bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Optimising mindfulness-based stress reduction for people with multiple sclerosis
Authors: Simpson Robert , Byrne Sharon , Wood Karen , Mair Frances S , Mercer Stewart W 
Published: June 2017

Objectives To gather views from patients with multiple sclerosis after completing a standard eight-week mindfulness-based stress reduction course and optimise and test a modified version as required. Methods Two successive groups of 25 multiple sclerosis patients received mindfulness-based stress reduction in a wait-list randomised controlled trial. Seventeen participants and two mindfulness-based stress reduction instructors were individually interviewed after the first (standard) course and 16 participants and the same two instructors were interviewed following the second (optimised) course. Interviews were analysed using a thematic approach. Results Mindfulness-based stress reduction was well received in both groups, with participants describing a beneficial shift in awareness. An initial (at times unpleasant) increase in awareness of disability was generally followed by greater acceptance and self-compassion. Other benefits reported included improved relationships, walking and sleep, with less stress and pain. Mindful-movement and mindful walking were problematic in group 1. This component of mindfulness-based stress reduction was simplified in group 2. A pre-course orientation session was introduced, and some organisational changes made based on feedback from group 1. Feedback from group 2 was positive in all these areas. Discussion Mindfulness-based stress reduction appears beneficial to people with multiple sclerosis, albeit mindful-movement required some modification. Contextual and organisational issues also appear important in this population.
Magnetic resonance guided focused ultrasound for treatment of bone tumors
Authors: Singh Vivek Ajit , Shah Syed Usman , Yasin Nor Faissal , Abdullah Basri Johan Jeet 
Published: June 2017

Aims: Magnetic resonance guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) is a new modality in the management of primary and secondary bone tumors. We aimed to investigate the safety, efficacy, and feasibility of using MRgFUS for the treatment of (1) benign bone tumors with the intent of complete tumor ablation, (2) primary malignant bone tumors with the intent to assess its effectiveness in causing tumor necrosis, and (3) metastatic bone disease with the intent of pain relief. Method: Twenty-four patients with benign bone tumors, primary malignant bone tumors, and metastatic bone disease were treated with one session of MRgFUS. Contrast-enhanced (CE) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was carried out post-procedure to assess and quantify the area of ablation. Those with malignant primary tumors had the tumors resected 2 weeks after the treatment and the ablated areas were examined histopathologically (HPE). The other patients were followed up for 3 months to assess for the side effects and pain scores. Results: Significant volume of ablation was noted on CE MRI after the treatment. Benign bone tumors were ablated with minimal adverse effects. Metastatic bone disease was successfully treated with significant decrease in pain scores. Ablated primary malignant tumors showed significant coagulative necrosis on MRI and the HPE showed 100% necrosis. Pain scores significantly decreased 3 months after the procedure. Only two patients had superficial skin blistering and three patients had increase in pain scores immediately after treatment. Conclusion: MRgFUS is effective, safe, and noninvasive procedure that can be an adjunct in the management of primary and metastatic bone tumors.
Dividend Policy and Stock Price Volatility: An Error Corrected Approach
Authors: Dewasiri N.J. , Banda Y.K. Weerakoon 
Published: June 2017

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between dividend policy and stock price volatility (SV) in the Sri Lankan context. Based on the Hausman test results, the cross-section random effect model (CSREM) is performed in order to test the hypotheses. The Granger causality (GC) test is employed in order to test the short-term relation between dependent and explanatory variables. The CSREM test revealed that there is a significant negative impact from dividend payout, a significant positive impact from company size and no evidence of significant impact from dividend yield (DY) on SV. Furthermore, GC tests revealed that there is no short-term impact from dividend payout on SV and it showed a feedback exists between company size and stock price volatility. It is also reported that a unidirectional causality exists from DY to SV in any lag level. The management could use dividend policy as a mechanism to control stock price volatility. They could reduce the SV by increasing their dividend payout and it is possible to increase the volatility by enhancing the DY or firms size in the short run. This study is the first to accentuate that DY has a significant impact on SV in the short run and the first to discuss the same phenomenon in the Sri Lankan context, as per the best of the authors’ knowledge.
Clonality of HTLV-1–infected T cells as a risk indicator for development and progression of adult T-cell leukemia
Authors: Firouzi Sanaz , Farmanbar Amir , Nakai Kenta , Iwanaga Masako , Uchimaru Kaoru , Utsunomiya Atae , Suzuki Yutaka , Watanabe Toshiki 
Published: June 2017

Key Points
Oligo- or monoclonal expansion of HTLV-1–infected T cells in asymptomatic carriers predicts the onset of ATL. Progression to acute type from indolent ATL was observed only in cases with monoclonal expansion.
Uncertainty at the Zero Lower Bound
Authors: Nakata Taisuke 
Published: June 2017

When the policy rate is at the zero lower bound (ZLB), an increase in uncertainty regarding the future path of exogenous shocks alters the conditional expectations of relevant prices facing households and firms. Accordingly, an increase in uncertainty alters consumption, inflation, and output to a greater extent when the policy rate is constrained than otherwise. Using an empirically rich sticky-price model calibrated to match key features of the US economy, I find that uncertainty can exacerbate the decline of output by about 10 percent in a deep recession that pushes the policy rate to the ZLB. (JEL E23, E31, E32, E43, E52, E58)
ON THE METHODICAL APPROACHES TO THE SELFASSESSMENT OF QUALITY OF PERSONAL WORK OF THE UNIVERSITY MANAGER
Authors: Резник Семен , Reznik Semen , Чемезов Игорь , Chyemyezov Igor 
Published: June 2017

One of the most important functions of management is
control. Without its implementation the manager won't achieve the
objectives. On methods of implementation of function of control
in management many works are published. However in system personal,
that is personal, management of this function in scientific
literature much less attention is paid. In a special measure such
situation is characteristic of a problem of the personal organization
of high school managers.
University managers play a special, significant role in development
of the higher education. Carry to them managers of departments,
deans, the rectorial case, and also heads of functional services of
management of university (educational and methodical, scientific,
financial, cultural and educational and other divisions).
Relying on understanding of an essence of personal management,
in article scientific and methodical approaches to implementation
of function of self-checking personal activities of university managers
are considered. Usually activities of managers are estimated
quality of work of subordinate divisions of university, and problems
of an efficiency evaluation of the personal activities which aren't
connected with a management of higher education institution often
remain in the shadow.
However, as a rule, managers of departments, deans, rectors (and
their deputies) are not only managers, but also professors and associate
professors interested in results of the personal activities in
science, pedagogics, public life.
In our opinion, productivity, effectiveness and efficiency of a personal
labor can be the indicators allowing university managers to
control the personal activities. Faithful at first sight, these concepts,
actually have semantic distinctions, but in a complex allow
the high school manager to perform real self-checking of the individual
activities as scientists and teachers.
Within the research content and forms of self-checking in the
sphere of personal management is determined, the sense of key
concepts, content and features of personal work of university managers
is revealed, experience of implementation of the offered approaches
is generalized, recommendations about use of the offered
indicators in case of a quality evaluation of activities of high school
managers are made.
CHOICE OF OPTIMAL METHODS FOR DETERMINING THE STATE PRO-CUREMENT INITIAL PRICE FOR SAVING BUDGETARY FUNDS
Authors: Смородова Анна , Smorodova Anna , Кравцова Маргарита , Kravcova Margarita 
Published: June 2017

The article considers the problem of budgetary savings,
particularly from inflated prices of the state procurement. A comparative
analysis of the existing methods for determin-ing the initial
price of state procurement is given, the list of possible sources of infor-
mation about prices on goods and services is given. The obtained
results can be used by customers, who are interested in achieving
budgetary savings.
COMPARISON OF LEASING AND LOAN WITH CIR-MODEL
Authors: Белов Антон , Belov Anton 
Published: June 2017

In the implementation of capital investment in the modernization
of enterprise production management it is important to
make an informed decision about choosing a source of financing
for such investments. One of the most common sources of financing
is the long-term bank loan and leasing. To substantiate the
choice of one of these sources it is necessary to determine the most
effective of them, that is, given that the effectiveness of the project
does not depend on the method of financing, the cash flow of that
will be more attractive. In this article, the author builds two models
of cash flow estimates arising from the implementation of the project
financing each of these methods. The first model is a classic
calculation of NPV, and the second model is developed by the author
based on the zero-coupon bonds stochastic valuation model
of Cox-Ingersoll-Ross.
Comparative outcomes of outpatient and inpatient total shoulder arthroplasty
Authors: Basques B. A. , Erickson B. J. , Leroux T. , Griffin J. W. , Frank R. M. , Verma N. N. , Romeo A. A. 
Published: June 2017

Aims The aim of the present study was to compare the 30- and 90-day re-admission rates and complication rates of outpatient and inpatient total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA). Patients and Methods The United States Medicare Standard Analytical Files database was questioned to identify patients who had undergone outpatient or inpatient TSA between 2005 and 2012. Patient characteristics were compared between the two groups using chi-squared analysis. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to control for differences in baseline patient characteristics and to compare the two groups in terms of post-operative complications within 90 days and re-admission within 30 days and 90 days. Results A total of 123 347 Medicare subscribers underwent TSA between 2005 and 2012; 3493 (2.8%) had the procedure performed as an outpatient. A significantly greater proportion of patients who underwent TSA as inpatients were women, had a history of smoking, and had a greater incidence of medical comorbidity including diabetes, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, and chronic kidney disease (p < 0.05 for all). Re-admission rates were significantly higher for inpatients at both 30 days (0.83% versus 0.60%, p = 0.016, odds ratio 1.8) and 90 days (2.87% versus 2.04%, p < 0.001, odds ratio 1.8). Complications, including thromboembolic events (p < 0.001) and surgical site infection (p = 0.002), were significantly higher in inpatients. Conclusion Patients who underwent TSA on an outpatient basis were overall younger and healthier than those who had inpatient surgery, which suggests that patient selection was taking place. After controlling for age, gender, and medical conditions, patients who underwent TSA as outpatients had lower rates of 30- and 90-day re-admission and a lower rate of complications than inpatients. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2017;99-B:934–8
A novel use of QR code stickers after orthopaedic cast application
Authors: Gough AT , Fieraru G , Gaffney PAV , Butler M , Kincaid RJ , Middleton RG 
Published: June 2017

INTRODUCTION We present a novel solution to ensure that information and contact details are always available to patients while in cast. An information sticker containing both telephone numbers and a Quick Response (QR) code is applied to the cast. When scanned with a smartphone, the QR code loads the plaster team’s webpage. This contains information and videos about cast care, complications and enhancing recovery. METHODS A sticker was designed and applied to all synthetic casts fitted in our fracture clinic. On cast removal, patients completed a questionnaire about the sticker. A total of 101 patients were surveyed between November 2015 and February 2016. The questionnaire comprised ten binary choice questions. RESULTS The vast majority (97%) of patients had the sticker still on their cast when they returned to clinic for cast removal. Eighty-four per cent of all patients felt reassured by the presence of the QR code sticker. Nine per cent used the contact details on the cast to seek advice. Over half (56%) had a smartphone and a third (33%) of these scanned the QR code. Of those who scanned the code, 95% found the information useful. CONCLUSIONS This study indicates that use of a QR code reassures patients and is an effective tool in the proactive management of potential cast problems. The QR code sticker is now applied to all casts across our trust. In line with NHS England’s Five Year Forward View calling for enhanced use of smartphone technology, our trust is continuing to expand its portfolio of patient information accessible via QR codes. Other branches of medicine may benefit from incorporating QR codes as portals to access such information.
Impacto de la fragmentación espacial sobre el valor de los inmuebles de uso residencial utilizando la metodología de precios hedónicos, caso de estudio: Mosquera, Cundinamarca
Authors: Cadena Contreras Laura Angélica , Hernández Suárez Wendy Yesenia , Fuentes López Héctor Javier 
Published: June 2017

Este estudio determina el impacto económico de la fragmentación espacial sobre el valor comercial de los inmuebles de uso residencial utilizando el método de precios hedónicos. Se plantea un modelo basado en los atributos que se consideran más relevantes, teniendo en cuenta que este es un bien heterogéneo que está en función de sus características físicas y entorno. La metodología es aplicada para el análisis del mercado inmobiliario de Mosquera, Cundinamarca. Los resultados de los estimadores econométricos espaciales, sugieren que la fragmentación además de ser significativa, en bajos niveles implica un impacto negativo sobre el valor comercial de los inmuebles, mientras que los altos producen un incremento en el mismo.
EL FUTURO DE APPLE: SWIFT VERSUS OBJECTIVE-C
Authors: González García Cristian , Espada B. Jordán Pascual , G-Bustelo Cristina Pelayo , Cueva Lovelle Juan Manuel 
Published: June 2017

Hace unos meses Apple presentó un nuevo lenguaje de programación para sus plataformas: Swift. Con Swift, Apple pretende atraer a los programadores de los lenguajes de programación basados en la sintaxis de C++ y darles una mayor abstracción, que con Objective-C, para que sea más fácil programar para las plataformas de Apple. Por estas razones, se hace necesario contrastar lo pretendido por Apple y realizar un estudio del lenguaje de programación a fin de contrastar su objetivo. Para ello, se hicieron dos evaluaciones, una cualitativa y otra cuantitativa, con el propósito de verificar en qué medida Swift es un avance respecto a Objective-C.DThe Future of Apple: Swift Versus Objective-CABSTRACTFew months ago, Apple presented a new programming language: Swift. With Swift, Apple pretends to attract the programmers of the programming languages based on C++ syntax and gives them a higher abstraction than with Objective-C for being easier to programme to Apple’s platforms. For these reasons, it is necessary to contrast what is intended by Apple and do a study of the programming language to ascertain their goal. For this purpose, we did two evaluations, firstly a qualitative evaluation and after, a quantitative evaluation to verify in how much Swift is an advance with respect to Objective-C.Keywords: computer languages, computer programming, functional programming, object oriented programming, programming, software.
Priorización de despachos con AHP difuso y Topsis
Authors: Hernández Santibáñez María Isabel , Giraldo Correa Luisa Fernanda , Gaviria Rámirez Lizeth Alejandra , Wilches David Ángela María , Osorio Gómez Juan Carlos 
Published: June 2017

Contexto: La limitación de recursos en las organizaciones a la hora de realizar los despachos de producto terminado, desde los centros de producción hacia las zonas de consumo, hace que sea importante definir con claridad las prioridades, de manera que dichos recursos puedan utilizarse eficientemente y garanticen los más altos niveles de satisfacción a los clientes. Método: En este sentido, se ha desarrollado una propuesta para priorizar los despachos de producto terminado desde un centro de distribución hacia n bodegas que involucra las herramientas multicriterio AHP difuso y Topsis. La propuesta permite definir una serie de criterios a considerar a la hora de realizar los despachos y, mediante la herramienta AHP difuso, ponderar dichos criterios dado que no todos tienen la misma importancia a la hora de tomar la decisión. Por otro lado y considerando que cada punto de destino posee unos valores diferentes de dichos indicadores se utiliza el Topsis para generar un ranking que permita establecer la prioridad a la hora de los despachos.Resultado: La metodología propuesta ha sido aplicada en un caso de estudio y se ha encontrado que permite realizar la priorización de los despachos de manera que las bodegas más importantes, según el conjunto de criterios establecidos, son las primeras que deben ser atendidas.Conclusiones: Esta metodología puede ser replicable a cualquier organización siempre y cuando se cuente con las personas involucradas y la claridad frente a los objetivos organizacionales de la compañía.
Krajobraz komunikacyjny polskiej humanistyki. Artykuł recenzyjny książki Komunikacja naukowa w humanistyce, pod red. E. Kulczyckiego
Authors: Paul Magdalena 
Published: June 2017

Artykuł jest omówieniem monografii pt. Komunikacja naukowa w humanistyce pod redakcją Emanuela Kulczyckiego. Zawiera ona trzynaście artykułów koncentrujących się wokół zagadnień takich jak: cechy nauki i cechy humanistyki, otwartość w nauce, komunikacja naukowców oraz ocena dorobku naukowców.
Laboratory and Match Physiological Data From an Elite Male Collegiate Soccer Athlete
Authors: Sapp Ryan M. , Aronhalt Logan , Landers-Ramos Rian Q. , Spangenburg Espen E. , Wang Min Qi , Hagberg James M. 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
Sapp, RM, Aronhalt, L, Landers-Ramos, RQ, Spangenburg, EE, Wang, MQ, and Hagberg, JM. Laboratory and match physiological data from an elite male collegiate soccer athlete. J Strength Cond Res 31(10): 2645–2651, 2017—This study compared physiological data from an elite collegiate soccer player to those of his teammates over 2 seasons. The player of special interest (player A) was the winner of the MAC Hermann Trophy and was therefore considered the top player in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) division I soccer for each of the 2 seasons in which data were collected. Maximal oxygen consumption (V̇o
2max) was measured during preseasons and heart rate (HR) was recorded during competitive matches. Polar Training Loads (PTL) were calculated using the Polar Team2 Pro (Polar USA) system based on time spent in HR zones. Player A had a lower V̇o
2max than the team average in 2012 (56 vs. 61.5 ± 4.3 ml·kg−1·min−1) and a similar value in 2013 (54 vs. 56.9 ± 5.1 ml·kg−1·min−1). During matches, player A showed consistent significant differences from the team in percentage of time spent at 70–79% maximal heart rate (HRmax) (12.8 ± 5.5% vs. 10.1 ± 4.0%), 80–89% HRmax (54.3 ± 11.5% vs. 29.3 ± 6.8%), and 90–100% HRmax (23.1 ± 10.6% vs. 45.4 ± 8.5%). This led to a consistently lower PTL per minute accumulated by player A compared with his teammates (3.6 ± 0.4 vs. 4.4 ± 0.3), which may be beneficial over a season and may be related to his success. Thus, the ability to regulate moments of maximal exertion is useful in reducing training load and may be a characteristic of elite players, although whether our findings relate to differences in the playing style, position, or aerobic capacity of player A are unknown.
УМОВИ ДЕЦЕНТРАЛІЗАЦІЇ ТА ОРГАНІЗАЦІЙНО ПРАВОВІ ФОРМИ СТІЙКОГО РОЗВИТКУ РЕГІОНІВ УКРАЇНИ В КОНТЕКСТІ ВИВЧЕННЯ СВІТОВОГО ДОСВІДУ
Authors: Kulchytska N.Ye. 
Published: June 2017

У статті проаналізовано сучасні умови децентралізації та організаційно правові форми стійкого розвитку регіонів України в контексті вивчення світового досвіду, обґрунтовано можливі шляхи подолання регіональних диспропорцій. Державне управління в сучасній Україні є складним і відносно новим явищем, на дослідження виникнення та перспектив розвитку якого спрямовує зусилля вітчизняна та зарубіжна наукова думка. Особливе місце у статті займає науковий пошук значної кількості сучасних дослідників проведено аналіз теоретико-методологічних засад становлення системи фінансового забезпечення місцевого самоврядування в умовах переходу до децентралізації державного управління. У зв’язку із цим особливої актуальності набуває проблема визначення ролі децентралізації у формуванні засад фінансового забезпечення місцевого самоврядування. Обґрунтовано важливість децентралізації у процесі реформування місцевого самоврядування. Розглянуто шляхи впровадження децентралізації в сучасній Україні. Проаналізовано й узагальнено наукові підходи до визначення змісту та ролі децентралізації у ринковій економіці.
«Docteur, suis-je un anglophone enfermé dans un corps de francophone?» Une analyse intersectionnelle de la «temporalité de trans-crip-tion» dans des sociétés résumé capacitistes, cisnormatives et anglonormatives
Authors: Baril Alexandre 
Published: June 2017

À partir d’une perspective queer, transactiviste et intersectionnelle et mobilisant une méthodologie fondée sur une généalogie critique, le présent texte transpose le concept de la « temporalité crip» (« crip time») aux personnes trans et aux minorités linguistiques. Cet article propose un néologisme, soit la « temporalité de trans-crip-tion », qui englobe une triple temporalité que vivent (1) les personnes handicapées (« temporalité crip ») ; (2) les personnes trans («temporalité trans-crip ») ; et (3) les francophones en situation minoritaire et les personnes non anglophones (« temporalité de trans-crip-tion/traduction »). Cette contribution vise à stimuler les dialogues entre ces groupes marginalisés ainsi que leurs mouvements sociaux et champs d’études connexes. From a queer, transactivist, intersectional perspective, and adopting a critical genealogy methodology, the article extends the concept of “crip time” to trans people and linguistic minorities. The article suggests a neologism, “trans-crip-t time,” that captures a triple temporality experienced by (1) disabled people (“crip time”); (2) trans people (“trans-crip time”); and (3) minority Francophones and non-Anglophones (“transcript/translation time”). The article aims to stimulate dialogue between these marginalized groups and their associated social movements and fields of study.