the factors related to online victimization. Thus, this study aims to encourage the analysis on the factors of crime andonline victimization in the region. Therefore, a group of variables derived from the routine activity theory (Cohen and Felson 1979), is analyzed. The purpose is to observe its relation to hacking and online harassment in a sample of 308 individuals. This study found a group of variables that could be related to the likelihood ofcyber victimization, which will be discussed in empirical, theoretical and practical terms.
Playgrounds as Migrant Integration Spaces
Authors: Rocheva Anna , Varshaver Evgeni , Ivanova Nataliya 
Published: June 2017

Playgrounds form one of the types of public spaces with the widest possible access and thus imply opportunities for interethnic contact. This contact, in turn, can contribute to migrant social integration — meaning a weakening of migrant-non-migrant stereotypes and a formation of new social ties between these two ‘groups’ — or, on the contrary, lead to conflicts and strengthen negative attitudes. Existing scholarship provides contradictory accounts egarding the question about the role that public spaces in general and playgrounds in particular play regarding migrant integration. In the case of Russia, there are no accounts at all. The article presents the results of research conducted with qualitative methods (observation and interviews) on the laygrounds in two Moscow residential neighborhoods in 2014–2015 and which focused on the grown-ups/parents rather than the children. The article argues that playgrounds contribute to the integration of internal migrants-‘ethnic majority’ but not international migrants-‘ethnic minority’, even more so if the latter speak little Russian and/or wear a hijab. As a result, playgrounds witness the formation of two distinct ‘social circles’ of the ‘ethnic minority’ and ‘ethnic majority’ with few contacts between them, most of which are of a conflicting nature. Lack of interaction together with presence in the same space leads to the creation of a negative interpretation of each other’s behavior from both sides.
FATORES DETERMINANTES DO NÍVEL DE DIVULGAÇÃO AMBIENTAL NAS MAIORES TRANSNACIONAIS BRASILEIRAS
Authors: Barbosa Batista Antonio , Vasconcelos Silva Cruz Naiana , Leal Bruni Adriano 
Published: June 2017

Este estudo analisa que variáveis podem influenciar o nível de divulgação ambiental junto as maiores organizações transnacionais brasileira, segundo a Fundação Dom Cabral. Trata-se de um estudo exploratório-descritivo e documental, de abordagem quantitativa, cujo levantamento de dados, se deu a partir dos relatórios anuais, de sustentabilidade e formulários de referência publicados no período de 2013 a 2014 pelas 32 organizações analisadas e divulgados junto ao site da BM&FBOVESPA e nos seus sítios institucionais. Utilizou-se a regressão linear múltipla para análise dos dados. Os resultados demonstraram que o grau de internacionalização é fator significativo para o nível de divulgação ambiental, confirmando-se a visão de que quanto maior os laços de Transnacionalidade existentes, maiores são a busca das empresas por alternativas capazes de estabelecer garantias relacionadas ao fortalecimento das relações com seus stakeholders. No entanto aspectos tais como: tamanho, endividamento, setor de atividade e desempenho não apresentaram relevância.
The Evacuation of Thai Citizens During Japan’s 2016 Kumamoto Earthquakes: An ICT Perspective
Authors: Leelawat Natt , Suppasri Anawat , Latcharote Panon , Imamura Fumihiko ,   Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University Phayathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand,   International Research Institute of Disaster Science, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
Published: June 2017

In April 2016, the Kumamoto earthquakes in Japan killed 50 people and injured more than 3,000. Because Japan is a primary tourist destination for Thai citizens, due in part to the current visa relaxation policy, many Thai people were visiting Japan when these earthquakes occurred. However, while a variety of public information related to the imminent danger and disaster response was broadcast and published, foreigners sometimes had little access to or understanding of local notices or instructions because of language barriers.This study researches the evacuation process for Thai citizens – including tourists, students, and residents from Thailand – in the disaster-affected areas during the 2016 Kumamoto earthquakes. Through prompt collaboration among the relevant organizations, particularly the Royal Thai Embassy in Tokyo, the evacuation of Thai citizens was successfully completed within a few days. Moreover, some other foreigners were also assisted by the Thai embassy. This paper presents an overview of the evacuation process, including the critical role of information and communication technology (ICT) in disseminating information, transmitting rescue requests, and providing emergency communications. The lessons learned from these efforts can be applied in future natural disasters, especially for foreign organizations working in similar capacities overseas. In addition, this study suggests disaster preparedness and response guidelines for tourists when traveling overseas.
Severe Metal Hypersensitivity Following Internal Fixation of an Ankle Fracture
Authors: Kruckeberg Bradley M. , Ridley Taylor J. , Reichel Lee M. 
Published: June 2017

Case:
A 67-year-old woman underwent internal fixation of an ankle fracture. Ten days postoperatively, the patient developed systemic hives, difficulty breathing, and oral swelling. At 8 weeks postoperatively, the hardware was removed because of a suspected metal hypersensitivity. Despite experiencing perioral edema and difficulty breathing after the hardware removal, she had complete resolution of the symptoms at the 2-week, 6-week, and 12-month follow-up appointments.

Conclusion:
Hypersensitivities to metal-based implants can develop and cause local and systemic reactions. Orthopaedic surgeons should inquire about a history of metal allergies, and possibly perform allergy testing for patients with a history suggestive of metal hypersensitivities. Consideration should be given for hospital admission following hardware removal for patient monitoring.
The effect of Foreign Direct Investment in Western Balkan economies for the period 2005 - 2015
Authors: Georgieva Svrtinov Dr.Sc. Vesna , Gjorgieva-Trajkovska Dr.Sc. Olivera , Koleva Dr.Sc. Blagica 
Published: June 2017

One of the most important conditions for the successful process of economic restructuring of transition countries including Balkans region is the opening of these economies towards foreign investors.This paper surveys the effects of outward foreign direct investment in the countries of Western Balkan (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia) in the period between 2005 until 2015. In all these countries FDI is often highly welcomed by government officials because they expect these capital flows to have a positive impact on home country exports, GDP, employment rate, as well as positive effects on the balance of payments i.e. on narrowing current account deficit.The main hypotheses in the paper are tested econometrically and we identify weak correlation between foreign direct investment on the one side and export, GDP and employment rate on the other side. While in the most countries we found statistically significant correlation between FDI and current account deficit.
A cost-effective catalytically adsorbent for in situ remediation of manganese contaminated groundwater
Authors: Zhang Qihui , Zhang Shengyu , Lyu Cong , Yang Xuejiao , Liu Wei , Su Xiaosi 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
Manganese oxide coated scoria (MOCS) was prepared as a cost-effective catalytically adsorbent with high permeability to remediate manganese contaminated groundwater. Scanning electron microscope visual expressed that on the relatively smooth surface of raw scoria (RS) a large amount of micro pores and dense bulk-like structures after modification and filtration appeared. The data from Fourier transform infrared showed that the intrinsic scoria structure was unchanged during modification. The X-ray diffraction and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy instrumental studies revealed that the newborn manganese oxide layer was a mixed-valence of manganese (Mn3+ and Mn4+) which could absorb the Mn2+ and catalytically facilitate oxidation with oxygen. Subsequently, the adsorption capacity of RS and MOCS was demonstrated in adsorption experiments. The kinetics of manganese adsorption by RS and MOCS followed pseudo-second-order with the correlation coefficients of 0.983 and 0.989, respectively. The experimental data were better fitted to Langmuir isotherm than Freundlich isotherm, indicating that the monolayer adsorption process for manganese was acting on the surface of RS and MOCS. The filtration experiment showed high Mn2+ removal efficiency by MOCS in a wide range of hydraulic retention time (15–40 min) in 40 days, which demonstrated that the MOCS is a good potential application prospect for manganese removal from groundwater.
An investigation on the effect of land use land cover changes on surface water quantity
Authors: Mirhosseini Mahsa , Farshchi Parvin , Noroozi Ali Akbar , Shariat Mahmood , Aalesheikh Ali Asghar 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
The present study is an attempt to show how changes in land use and land cover would change the quantity of surface water resources in a river basin in northwestern Iran. In order to detect the changing trend of surface water quantity in the river basin, the long-term statistic data of sediment load and river discharge were gathered over the period between 1987 and 2013. For land use change detection of the river basin, the land use land cover maps of the study area in the years of 1987, 1998, 2002, 2009, and 2013 were prepared from Landsat satellite images using supervised classification method. The changing trend of river discharge showed a significant and positive relationship with rain-fed agriculture (R2 = 0.8152), poor rangeland (R2 = 0.7978), and urban areas (R2 = 0.8377). There was also a strong negative correlation between water discharge and irrigated agriculture (R2 = 0.7286) and good rangeland (R2 = 0.8548). In conclusion, increasing the area of rain-fed agriculture, good rangeland (type IV), and urban land uses, due to their effects on increasing the runoff, have caused an increase in the water flow of Zanjanroud River.
ANTIOXIDANT EVALUATION AND PHYTOCHEMICAL CONTENT OF VARIOUS RICE BRAN EXTRACTS OF THREE VARIETIES RICE FROM SEMARANG-CENTRAL JAVA, INDONESIA
Authors: Sukrasno Sukrasno , Tuty Slamet , Fidrianny Irda 
Published: June 2017

Objectives: The objectives of this research were to evaluate antioxidant activity from different polarities rice bran extract of three varieties of rice using two methods of antioxidant testing which were FRAP (Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power) and DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl), and correlation of total phenolic, flavonoid and carotenoid content with their EC50 of FRAP and IC50 of DPPH antioxidant activities. Methods: Extraction was conducted by reflux using different polarity solvents. The extracts were evaporated using rotary evaporator. Determination of total phenolic, flavonoid and carotenoid content, antioxidant activities using FRAP and DPPH assays were performed by UV-visible spectrophotometry and its correlation with EC50 of FRAP capacities and IC50 of DPPH scavenging activities were analyzed by Pearson’s method. Results: Ethanolic rice bran extract of black rice showed the lowest EC50 of FRAP capacity 64.35 µg/ml and IC50 of DPPH scavenging activity 23.92 µg/ml. The highest phenolic content, flavonoid content and carotenoid content were also given by ethanolic rice bran extract of black rice. There were significantly negative correlation between total phenolic content and carotenoid content in rice bran extract of red rice and black rice with their IC50 of DPPH. Conclusions: All of rice bran extracts (except n-hexane rice bran extract of black rice and ethanolic rice bran extract of white rice) were very strong antioxidant, by DPPH assay. Phenolic and carotenoid compounds in rice bran extracts of red rice and black rice were the major contributor in antioxidant activity by DPPH assay. Rice bran extracts of black rice had linear results by FRAP and DPPH assays.
ASSOCIATION OF SERUM URIC ACID AND LIPID PROFILE IN TYPE 2 DIABETIC PATIENTS WITH AND WITHOUT DIABETIC RETINOPATHY
Authors: Venkatachalam Ramesh , Kumar Rathna , Kaliaperumal Ramachandran , Devaraj Anitha , V Anebaracy , Balamugundan Buvana , R Poovitha , Rajagopalan Geetha 
Published: June 2017

Objectives: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is one of the microvascular complications in type 2 diabetes (T2D). Elevated serum uric acid (SUA) has been shown to play a significant role in diabetic neuropathy and nephropathy but there is little information on retinopathy. Therefore, the present study was aimed to investigate the SUA and lipid profile in T2D patients with and without DR and the association between SUA and severity of DR.Methods: The study was conducted in the ophthalmology OPD at Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences. The presence of T2D was confirmed by investigating fasting blood glucose level (normal limit < 110 mg/dl) in all the individuals. DR was examined by detailed dilated fundoscopic examination. Based on the fundus examination, patients were divided in to diabetes with signs of DR and those without signs of DR. Age and sex matched healthy were taken as controls. Fasting blood sugar, SUA and lipid profile were investigated for these groups. Results: The study found elevated SUA and abnormal lipid profile in DR group when compared to non-DR and control groups. We also found the significant association between SUA and severity of DR particularly in males.Conclusion: We found a significant association between SUA and severity of DR in T2D patients. Further studies with large sample size are needed to establish the role of elevated SUA and the mechanism involved in the pathogenesis of retinopathy in diabetic patients. Regular measurements of SUA level could be advised to the diabetic patients for the early management.
MEAL INDUCED OXIDATIVE STRESS LEVELS IN CONTROLLED AND POORLY CONTROLLED DIABETES
Authors: Sinha Sulekha , Manjrekar Poornima A , Hegde Anupama , Ms Rukmini 
Published: June 2017

Objective: The postprandial metabolic derangements are accentuated in type-2 diabetes and are important risk factors for cardiovascular disease since they induce oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction. Aim of the study was to analyse meal induced oxidative stress levels in controlled and poorly controlled diabetes.Methods: Total 60 type 2 diabetic patients on oral hypoglycemics of duration 5-15 years were divided into two groups based on HbA1c values (£7.5% for controlled /Group-1 and ³7.6% for poorly controlled/ Group-2). They were assayed for serum/plasma glucose, thiobarbituric acid reacting substances (TBARS) and oxidised LDL (ox-LDL) parameters both in fasting and 2 hrs post meal in both the groups. Statistical analysis was done using independent t test between the groups and paired t test within each group.Results: The Postprandial TBARS was found significantly higher in both the groups, whereas no significant difference between the two groups. The ox-LDL levels were found similar at two points of time in both the groups.Conclusion: An exaggerated postprandial oxidative stress levels are associated with diabetes and its complications including endothelial dysfunction.
AMERICA'S EARLIEST RECORDED TEXT IN ACCOUNTING; SARJEANT'S 1789 BOOK
Authors: Sheldahl Terry K. 
Published: June 2017

In 1789, seven years before the text developed by “pioneer American [accounting] author” William Mitchell appeared, Thomas Sarjeant of Philadelphia published An Introduction to the Counting House. It was a concise and able expression of a long mercantile bookkeeping tradition destined to result in later American texts. A mathematics teacher in England and a Philadelphia “academy,” Sarjeant also contributed works on commercial arithmetic.
There is significant bibliographical evidence that An Introduction to the Counting House, which is readily available within a remarkable historical microform series, was the first text on accounting to be produced by an American writer.
INTERNAL CONTROL: HOW IT EVOLVED IN FOUR ENGLISH-SPEAKING COUNTRIES
Authors: Hay David 
Published: June 2017

The concept of internal control, as embodied in auditing standards and other statements by professional accounting bodies, has varied over time and geographically. There are, however, a number of similarities in the events that shaped professional statements concerned with internal control in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.
The evolution of internal control has been influenced by increasing public expectations of auditing standards. Another influence was a trend in the evolution of management control concepts towards recognizing a broader range of influences on the control of organizations: These trends have been opposed by auditors, who wished to avoid increasing their responsibilities.